National Express popular routes and schedules
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Popular routes | First and last departures | Average duration | Minimum price | |
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Heathrow → Southampton | First and last departures12:05am — 11:59pm | Average duration1h 40m | Minimum priceUS$14 | |
Heathrow → Leicester | First and last departures12:05am — 11:59pm | Average duration3h 36m | Minimum priceUS$13 | |
Gatwick → Bristol | First and last departures1:00am — 11:45pm | Average duration4h 6m | Minimum priceUS$17 | |
Heathrow → Exeter | First and last departures6:50am — 11:50pm | Average duration4h 15m | Minimum priceUS$17 | |
London Gatwick Airport → Bristol Bus & Coach Station | First and last departures1:00am — 11:45pm | Average duration4h 6m | Minimum priceUS$17 |

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National Express’s Coverage in Numbers
- Daily Departures20951
- Cities241
- Countries1
- Routes3644
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National Express User Reviews
National Express is appreciated for its punctuality and friendly drivers, providing great value for money. However, some users faced issues with unclear departure information and uncomfortable seating on certain coaches. There were also concerns about crowded boarding conditions at Southampton and communication challenges during delays or route changes.
Very good and the drivers were very helpful with your luggage 🧳 and letting me go to the bus station swindon,instead of queens drive ,as I would of meant me getting 2 buses instead of 1.Also like to thank the ticket information downstairs at stanstead for letting get an earlier coach, as it cut 2 hours of my intented journey many thanks Mr Lawrence kirby
Lawrence K.
The trip from Heathrow airport to Southampton was fine as was the driver. The issue was the people pushing and shoving, trying to be first on and not being careful of those around them. At the arrival in Southampton, there was very little space between the bus and the fence, making it very difficult for people to get their luggage with everybody again pushing and shoving. There was very little room to walk and pull a suitcase between the people lined up to get onto the bus.
Lucinda L.
The bus was very late and arrived work very late. Had to pay for an Uber to work more money I didn't plan to use.
Chiy B.
Was unexpected that it stopped at Heathrow!!!
Marilyn V.
It was full of racisrs going to demonstrate in London
James F.
I didn't make my 11 o'clock journey as I couldn't see it on the board even though I was on time to catch the coach and there was no one on the enquiry desk to talk to find out which gate I should be on. I thought the coach was direct to Whitstable but when I eventually spoke to the information guy he was extremely helpful
Lynne S.
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Popular Routes, Destinations and Stations
Top Bus Lines
Curious about the busiest routes of National Express? Here's where most of our passengers are heading!
- London to EdinburghUS$47
- Edinburgh to GlasgowUS$10
- Stansted to LondonUS$22
- Glasgow to EdinburghUS$10
- Manchester to LondonUS$21
- London to ManchesterUS$21
- Edinburgh to LondonUS$48
- London to StanstedUS$17
- London to GlasgowUS$47
- Birmingham to LondonUS$14
- Bristol to LondonUS$9
- Glasgow to LondonUS$49
- London to BirminghamUS$13
- Cardiff to LondonUS$15
- London to BristolUS$9
- London to OxfordUS$41
- London to CardiffUS$15
- London to BournemouthUS$16
- Leeds to LondonUS$22
- London to LeedsUS$21
- Heathrow to BristolUS$26
- Bournemouth to LondonUS$15
- Newcastle upon Tyne to LondonUS$29
- Luton to LondonUS$13
- Bristol to CardiffUS$10
Top Destinations
From big cities to hidden gems, these are the places National Express can take you on your next adventure!
- Buses to London
- Buses to Birmingham
- Buses to Heathrow
- Buses to Bristol
- Buses to Manchester
- Buses to Milton Keynes
- Buses to Leeds
- Buses to Plymouth
- Buses to Gatwick
- Buses to Cardiff
- Buses to Exeter
- Buses to Nottingham
- Buses to Stansted
- Buses to Sheffield
- Buses to Luton
- Buses to Leicester
- Buses to Truro
- Buses to Brighton
- Buses to Glasgow
- Buses to Edinburgh
- Buses to Southampton
- Buses to Taunton
- Buses to Liverpool
- Buses to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Buses to Penzance
Top Stations and Locations
Need to know where to catch National Express? We've got a list of our main stops to help plan your trip.
- Victoria Coach Station
- Earl's Court
- New Cross Gate
- Old Kent Rd
- King's Cross
- London Elephant & Castle
- Finchley Road
- Finchley Road & Frognal
- Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
- Wandsworth
- London Liverpool Street
- Bearwood
- Coach Station
- Coach Station
- Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
- Westbury Road
- Buchanan Bus Station
- Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn
- Bus Station
- Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
- Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
- Sophia Gardens
- Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
- St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
- Sheffield Coach Station Interchange
Most popular airports and destinations
Flying part of the way? See where National Express can connect you to popular airports and help you reach your final stop!
- London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick
- Oxford to London Heathrow Airport
- London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham
- London Gatwick Airport to Leicester
- London Heathrow Airport to Southampton
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