🚌 Bus from London to York

2 direct routes · about 330 min · first bus 15:00, last bus 19:00 (weekdays).

🚍 This journey is by long-distance coach — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and local bus passes aren't valid. Fares are set by the operator and rise closer to departure, so book ahead.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
561 National Express ~330 min 4 15:00 19:00 Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound)
UK014 FlixBus ~390 min 2 08:00 16:00 Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound)

Times are for the first boarding point in London on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every service numbered 561.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from London to York?

2 routes run directly from London to York: the 561 (National Express), the UK014 (FlixBus).

How long does the bus take from London to York?

Around 330 minutes on the 561, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from London to York?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 561) leaves around 15:00 and the last around 19:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from London to York?

This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.

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