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The cheapest and fastest coaches from York to London
Showing times and prices for 30 Jun
Cheapest price
20S$
Average price
60S$
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
280 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from York to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to London will cost around 60S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 20S$.
Fast coaches
Of the 28 buses that leave York for London every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 280 km distance in an average of 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 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.
FlixBus3:45 PM6h35York, Train Station10:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station20 S$1One-way0 changes- FlixBus11:45 PM6h40York, Train Station6:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station20 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus3:45 PM6h05York, Train Station9:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)20 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:00 AM6h25York, Train Station2:25 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station21 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:00 AM5h55York, Train Station1:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)21 S$1One-way0 changes
NX4361:45 AM5h05York, Station Rd6:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station80 S$1One-way0 changes- NX5619:00 AM5h50York, Station Rd2:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station61 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:00 AM5h55York, Train Station1:55 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)21 S$1One-way0 changes
- NX56111:55 AM5h55York, Station Rd5:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station51 S$1One-way0 changes
- FlixBus3:45 PM6h05York, Train Station9:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)20 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for York to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 8S$. 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 coach costs an average of 8S$, and a flight costs an average of 114S$.
Distance: 280 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
41S$ Average Price Cheapest | 131S$ Average Price | 317S$ Average Price |
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* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
York to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for York to London coaches for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3:45 PM York, Train Station | 6h05 | 9:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:45 PM York, Train Station | 6h35 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| YC843 · NX426 | On time 4:13 PM York, Station Rd | 6h07 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| YC843 · NX465 | 9:12 PM York, Station Rd | 8h38 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| YC843 · NX466 | 10:12 PM York, Station Rd | 9h08 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM York, Train Station | 7h10 | 6:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 PM York, Train Station | 6h40 | 6:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
| NX436 | 1:45 AM York, Station Rd | 5h05 | 6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX436 · NX030 · NX032 | 1:45 AM York, Station Rd | 9h30 | 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 changes | |
| NX436 · NX025 · NX035 | 1:45 AM York, Station Rd | 8h40 | 10:25 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
| NX436 · NX025 · NX032 | 1:45 AM York, Station Rd | 9h30 | 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 changes | |
| NX436 · NX030 · NX035 | 1:45 AM York, Station Rd | 8h40 | 10:25 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
| YC843 · NX561 | Delayed 5:58 AM York, Station Rd | 6h52 | 1:00 PM 1:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| YC843 · NX426 | On time 6:59 AM York, Station Rd | 6h36 | 1:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 AM York, Train Station | 6h25 | 2:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 AM York, Train Station | 5h55 | 1:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX561 | 9:00 AM York, Station Rd | 5h50 | 2:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX561 · NX502 · NX030 | 9:00 AM York, Station Rd | 9h50 | 6:50 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
| NX561 · NX025 · NX030 | 9:00 AM York, Station Rd | 9h50 | 6:50 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
| YC840 · NX426 | On time 9:38 AM York, Station Rd | 6h42 | 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX561 | 11:55 AM York, Station Rd | 5h55 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX561 · NX025 · NX504 | 11:55 AM York, Station Rd | 9h05 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
| NX561 · NX030 · NX032 | 11:55 AM York, Station Rd | 9h05 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
| NX561 · NX025 · NX032 | 11:55 AM York, Station Rd | 9h05 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
| NX561 · NX030 · NX504 | 11:55 AM York, Station Rd | 9h05 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
| YC843 · NX426 | On time 1:31 PM York, Station Rd | 6h34 | 8:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| YC843 · NX591 | 2:31 PM York, Station Rd | 6h49 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Why should you book York to London coaches with Omio?
National Express as well as FlixBus or Megabus offer coaches services from York to London.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from York to London.
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Megabus to find the best option for your trip from York to London.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from York to London.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Megabus to find the best option for your trip from York to London.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from York to London.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from York to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from York to London run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 8S$ if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 280 km distance in 5h 45m.
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 280 km |
Average bus duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price 8S$ |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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 providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from York to LondonYou can travel by bus between York to London with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as 8S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 55m
Cheapest Price
8S$
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 45m
Cheapest Price
25S$
National Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 18m
Cheapest Price
27S$
Megabus frequency
5 a day
FAQs: York to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to London by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from York to London can start from as little as 8S$ when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for York to London is 41S$; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from York to London is 5h 45m to travel the 280 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from York to London leaves at 12:10 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from York to London leaves at 11:45 pm.
Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from York to London with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from York to London, you can count on National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between York and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to London from York is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from York to London is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between York and London including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from York to London:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from York to London for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from York to London depends on the coach companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from York to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from York to London:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from York to London:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from York to London. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from York to London with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from York to London with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from York to London with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in York and London
York
London
The major coach 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
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York, Train Station
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The major coach 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 Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Buckingham Palace RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
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London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road
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