Bus from Newton Abbot to London
3 direct routes · about 315 min · first bus 08:20, last bus 11:10 (weekdays); night services 404 and 805 run at 00:35.
Next buses to London as of 08:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newton Abbot, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | National Express | ~315 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 00:35 | 00:35 | Rail Station (opp) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Exeter, Sweethay, Taunton, North Petherton, Bridgwater & Weston-super-Mare |
| 501 | National Express | ~280 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:20 | 11:10 | Rail Station (opp) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Exeter |
| 805 | National Express | ~360 min | 1 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 00:35 | 00:35 | Rail Station (opp) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Exeter, Taunton & Bridgwater |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newton Abbot 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 404 bus, 501 bus or 805 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newton Abbot to London?
3 routes run directly from Newton Abbot to London: the 404 (National Express), the 501 (National Express), the 805 (National Express). The most frequent is the 404, 8 times each weekday — board at Rail Station (opp) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 315 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newton Abbot to London?
Around 315 minutes on the 404, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Exeter, Sweethay, Taunton, North Petherton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newton Abbot to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:20 and the last around 11:10 — and night services 404 and 805 run at 00:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newton Abbot to London?
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.