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| Popular routes | Average trip duration | Minimum price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LondonStansted | 1h23 | $8 | ||
| LondonLuton | 1h20 | $9 | ||
| StanstedLondon | 1h21 | $9 | ||
| BristolLondon | 2h57 | $7 | ||
| LondonBristol | 2h52 | $7 | ||
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!
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.
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.
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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No, there is no WiFi on National Express. No worries, you can use your time on the bus to catch up on some much needed sleep! You can also download your favorite movies, TV shows, and audiobooks or bring a good book.
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 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.
Busbud is a bus and train search tool - we include National Express routes, schedules and prices in our searches along with many other train and bus companies. You can compare prices, amenities and times by searching for a route. If you find a suitable trip, you can go ahead and get your National Express ticket from us. Note that train tickets sell out, National Express and other operators generally charge a lot more for last-minute tickets or for tickets bought in person.
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