Bus from St Austell to London
3 direct routes · about 405 min · first bus 10:25, last bus 21:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to London as of 18:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St Austell, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | National Express | ~405 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 10:25 | 10:25 | Bus Station (Stand E) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | St Blazey Gate, St Blazey, Lostwithiel, East Taphouse, Plymouth & Three Mile Cross |
| 404 | National Express | ~480 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 21:50 | 21:50 | Bus Station (Stand E) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | St Blazey Gate, St Blazey, Lostwithiel, East Taphouse, Plymouth, Totnes & 8 more |
| 805 | National Express | ~525 min | 2 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 09:45 | 21:50 | Bus Station (Stand E) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, Bridgwater & Bristol |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Austell 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 504 bus, 404 bus or 805 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from St Austell to London?
3 routes run directly from St Austell to London: the 504 (National Express), the 404 (National Express), the 805 (National Express). The most frequent is the 504, 4 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand E) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 405 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Austell to London?
Around 405 minutes on the 504, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at St Blazey Gate, St Blazey, Lostwithiel, East Taphouse and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Austell to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:25 and the last around 21:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Austell 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.