Bristol to London bus with National Express

Buses from Bristol to London

The West Country port of Bristol has had regular road links with the capital ever since stagecoaches were taking exotic goods east from the quayside. With a substantial student population these days it's no surprise that there are frequent direct buses from Bristol to London seven days a week, offering a budget alternative to rail travel. Journey times from Bristol to London Victoria Coach Station are mostly a little over two hours and 30 minutes with departures available throughout the day and night.

Which bus companies travel from Bristol to London?

National Express, the UK's national bus operator, provides frequent daily direct buses from Bristol to London Victoria Coach Station. In addition, Infobus provides an overnight direct bus service to the capital. The frequency of direct services means that indirect connections are not a practical consideration on this route.

How long is the bus from Bristol to London?

The quickest connection on the 118 mile route east from Bristol to London is the National Express mid evening departure, reaching London in two hours and 20 minutes. Depending on departure times and traffic conditions, other direct National Express services take from five to 55 minutes longer. The overnight Infobus service takes three hours and 35 minutes to reach central London.

How many buses are there from Bristol to London?

The National Express timetable begins with a departure just before 4:00 a.m. and continues with buses from Bristol to London roughly every 45 minutes in the morning, every half hour in the afternoon and roughly hourly in the evening, until just before midnight. Infobus overnight services depart nightly at 2:45 a.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Bristol to London?

Departure Bus Station: Bristol Marlborough Street Coach Station is situated on the northern side of the city center, with local bus routes stopping at adjacent stands or nearby on Haymarket. Passenger facilities at the station include a cafe, news vendor, bakery,  restrooms and taxi stands.

Arrival Bus Station: London Victoria Coach Station is on the south-western side of the city center, with city buses stopping on Buckingham Palace Road and Underground trains on three lines arriving at the nearby station. The station concourse has luggage storage facilities, a cafe, bakery, news vendor,  ATMs and taxi stands.