Bus from Old Swan to London
3 direct routes · about 410 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 16:50 (weekdays); night service 421 runs at 02:00.
Next buses to London as of 06:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Old Swan, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541 | National Express | ~410 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:20 | 14:40 | Broadgreen Interchange (Stop D) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Manchester, Birmingham & Milton Keynes |
| 540 | National Express | ~365 min | 2 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 13:35 | 16:50 | Broadgreen Interchange (Stop D) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Manchester & Milton Keynes |
| 421 | National Express | ~400 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 02:00 | 02:00 | Broadgreen Interchange (Stop D) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Manchester, Birmingham & Milton Keynes |
Times are for the first boarding point in Old Swan 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 541 bus, 540 bus or 421 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Old Swan to London?
3 routes run directly from Old Swan to London: the 541 (National Express), the 540 (National Express), the 421 (National Express). The most frequent is the 541, 4 times each weekday — board at Broadgreen Interchange (Stop D) and get off at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound), about 410 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Old Swan to London?
Around 410 minutes on the 541, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Swan to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 16:50 — and night service 421 runs at 02:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Swan 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.