- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Eastleigh to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastleigh to London will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 2 buses that leave Eastleigh for London on Thu, Jun 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastleigh to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Eastleigh to London:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eastleigh to London costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $70 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 4h 11m versus 1h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:49AM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 08:52AM | Arrival Time 10:53AM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Eastleigh to London buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:20 AM Eastleigh | 2h05 | 5:25 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Eastleigh to London run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 59m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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