The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Great Dunmow
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Great Dunmow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Great Dunmow will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 2 buses that leave London for Great Dunmow on Thu, Jul 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
7:00 AM1h25London8:25 AMGreat Dunmow$231One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM1h25London7:25 AMGreat Dunmow$231One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM1h25London8:25 AMGreat Dunmow$231One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM1h25London7:25 AMGreat Dunmow$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London to Great Dunmow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Great Dunmow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Great Dunmow:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Great Dunmow costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Great Dunmow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 13m by bus vs 1h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $15 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by flibco, Megabus, National Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
London to Great Dunmow Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
London to Great Dunmow bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Great Dunmow buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:30 PM London | 2h25 | 6:55 PM Great Dunmow | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM London | 1h25 | 7:25 AM Great Dunmow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM London | 1h25 | 8:25 AM Great Dunmow | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London to Great Dunmow by bus or train
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Why should you book London to Great Dunmow buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs flibco?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for flibco, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or National Express to find the best option for your trip from London to Great Dunmow.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare flibco with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London to Great Dunmow.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or National Express to find the best option for your trip from London to Great Dunmow.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London to Great Dunmow.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Great Dunmow
Buses from London to Great Dunmow run on average 96 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 95 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 32 miles (53 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 32 miles (53 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 96 |
Direct buses 95 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: flibco, Megabus, National Express from London to Great DunmowYou can travel by bus between London to Great Dunmow with flibco, Megabus, National Express for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Great Dunmow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Great Dunmow 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 Great Dunmow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Great Dunmow
Most London to Great Dunmow buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Great Dunmow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which London station do buses to Great Dunmow leave from?
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) from London city centre
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) bus station facilities and services
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and concourse area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G): Elevators, ramps.
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