- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from West Drayton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West Drayton to London will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
It's difficult to get from West Drayton to London without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Drayton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from West Drayton to London:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from West Drayton to London costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:28AM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 12:07AM | Arrival Time 01:28AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 12:08AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:48AM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 12:22AM | Arrival Time 01:48AM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 12:46AM | Arrival Time 02:08AM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 12:47AM | Arrival Time 02:12AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 12:58AM | Arrival Time 02:28AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 01:13AM | Arrival Time 02:47AM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 01:42AM | Arrival Time 03:07AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 01:43AM | Arrival Time 03:08AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 02:12AM | Arrival Time 03:47AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 02:13AM | Arrival Time 03:37AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 02:42AM | Arrival Time 04:08AM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 02:43AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 03:12AM | Arrival Time 04:52AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 03:13AM | Arrival Time 04:34AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 03:42AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 03:43AM | Arrival Time 05:04AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 04:13AM | Arrival Time 05:58AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 04:43AM | Arrival Time 06:18AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 05:13AM | Arrival Time 06:39AM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 11:36PM | Arrival Time 01:16AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 11:42PM | Arrival Time 01:08AM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 11:43PM | Arrival Time 01:16AM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Metroline Travel | Departure Time 11:47PM | Arrival Time 01:08AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
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Buses from West Drayton to London run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 21m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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London Victoria Coach Station, London -> London Victoria Station, London
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