🚌 Bus from York to London

2 direct routes · about 315 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 11:55 (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 ~315 min 3 07:45 11:55 Rail Station (Stop RD)
UKN14 FlixBus ~355 min 1 23:45 23:45 Leeman Road Coach Stop A

Times are for the first boarding point in York 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 York to London?

2 routes run directly from York to London: the 561 (National Express), the UKN14 (FlixBus).

How long does the bus take from York to London?

Around 315 minutes on the 561, depending on time of day and traffic.

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

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 561) leaves around 07:45 and the last around 11:55. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from York 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.

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