National Express popular routes and schedules
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| Popular routes | First and last departures | Average duration | Minimum price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London → Stansted | First and last departures1:00am — 11:50pm | Average duration53m | Minimum price$12 | |
| London → Luton | First and last departures1:10am — 11:55pm | Average duration1h 30m | Minimum price$10 | |
| Bristol → London | First and last departures12:55am — 9:15pm | Average duration2h 56m | Minimum price$7 | |
| London → Bristol | First and last departures12:59am — 11:59pm | Average duration3h 10m | Minimum price$7 | |
| Stansted → London | First and last departures1:00am — 11:55pm | Average duration1h 20m | Minimum price$12 |
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Amenities on National Express buses
- Air conditioning
- Toilet
- Standard seat
- Wifi
- Power outlets
National Express's Coverage in Numbers
- Daily Departures23555
- Cities237
- Countries1
- Routes3477
National Express Bus classes
- Economy
- Standard
Travel with National Express
National Express is one of the biggest bus companies in the United Kingdom and Europe. They offer over 100 destinations, from big cities like London and Amsterdam to quaint villages like Bath and York. With their cheap prices, frequent departures, and reliable service, National Express is the bus company for you when traveling in the UK and Europe.
National Express buses offer you some of the best services such as reclining leather seats, a digital entertainment service called VUER, free WiFi, USB charging ports, on board restrooms, extra legroom and A/C.
Busbud has been an authorized seller of National Express tickets since 2015. Busbud helps you compare, find, and book cheap National Express bus tickets - at no additional cost! You can easily compare all schedules and ticket prices on Busbud. For your next trip, choose the bus and book on Busbud. It's simple, fast, cheap, and environmentally friendly!
National Express Destinations
With National Express, you will able to travel and explore cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, and many more. With routes all over the UK and Europe, you're sure to find what you're looking for with National Express. Whether you'll be commuting, visiting friends and family or going on holiday, National Express will have a coach for you.
Booking your National Express Ticket Online
With Busbud, it is very easy to book a National Express ticket: you simply need to fill in the details of your trip in our search bar (dates of travel, departure and arrival cities, numbers of passengers) and click on Search now. Then, select the National Express departure that suits you best and securely complete your booking on Busbud.
We recommend that you book your ticket at least 1 to 2 weeks in advance, as ticket prices tend to raise when the travel date gets closer.
National Express Discounts and Promotions
Occasionally, National Express offers discounts and promotional to travelers. All of National Express' discounts and promotions are integrated into Busbud's search results. Be sure to take advantage of all National Express' promotions by booking your bus ticket on Busbud.
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National Express User Reviews
National Express has received positive feedback for its punctuality, with buses arriving on time and providing a smooth journey. However, some passengers have noted that the seating can be cramped with limited legroom, which may affect comfort during longer trips. Additionally, there were minor challenges in locating bus stops at certain locations.
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.
First two drivers who picked up from Falmouth very nice. The team who took over at Plymouth bossy and officious not a nice manner particularly the female driver she barked instructions at passengers not nice (she told a passenger off because he nearly missed getting off at Heathrow) and they didn’t even have the courtesy to announce that we would be arriving 10 minutes late ( I had a taxi booked) . Normally I am happy with the service on national express but not this time
Katie G.
The departure gate is not mentioned on anything, it says the street name but I was there and the bus leaves from around the corner so I missed the bus When I finally caught up with the bus after driving a distance the bus driver said this happens fairly often. The driver and drive were great otherwise
Hannah S.
Left on time, driver very helpful and pleasant! Smooth journey!
Gdpr D.
Came 20 minutes late but driver was very friendly and helpful
Sumaira T.
Apart from the previous night where the most rude and abnoxious driver l have ever met the journey itself the morning after was pleasant apart from picking the wrong case
Abdelhamid S.
National Express FAQ
Yes, there is WiFi on National Express buses! Check your emails and stay connected with friends and family during your trip with National Express. Keep in mind that streaming is limited, so we recommend downloading your favorite shows and movies before your trip.
Yes, there are power outlets and USB plugs on National Express. You can usually find 1 or 2 plugs per row of seats, so be a good traveler and check if your neighbor wants to charge up their devices as well.
Yes, there is a toilet on board each National Express bus.
There are no meals or snacks offered on National Express buses. We recommend that you bring some snacks and drinks in a reusable water bottle for your bus trip.
No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can board National Express buses by showing your e-ticket on your smartphone, along with a valid photo ID. Your ticket will be sent to you by email when booking on Busbud.
No. Only Service Animals are allowed on National Express buses.
National Express goes the extra distance to offer best-in-class services to all travelers. You will be able to enjoy Air conditioning, Standard seat, Power outlets, Toilet, Wifi on their buses.
If you buy a flexible ticket, yes, you can exchange for another travel time or date. If you bought the standard ticket, exchanges are not allowed.
Yes, there is FREE WiFi available on the majority of National Express buses and services.
No. You can show your ticket on your smartphone or tablet. The full ticket must be shown, partial pictures/screenshots will not be accepted.
Yes you can! Your bicycle or equipment must be properly packaged and fees will apply. You can arrange this directly with the driver or from any of National Express' ticket offices.
You are allowed to take 2 medium sized suitcases (no more than 44 lbs per item) free of charge and 1 small piece of hand luggage. Alternatively, you may take 1 large item and 1 small piece of hand luggage.
Traveling with National Express
Experience the journey with the comfort and safety of National Express buses. Our partners prioritize quality service, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable travel experience every time.
- Bathrooms
Each National Express bus has a restroom located at the rear, equipped with a sink for added convenience. These restrooms are accessible at any point in the journey and kept clean for passenger use.
- Food & Drinks
Passengers on National Express coaches can bring cold snacks, sandwiches, and non-alcoholic drinks, with hot drinks requiring safety lids to prevent spills. Perishable items like dairy, meat, and fish are prohibited, and strong-smelling or messy foods are discouraged to maintain cleanliness and comfort for everyone on board.
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Popular Routes, Destinations and Stations
Top Bus Lines
Curious about National Express's busiest routes? Here's where most of our passengers are heading!
- London to Edinburgh$45
- Edinburgh to Glasgow$14
- Glasgow to Edinburgh$14
- Stansted to London$17
- Manchester to London$22
- London to Manchester$22
- Edinburgh to London$44
- Bristol to London$10
- Cardiff to London$17
- London to Stansted$17
- London to Cardiff$17
- London to Bristol$10
- Luton to London$19
- London to Oxford$39
- Glasgow to London$43
- Birmingham to London$17
- London to Glasgow$44
- London to Birmingham$17
- Gatwick to London$32
- Glasgow to Manchester$31
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 Heathrow
- Buses to Birmingham
- Buses to Bristol
- Buses to Manchester
- Buses to Leeds
- Buses to Gatwick
- Buses to Luton
- Buses to Milton Keynes
- Buses to Stansted
- Buses to Nottingham
- Buses to Cardiff
- Buses to Sheffield
- Buses to Plymouth
- Buses to Leicester
- Buses to Brighton
- Buses to Glasgow
- Buses to Edinburgh
- Buses to Southampton
- Buses to Exeter
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.
- London Liverpool Street
- Finchley Road
- London Elephant & Castle
- Old Kent Rd
- Southwark
- Bow
- Wandsworth
- Earl's Court
- Finchley Road & Frognal
- Whitechapel
- New Cross Gate
- Mile End
- Marble Arch
- Victoria Coach Station
- King's Cross
- Waterloo
Most popular airports and destinations
Flying part of the way? See where National Express can connect you to popular airports and help your reach your final stop!
- London Stansted Airport to London
- London Stansted Airport to London Victoria
- Manchester Airport to Liverpool
- Heathrow to London Victoria
- Heathrow to London Gatwick Airport