The cheapest and fastest buses from Motherwell to London
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 27 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Motherwell to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to London will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 5 buses that leave Motherwell for London on Tue, Dec 23, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct buses cover the 540 km distance in an average of 12 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest buses will take 14 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Motherwell to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 540 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€47 Average price Cheapest | €92 Average price | €71 Average price |
10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Motherwell to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to London buses for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 12h30 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 12h00 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:54 PM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 11h21 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:54 PM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 11h51 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 11h05 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 11h35 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:12 PM Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 11h18 | 6:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:12 PM Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 11h48 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:24 PM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 10h36 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:24 PM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 10h06 | 6:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:36 PM Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 10h49 | 7:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:36 PM Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 11h24 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:37 PM Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 9h53 | 6:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:37 PM Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 10h23 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:46 PM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 10h39 | 7:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:46 PM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 11h14 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:23 PM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 12h02 | 9:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:23 PM Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 11h27 | 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 11h50 | 9:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 11h15 | 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
NX181 · NX400 | On time 11:25 PM Hamilton, Bus Station (Interchange) | 12h05 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
![]() | 8:05 AM Motherwell | 11h15 | 7:20 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Motherwell | 10h05 | 7:35 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:37 PM Motherwell | 13h38 | 4:15 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Motherwell to London
Buses from Motherwell to London run on average 26 times per day, taking around 9h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 540 km distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 540 km |
Average bus duration 9h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Motherwell to LondonYou can travel by bus between Motherwell to London with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Motherwell to London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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