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The cheapest and fastest buses from York to London

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

$48

Average price

$66

Fastest journey

5 h 5 m

Average duration

5 h 54 m

Buses per day

12

Distance

280 km

Cheap tickets

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 $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.

Fast buses

Of the 12 buses that leave York for London on Wed, May 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 14 the direct buses cover the 280 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .

On Wed, May 14 the slowest buses will take 6 h 24 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.

National ExpressYC840 · NX561
11:51AM6h29
York
06:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$481One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX561
05:58AM6h52
York
12:50PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$481One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressYC840 · NX561
04:56PM6h24
York
11:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$481One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX591
02:31PM6h49
York
09:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$561One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX561
08:50AM6h00
York
02:50PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$611One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

York to London bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, May 13
Last updated at 10:55 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressYC843 · NX42612:31 PM York
6h34
7:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressYC843 · NX5911:31 PM York
6h49
8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressYC843 · NX4263:13 PM York
6h07
9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressYC840 · NX5613:56 PM York
6h24
10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressYC843 · NX4669:12 PM York
7h38
4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX43612:45 AM York
5h05
5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressYC843 · NX5614:58 AM York
6h52
11:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressYC843 · NX4265:59 AM York
6h31
12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX5617:50 AM York
6h00
1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressYC840 · NX4268:38 AM York
6h42
3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX56110:25 AM York
5h55
4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressYC840 · NX56110:51 AM York
6h29
5:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from York to London

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Buses from York to London run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
173 miles (280 km)
Average bus duration
7h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
$20 (€17)
Buses per day
17
Direct buses
3
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
5h 25m
First bus
05:28
Last bus
22:12
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from York to London

National Express, Megabus and FlixBus buses will get you to London from York from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to London from York, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

York to London bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $24
  • National Express frequency: 2 a day

Buses from York to 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.

Which bus companies travel from York to London?

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.

How long is the bus from York to London?

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.

How many buses are there from York to London?

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.

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

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.

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from York to London

York
London
The major bus station for departures in York is York, Rail Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at York, Rail Station for your trip from York to London.
York, Rail Station
information
The major bus station for arrivals in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip to London from York.
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Golders Green StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
carConnection
Car connection
Golders Green Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • McDonald's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Golders Green Station
  • Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
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