The cheapest and fastest buses from St Helens to London
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Buses per day
29
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 $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 29 buses that leave St Helens for London on Thu, May 14, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct buses cover the 280 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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.
FlixBus5:50 PM5h20Liverpool, Liverpool One11:10 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM5h45Liverpool, Liverpool One11:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM6h05Liverpool, Liverpool One3:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:50 AM6h05Liverpool, Liverpool One4:55 PMLondon, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 AM5h50Liverpool, Liverpool One11:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM4h25Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)11:10 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:25 PM4h30Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)6:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM4h35Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)2:35 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM4h50Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)11:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:25 PM5h05Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)7:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for St Helens to London
Omio 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 prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $287 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m 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 St Helens to London:
A bus is $92 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Helens to London costing on average $113 (€91).
A bus is $266 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Helens to London costing on average $287 (€230).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $135 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $114 (€91). The journey takes 6h 5m 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.
St Helens to London Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Live departures
St Helens to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for St Helens to London buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h50 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 9:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h05 | 3:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h30 | 2:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 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 | 6h50 | 5:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 6h15 | 5:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h05 | 4:55 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 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 | 5h45 | 4:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 6h30 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 5h55 | 6:15 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h00 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h25 | 6:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) | 5h05 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) | 4h30 | 6:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 6h00 | 9:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 9:10 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from St Helens to London
Buses from St Helens to London run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 18 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 5h 25m.
Distance 173 miles (280 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, Arriva UK from St Helens to LondonYou can travel by bus between St Helens to London with FlixBus, Megabus, Arriva UK for as low as $13 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from St Helens to 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- The British Museum, a world-renowned museum housing a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the globe
- The Tower of London, a historic castle and former royal residence known for its Crown Jewels and rich history
- Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarch and a symbol of the British monarchy
- The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, iconic landmarks representing the political heart of the United Kingdom
- St. Paul's Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece with a stunning dome and rich history.
- The London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank offering panoramic views of the city
- West End Theatre District, a vibrant area known for its high-quality theatrical productions and musicals
- Explore Camden Market, a bustling market known for its eclectic mix of food, fashion, and crafts
- Take a walk through Hyde Park, one of London's largest and most famous parks offering beautiful landscapes and recreational activities
- Visit the Tate Modern, a contemporary art museum housed in a former power station on the banks of the Thames.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- 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).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from St Helens to London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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