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Cheap bus tickets from London to York

Showing times and prices for Dec 01

Cheapest

$40

Average

$42

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

08:00AM6h23

London

02:23PMYork

$401One-way

1 transfer

06:30PM5h25

London

11:55PMYork

$421One-way

0 transfers

03:30PM5h35

London

09:05PMYork

$421One-way

0 transfers

11:30AM6h45

London

06:15PMYork

$441One-way

1 transfer

10:30AM7h15

London

05:45PMYork

$441One-way

1 transfer

Bus schedule from London to York

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, December 1

National Express

07:30AM6h23

London

01:53PMYork

1 transfer

National Express

08:00AM6h23

London

02:23PMYork

1 transfer

National Express

08:30AM6h23

London

02:53PMYork

1 transfer

National Express

09:00AM6h23

London

03:23PMYork

1 transfer

National Express

09:30AM6h31

London

04:01PMYork

1 transfer

National Express

10:30AM7h15

London

05:45PMYork

1 transfer

Megabus

11:00AM9h23

London

08:23PMYork

1 transfer

National Express

11:30AM6h45

London

06:15PMYork

1 transfer

Megabus

11:40AM8h43

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3

08:23PMYork

1 transfer

National Express

12:30PM6h42

London

07:12PMYork

1 transfer

National Express

01:30PM6h37

London

08:07PMYork

1 transfer

National Express

02:30PM6h07

London

08:37PMYork

1 transfer

National Express

03:30PM5h35

London

09:05PMYork

0 transfers

National Express

04:30PM6h47

London

11:17PMYork

1 transfer

National Express

06:30PM5h25

London

11:55PMYork

0 transfers

National Express

11:30PM4h45

London

04:15AMYork

0 transfers

National Express

11:59PM8h24

London

08:23AMYork

1 transfer

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Bus times from London to York

Showing times and prices for Dec 01

Fastest Journey

4 h 45 m

Average

6 h 44 m

Buses per day

Distance

280 km

Of the 17 buses that leave London for York every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

11:30PM4h45

London

04:15AMYork

$551One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

06:30PM5h25

London

11:55PMYork

$421One-way

0 transfers

03:30PM5h35

London

09:05PMYork

$421One-way

0 transfers

02:30PM6h07

London

08:37PMYork

$441One-way

1 transfer

07:30AM6h23

London

01:53PMYork

$511One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from London to York

	Distance	173 miles (279 km)
	Average bus duration	7 h 23 min
	Average bus ticket price	$36 (€31)
	Bus frequency	1 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
	Bus providers	Megabus, National Express or FlixBus

Buses from London to York cover the 173 miles (279 km) long journey taking on average 7 h 23 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $30 (€25), but the average price of bus tickets is $36 (€31). Travelers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in York, Rail Station.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus from London to York

Find the best buses to York from London with Omio's travel partners National Express and FlixBus from $30 (€25). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - York bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

London to York bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h 45 min
National Express frequency: 1 a day

Buses from London to York

Rich in Roman and Viking heritage and surrounded by contemporary independent shops, York is an attractive city for a short break. With several departures from the heart of London direct to York in as little as five hours 25 minutes, National Express makes visiting the Yorkshire city easy. Whenever passengers decide to travel, they can expect three departures per day from the UK's largest provider of bus travel.

Which bus companies travel from London to York?

Only one company operates the London to York route: National Express. As the leading provider of bus travel across the UK, National Express offers passengers a comfortable travel experience, with personalised air conditioning, comfortable seating and spacious legroom. Many of the buses across their fleet also give passengers access to free WiFi, so they can stream and surf while they travel.

How long is the bus from London to York?

Journey times can vary slightly depending on whether passengers are traveling during peak commuter times when traffic is most congested. The fastest journey is the late-night departure with a journey time of five hours 25 minutes. The longest advertised journey time is 20 minutes more at five hours 45 minutes.

How many buses are there from London to York?

Each day, National Express offers three buses from London to York. Passengers have a choice of morning, lunchtime or late-night departures, with the last traveling through the night to arrive in York before 5:00 a.m. the following morning. Services continue throughout the weekend with no change to journey time or the departure schedule.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to York?

Departure bus station: All buses depart from London Victoria bus Station, which is London's busiest bus station. Victoria is found nestled in the heart of Westminster, a short walk from many tourist attractions including St. James's Park. Travel to and from the station is easy with numerous bus links. Victoria train station is a short five-minute walk away and has links to the London Underground on several lines. Station facilities include several shops and dining options, as well as toilets and baby change facilities.

Arrival bus station: All services terminate at York, directly in the centre of town, opposite the rail station for easy onward travel. The bus station facilities are very minimal, but the proximity from the train station and the town centre should allow passengers access to anything they may need.

FAQs: Bus from London to York

FAQs: Take the bus from London to York with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to York.

Cheap bus tickets from London to York can start from as little as $30 (€25) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to York is $36 (€31); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to York bus time is 7 h 23 min covering the 173 mile (279 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from London to York leaves at 5: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to York leaves at 11: 30 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to York without having to change trains with National Express. There is 1 direct bus from London to York each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a bus from London to York, you can count on Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for the best way to get you to York. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service between London and York and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including London, Victoria Coach Station, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station. When arriving in York, you can end your journey in bus stations like York, Rail Station, York, Train Station and York, Stonebow.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at York, Rail Station, located 0.5 miles (787 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from London to York by bus is September.

Yes, you can take a flight between London and York.

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