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National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Popular routes
National Express bus tickets
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National Express
09:30AM4h40
London, Victoria Coach Station02:10PMManchester, Coach Station
€361One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:30AM4h50
London, Victoria Coach Station01:20PMManchester, Coach Station
€361One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:30AM4h50
London, Victoria Coach Station12:20PMManchester, Coach Station
€361One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:00AM6h15
London, Victoria Coach Station12:15PMManchester, Coach Station
€281One-way
1 transfer
National Express
11:00AM4h50
London, Victoria Coach Station03:50PMManchester, Coach Station
€361One-way
0 transfers
Popular National Express routes
Bristol to London bus
from €4
Direct buses available
2h10 average duration
68buses per day
Served by
- FlixBus
- National Express
- Megabus
London to Bournemouth bus
from €6
Direct buses available
2h25 average duration
21buses per day
Served by
- FlixBus
- National Express
- Megabus
London to Birmingham bus
from €6
Direct buses available
2h20 average duration
61buses per day
Served by
- FlixBus
- National Express
- Megabus
London to Manchester bus
from €9
Direct buses available
3h59 average duration
51buses per day
Served by
- National Express
- DoggioBus
- Megabus
- FlixBus
Birmingham to London bus
from €7
Direct buses available
2h20 average duration
64buses per day
Served by
- Megabus
- FlixBus
- National Express
Liverpool to London bus
from €8
Direct buses available
5h05 average duration
47buses per day
Served by
- FlixBus
- Megabus
- National Express
Manchester to London bus
from €9
Direct buses available
4h15 average duration
52buses per day
Served by
- FlixBus
- Megabus
- National Express
- DoggioBus
London to Bristol bus
from €4
Direct buses available
2h20 average duration
54buses per day
Served by
- FlixBus
- National Express
- Megabus
London to Edinburgh bus
from €34
Direct buses available
7h50 average duration
21buses per day
Served by
- Megabus
- National Express
- FlixBus
Bournemouth to London bus
from €6
Direct buses available
2h05 average duration
21buses per day
Served by
- National Express
- Megabus
- FlixBus
National Express FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with National Express: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
National Express buses are equipped to assist passengers with reduced mobility by providing assistance, priority seating, and accessible toilets.
National Express buses are equipped with air conditioning and heating systems to ensure passenger comfort during the journey.
You can take a folding bike onboard National Express buses, but non-folding bikes are not allowed.
National Express allows you to cancel your bus ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund, minus a cancellation fee. Changes can also be made to your ticket up to 24 hours before departure, subject to a fee.
Children typically need their own tickets when traveling with National Express, but the company offers discounted fares for children under a certain age.
If a National Express bus is delayed, there is no compensation for connection delays.
Yes, you are allowed to eat food onboard National Express buses.
You can bring two medium-sized suitcases, each up to 20kg, and one small piece of hand luggage with National Express.
National Express charges an extra fee of 10€ per additional bag for extra luggage.
Night journeys with sleeper seats are not available on National Express buses.
National Express only allows assistance dogs on board; other pets are not permitted.
On National Express buses, seat selection options are generally provided during the booking process, enabling passengers to choose their preferred seating based on availability.
National Express provides USB plugs on their services, enabling passengers to charge their devices during travel.
Yes, National Express provides onboard toilets for their passengers.
Yes, National Express offers WiFi on their services.
bus station information and services
Most popular National Express bus stations
London, Victoria Coach Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Buckingham Palace RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Victoria Coach Station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
Bassingbourn RdWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the coach station, with services operating 24/7.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus: Express Train: Stansted Express
Manchester, Coach Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Chorlton StreetWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
National Express destinations
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