- Must visit
National Coal Mining Museum for England
Major railway museum at nearby station, featuring locomotives and family-friendly exhibits in a historic setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$17
Fastest journey on Sep 23
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
4 h 48 m
Buses on Sep 23
2
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Batley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Batley will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 2 buses from London to Batley, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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 London to Batley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $439.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $439 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Batley:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Batley costing on average $108 (€89).
A bus is $413 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Batley costing on average $439 (€360).
Other travel options to Batley take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $69 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€35). The journey takes 4h 52m versus 4h 14m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Batley buses for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 9:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h20 | 9:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h55 | 9:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h05 | 10:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 9:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h20 | 10:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h45 | 11:55 PM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 11:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h05 | 11:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 3:00 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 3:00 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 3:05 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 5:05 AM Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h05 | 3:05 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h05 | 5:05 AM Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h51 | 5:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
![]() | 8:35 AM London | 4h25 | 1:00 PM Batley | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London to Batley run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Batley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Batley trip today.
Major railway museum at nearby station, featuring locomotives and family-friendly exhibits in a historic setting.
Contemporary art venue known internationally for architecture and exhibitions, a strong day trip option from Batley.
Compact local museum on Batley’s past, including industrial, social, and cultural stories from the town and district.
Historic open market area that remains central to Batley’s identity, best for atmosphere and local community activity.
Well-kept memorial park with formal gardens, sports facilities, and open green space close to the town centre.
Nature reserve with lakes, woodland paths, and birdlife, offering a peaceful walk just outside central Batley.
A hearty Yorkshire beef stew slow-cooked with root vegetables. Long linked to West Yorkshire home cooking and pub menus.
Roast beef served with a baked Yorkshire pudding. A classic Sunday meal across Yorkshire and a strong local tradition.
A regional crumbly cow's milk cheese from Yorkshire. It is prized for its fresh, lactic flavour and local cheesemaking heritage.
Traditional Yorkshire fish and chip shop serving classic takeaway favourites in a simple, dependable setting.
Well-known Indian restaurant in Batley popular for curries and grilled dishes, with a lively casual atmosphere.
Established local curry house known for Kashmiri and Punjabi dishes, generous portions, and a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
Batley is moderate for UK travel, with cheaper dining than major cities. Hotels nearby and local transport are usually lower cost than London or Manchester.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up in cafes and for taxis.
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Batley, St James St (Bus Station) -> Batley Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Batley 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 Batley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Batley buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Leeds, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Batley 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.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: The Crown Rivers (in the station), Giraffe (in the station), Wagamama (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals and departures areas.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Elevators, ramps.
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