- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from York to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to London will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 19 buses that leave York for London on Tue, Aug 25, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct buses cover the 280 km distance in an average of 6 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest buses will take 6 h 7 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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YC843 · NX426Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $108.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $181 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 York to London:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to London costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $162 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to London costing on average $181 (€146).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $93 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $74 (€60). The journey takes 4h 46m versus 4h 12m 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 05:28AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h52 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:08AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:38AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:39AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:41AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:11PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:31PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:13PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:21PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:21PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:26PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:12PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 8h08 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for York to London buses for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM York, Train Station | 7h10 | 6:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM York, Train Station | 6h40 | 6:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
NX561 | 7:45 AM York, Station Rd | 6h05 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 · NX032 · NX502 | 7:45 AM York, Station Rd | 9h40 | 5:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX561 · NX410 · NX502 | 7:45 AM York, Station Rd | 9h40 | 5:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM York, Train Station | 5h55 | 1:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM York, Train Station | 6h25 | 2:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 | 11:55 AM York, Station Rd | 5h55 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 · NX035 · NX504 | 11:55 AM York, Station Rd | 9h05 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX561 · NX030 · NX504 | 11:55 AM York, Station Rd | 9h05 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX561 · NX030 · NX032 | 11:55 AM York, Station Rd | 9h05 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX561 · NX035 · NX032 | 11:55 AM York, Station Rd | 9h05 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
YC843 · NX591 | 2:31 PM York, Station Rd | 6h49 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM York, Train Station | 6h35 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM York, Train Station | 6h05 | 9:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
YC843 · NX426 | 4:13 PM York, Station Rd | 6h07 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX561 | 5:26 PM York, Station Rd | 6h24 | 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX467 | 9:12 PM York, Station Rd | 8h08 | 5:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX467 | 9:12 PM York, Station Rd | 7h48 | 5:00 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from York to London run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 173 miles (280 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 173 miles (280 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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
Public coach services from York to London began as far back as 1706, though the journey took closer to four days at that time. Since then, things have improved and a direct bus from York to London takes a little under six hours for the quickest journeys, with no change of horses required. Indirect connections via Leeds add additional travel options for the trip south to the capital, and departures are available from very early morning until mid-evening, including an overnight bus.
The UK's main national bus company, National Express, provides daily direct buses from York to London. In addition, National Express offers frequent indirect routes to the capital with one change in transit, at Leeds Coach Station.
The fastest bus service on the 210 mile trip south from York to the capital is the late afternoon direct National Express departure taking five hours and 40 minutes to reach London Victoria Coach Station. Other direct connections take ten minutes longer, while the fastest indirect service to London via Leeds takes five hours and 55 minutes.
The National Express timetable offers two daily direct connections to London from York, departing just before midday and in the late afternoon. There are over 20 indirect connections daily, with departures at least hourly from very early in the morning until an overnight service from York via Leeds leaves just after 9:00 p.m.
Departure Bus Station: York National Express bus stands are located on the western side of the city center close to the rail station, with city bus services stopping nearby. Facilities at the station include a cafe, food supermarket, news vendor, ATMs, bakery, pub, sandwich stalls and taxi stands.
Arrival Bus Station: London Victoria Coach Station is the main London hub for long-distance bus travel, located on the south-western side of the city center, with nearby bus stops on Elizabeth Street and Buckingham Palace Road and Underground connections at Victoria Tube station. Passenger facilities at the station include baggage storage, ATMs, a food supermarket, coffee shop, a news vendor, bakery and taxi stands.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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 York to London buses use the York, Station Rd to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Baker Street Station. Use this guide to compare York and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
York, Station Rd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at York, Station Rd. ATMs are available at York, Station Rd.
Ticket office support is available at York, Station Rd.
Available at York, Station Rd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Station Rd: Accessible with ramps for wheelchairs.
York, Rail Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at York, Rail Station. ATMs are available at York, Rail Station.
Ticket office support is available at York, Rail Station.
Available at York, Rail Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Rail Station: Standard accessibility features available.
York, Train Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Available in waiting areas. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at York, Train Station.
Available at York, Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Train Station: Wheelchair accessible entrances and exits.
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, Baker Street Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Baker Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Baker Street Station. ATMs are available at London, Baker Street Station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Baker Street Station.
Available at London, Baker Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Baker Street Station: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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