How much does a bus ticket cost in the United Kingdom?

Bus travel in the United Kingdom is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was PEN 68. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights. Example fares in the United Kingdom: Edinburgh ↔ Glasgow (average: PEN 32 ) London ↔ Brussels (average: PEN 221 ) Belfast ↔ Glasgow (average: PEN 167 )

What is the best way to travel around United Kingdom?

While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses, Trains and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore United Kingdom: - Train: 7133 routes - Bus: 6946 routes - Carpool: 4068 routes - Ferry: 32 routes

How do I book bus and train tickets in the United Kingdom?

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play , Download on the App Store .

Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in the United Kingdom?

When buying Bus or Train tickets in the United Kingdom with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, China Union Pay, Diners Club Canada, Discover Click to Pay, JCB payment Currency: British Pound (GBP) is the main currency.

How do I get from Edinburgh to Glasgow by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow Travel time: 1h 10m Ticket prices: From PEN 32 Frequency: 528 departures daily Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus , Aircoach , Megabus UK , FlixBus , Sindbad , Flibco , RegioJet , National Express , Arriva , Expressway

How do I get from United Kingdom to neighbouring countries by bus or train?

The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are: London ↔ Brussels, Belgium London ↔ Toulouse, France Derry-Londonderry ↔ Dublin, Ireland The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are: London ↔ Lille, France London ↔ Rotterdam, Netherlands London ↔ Paris, France London ↔ Brussels, Belgium

What are the most popular airports in United Kingdom?

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: London Heathrow Airport , London Gatwick Airport , London Stansted Airport , Manchester Airport , Bristol Airport , London Luton Airport , Liverpool Airport , Edinburgh Airport , Glasgow Airport , Birmingham Airport

Bus, Train and Ferry in United Kingdom | Refundable Tickets

What are the most popular routes to United Kingdom?

Route	Average price	Average duration	Daily departures
Edinburgh - Glasgow	Average pricePEN 32	Average duration1h 10m	Daily departures528
London - Brussels	Average pricePEN 221	Average duration9h 50m	Daily departures8
Belfast - Glasgow	Average pricePEN 167	Average duration5h 35m	Daily departures8
London - Stansted	Average pricePEN 61	Average duration1h 20m	Daily departures781
London - Lille	Average pricePEN 551	Average duration1h 22m	Daily departures9
Heathrow - London	Average pricePEN 57	Average duration20m	Daily departures166
London - Rotterdam	Average pricePEN 872	Average duration3h 58m	Daily departures11
London - Heathrow	Average pricePEN 70	Average duration1h 10m	Daily departures462
Oxford - London	Average pricePEN 140	Average duration2h 15m	Daily departures300
London - Heathrow	Average pricePEN 57	Average duration21m	Daily departures161

What popular bus companies operate in United Kingdom?

Why choose Busbud?

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Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worldwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.

Frequently asked questions about travelling in the United Kingdom

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much does a bus ticket cost in the United Kingdom?
Bus travel in the United Kingdom is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was PEN 68. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in the United Kingdom:
Edinburgh ↔ Glasgow (average: PEN 32)
London ↔ Brussels (average: PEN 221)
Belfast ↔ Glasgow (average: PEN 167)
What is the best way to travel around United Kingdom?
While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses, Trains and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore United Kingdom:
- Train: 7133 routes
- Bus: 6946 routes
- Carpool: 4068 routes
- Ferry: 32 routes
How do I book bus and train tickets in the United Kingdom?
Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.
Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in the United Kingdom?
When buying Bus or Train tickets in the United Kingdom with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, China Union Pay, Diners Club Canada, Discover Click to Pay, JCB payment
Currency: British Pound (GBP) is the main currency.
How do I get from Edinburgh to Glasgow by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Travel time: 1h 10m
Ticket prices: From PEN 32
Frequency: 528 departures daily
Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, Aircoach, Megabus UK, FlixBus, Sindbad, Flibco, RegioJet, National Express, Arriva, Expressway
How do I get from United Kingdom to neighbouring countries by bus or train?
The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
London ↔ Brussels, Belgium
London ↔ Toulouse, France
Derry-Londonderry ↔ Dublin, Ireland
The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
London ↔ Lille, France
London ↔ Rotterdam, Netherlands
London ↔ Paris, France
London ↔ Brussels, Belgium
What are the most popular airports in United Kingdom?
You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, Manchester Airport, Bristol Airport, London Luton Airport, Liverpool Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, Birmingham Airport