- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leamington Spa to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leamington Spa to London will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 4 buses that leave Leamington Spa for London on Fri, Jul 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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.
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NX460 · NX032 · NX032Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leamington Spa to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price | €42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m 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 Leamington Spa to London:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leamington Spa to London costing on average €37.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around €10 compared to roughly €42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €32. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 15m 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, FlixBus.
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 02:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
The table below shows live departures for Leamington Spa to London buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h40 | 1:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h15 | 2:15 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h40 | 3:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h15 | 4:25 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h35 | 6:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 3h10 | 7:10 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h20 | 10:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 2h45 | 11:15 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
NX460 | 2:50 AM Leamington Spa, Hamilton Terrace | 2h10 | 5:00 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX460 · NX035 · NX032 | 2:50 AM Leamington Spa, Hamilton Terrace | 7h25 | 10:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX460 | 2:50 AM Leamington Spa, Hamilton Terrace | 2h30 | 5:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX460 · NX032 · NX032 | 2:50 AM Leamington Spa, Hamilton Terrace | 7h25 | 10:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Leamington Spa to London run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of London — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London trip today.
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Victoria Coach Station -> Oxford Circus, London
Public transport links between the English spa towns and London have been in existence since the 18th century. These days, buses from Royal Leamington Spa to London Victoria Coach Station offer a quick and economical means of transport to the capital and are a handy alternative to the train. There is a daily direct service to London from the Midlands spa town six days a week, with a journey time of around three hours, with a mid-morning departure time. An additional daily indirect service requiring one change en route offers an alternative option, with an evening departure.
The UK national bus company, National Express, provides direct buses from Leamington Spa to London Victoria Coach Station. In additional National Express offers a daily evening connection from Leamington Spa, with one change en route, at Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Direct buses with National Express take three hours and five minutes to cover the 120-mile road route south-east to London Victoria Coach Station. Indirect connections with a change at Coventry take three hours and 35 minutes to reach central London.
The National Express schedule offers one daily direct bus departure between Royal Leamington Spa and London Victoria Coach Station from Monday-Saturday. Indirect connections via Coventry depart daily. Direct buses leave Leamington in mid-morning, while indirect services depart in mid-evening.
Departure bus Station: Buses depart from Leamington Spa. Situated close to the spa complex, five minutes walk south of the center of Leamington, the National Express bus stop has a nearby shopping mall, coffee bar, ATMs and fast food restaurants.
Arrival bus station: All buses arrive at London Victoria Coach Station. Located on the south-western side of central London, Victoria Coach Station is the capital's hub for bus travel, close to the tube station with Underground trains on three lines, and city bus routes on Buckingham Palace Road. Passenger facilities on the station concourse include a bakery, coffee shops, Italian restaurant, sandwich bar and left luggage office.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leamington Spa to London by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leamington Spa to London buses use the Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station pair, with some services arriving at London, Victoria Coach Station. Use this guide to compare Leamington Spa and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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