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The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$177
Average price
$183
Fastest journey
1 d 30 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 33 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
922 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to London will cost around $183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $177.
It's difficult to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to London without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $185.
Distance: 572 miles (922 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price | $381 Average price | $132 Average price | $376 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 21m Average total duration 20h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 8m Average total duration 31h 8m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to London:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Donostia-San Sebastian to London costing on average $132 (€107).
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to London costing on average $152 (€122).
A bus is $268 (€216) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to London costing on average $381 (€308).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 26m.
Bus takes on average 20h 51m.
Ferry takes on average 31h 8m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 30h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $119 |
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to London buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 26h20 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 28h45 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 24h30 | 8:55 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 30h35 | 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 20h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 572 miles (922 km) distance in 20h 55m.
Distance 572 miles (922 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 20h 55m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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