- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
kr71
Average ticket price on Sep 18
kr143
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
5 h 12 m
Buses on Sep 18
23
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St Helens to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Helens to London will cost around kr143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr71.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 23 buses from St Helens to London, including 16 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 280 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Helens to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr161 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr161, while a flight costs an average of kr2697.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr161 Average price Cheapest | kr823 Average price | kr2697 Average price | kr870 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from St Helens to London:
A bus is kr662 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Helens to London costing on average kr823.
A bus is kr2536 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Helens to London costing on average kr2697.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Tickets start at around kr161 compared to roughly kr870 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr709. The journey takes 5h 40m versus 4h 6m 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 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 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr111 |
The table below shows live departures for St Helens to London buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h30 | 2:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h05 | 3:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) | 4h35 | 2:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) | 5h10 | 3:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 6h15 | 5:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 6h50 | 5:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 4:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h20 | 5:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h05 | 4:55 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 5h55 | 6:15 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 6h30 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h30 | 8:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 9:10 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h00 | 9:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h20 | 6:05 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 5:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h00 | 5:45 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h05 | 5:50 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h35 | 11:15 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h15 | 10:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h50 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 8h50 | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 8h15 | 2:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from St Helens to London run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr56 if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 173 miles (280 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 173 miles (280 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price kr56 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Helens 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 St Helens to London buses use the Liverpool, Liverpool One to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station pair, with some services arriving at London, Victoria Coach Station. Use this guide to compare St Helens 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.
London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby restaurants available on Park Lane
Wi-Fi is available at London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch). ATMs are available in nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch).
Available at London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch): Accessible for people with disabilities.
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