- Must visit
St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
Local museum and gallery in a former school, covering Lymington’s maritime and social history with changing art exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$9
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$10
Fastest journey on Sep 23
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
2 h 39 m
Buses on Sep 23
4
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Lymington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Lymington will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 4 buses from London to Lymington, including 4 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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 Lymington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m 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 London to Lymington:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lymington costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Lymington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $52 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€28). The journey takes 2h 48m versus 2h 20m 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 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Lymington 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 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 6:25 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h35 | 9:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:50 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h10 | 9:40 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 · NX035 | 8:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h55 | 2:15 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 11:35 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h10 | 11:25 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h20 | 12:35 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h45 | 1:15 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 1:00 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX025 · NX035 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h11 | 3:10 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX030 · NX035 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h11 | 3:10 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
![]() | 10:00 AM London | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Lymington | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM London | 2h25 | 1:25 PM Lymington | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London to Lymington run on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Lymington — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lymington trip today.
Local museum and gallery in a former school, covering Lymington’s maritime and social history with changing art exhibitions.
Nearby motor museum with classic cars, motorcycles, and motoring displays, popular for families exploring the wider Lymington area.
Specialist maritime heritage displays at Buckler’s Hard, with shipbuilding stories and river history closely linked to the Lymington area.
Main shopping street lined with Georgian buildings, independent shops, and regular market activity at the heart of town life.
Large saltmarsh and coastal reserve with birdlife, sea views, and excellent walking between Lymington and Keyhaven.
Popular waterside path and open-air bathing area with views across the Solent, especially pleasant in warm weather.
New Forest pannage pork comes from pigs turned out in autumn woodland to eat acorns and beech mast, giving the meat a rich local character.
Lymington crab is prized on the Solent coast for sweet, delicate meat, often served simply dressed to showcase very fresh local shellfish.
Oysters from the nearby Solent are a classic local seafood, valued for their clean briny taste and long association with the south coast.
Modern seafood restaurant by the quay known for local fish, shellfish and a relaxed maritime setting in central Lymington.
Casual Italian restaurant in town, well liked for pizza, pasta and friendly service in an easygoing central setting.
Popular waterside venue at Bath Road serving seafood, grills and British classics with marina views and a lively atmosphere.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller UK towns, but local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Lymington 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 Lymington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Lymington buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Southampton, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Lymington 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, Hammersmith Bridge Road is 7 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road. ATMs are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Ticket office support is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Wheelchair accessible.
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