National Express popular routes and schedules
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| Popular routes | First and last departures | Average duration | Minimum price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow → Southampton | First and last departures12:05am — 11:50pm | Average duration1h 40m | Minimum price$22 | |
| London → Bristol | First and last departures12:30am — 11:59pm | Average duration2h 56m | Minimum price$11 | |
| Heathrow → London | First and last departures12:01am — 11:59pm | Average duration1h 11m | Minimum price$7 | |
| London → London | First and last departures12:00am — 11:59pm | Average duration33m | Minimum price$6 | |
| Heathrow → Leicester | First and last departures12:05am — 11:59pm | Average duration3h 39m | Minimum price$21 |
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National Express’s Coverage in Numbers
- Daily Departures23601
- Cities247
- Countries2
- Routes3794
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National Express User Reviews
National Express is appreciated for providing a comfortable and smooth travel experience, with buses that are consistently on time. However, some users noted confusion regarding the number of stops during what was expected to be an express service. Overall, passengers seem satisfied with their journeys despite occasional delays due to rush hour traffic.
regular departure 06.15 I waited until 07.00 and nothing happened the bus did not arrive the bus to Prague from London Victoria missed me this is a horrendous mistake and I will deal with it
Vitezslav S.
Bus left on time, travelled safely and arrived early. Customer communications and announcements could have been a little friendlier. That the person sitting next to me was far to big for the seat didn't help, but that's a difficult problem to deal with.
Ken R.
Very nice drive, bus was on time. Everything was OK. Thanks.
Marian B.
x Smooth trip x Station staff and Driver were all friendly x Trip stuck to time!
Shalom W.
I enjoy direct and one break the coach fantastic seat
Tedros H.
Very bad. I tried many times canceling my booking but still not working
Hongmei X.
Frequently asked questions about National Express
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
Where does National Express operate?
Based on recent Busbud data, National Express operates in United Kingdom, Ireland, serving up to 247 cities with 3794 routes we've seen available over the past year.
How reliable is travelling with National Express?
Based on Busbud traveller reviews, National Express has an overall rating of 4.2/5. In key areas, travellers rate National Express 4.1/5 for punctuality and timeliness, 4.7/5 for overall cleanliness, and 3.4/5 for Wi-Fi connectivity quality.
What are the most popular routes operated by National Express?
The most popular National Express routes are Edinburgh to Glasgow, Stansted to London, London to Edinburgh. See all National Express schedules and prices on Busbud.
Can I change or cancel a National Express ticket?
Ticket change and cancellation policies vary by operator and fare type. On select National Express routes, Busbud offers a Refund for Any Reason add-on at checkout, which allows refunds up to 30 minutes before departure. Check refund eligibility at checkout.
How do I book a National Express ticket?
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