424 London - Blackpool
Operated by National Express. First bus 02:05, last bus 23:30. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:00–06:35. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 424? 6 other bus routes are numbered 424 elsewhere in the UK — see every 424 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 03:25 to Digbeth, Birmingham - Blackpool | 23:30 to Belgravia, Victoria - Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | · | 23:30 |
| Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | · | 00:15 |
| Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | 03:25 | 03:25 |
| Hatherton Street (Stop WE) | 03:50 | 03:50 |
| bus station (stand B) | 04:55 | 04:55 |
| Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) | 05:45 | 05:45 |
| Manchester Central Coach Station | 06:10 | 06:10 |
| Bolton Interchange (Stand G) | 06:35 | 06:35 |
| Bus Station (Stand A) | 07:10 | 07:10 |
| National Express Coach Facility (by) | 07:50 | 07:50 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off and where it finishes — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Blackpool: 1 journey, first 03:25 towards Victoria: 1 journey, first 02:05
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Blackpool: 1 journey, first 23:30
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Blackpool: 2 journeys, first 03:25 towards Victoria: 2 journeys, first 22:00
Route map
All stops on route 424
424 towards Blackpool
All 10 stops
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
- Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
- Hatherton Street (Stop WE) Walsall
- bus station (stand B) Hanley
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) Manchester Airport
- Manchester Central Coach Station Manchester City Centre
- Bolton Interchange (Stand G) Bolton
- Bus Station (Stand A) Preston City Centre
- National Express Coach Facility (by) Blackpool
424 towards Victoria
All 11 stops
- National Express Coach Facility (by) Blackpool
- Bus Station (Stand A) Preston City Centre
- Bolton Interchange (Stand G) Bolton
- Manchester Central Coach Station Manchester City Centre
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand A) Manchester Airport
- bus station (stand B) Hanley
- Hatherton Street (Stop WE) Walsall
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
- Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
- West Cromwell Road / Tesco (Stop D) Earls Court
- London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) Victoria
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 424 coach?
The first 424 departure on weekdays leaves at 02:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 424 coach?
The last 424 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 424 coach cost?
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.
Who runs the 424 coach?
The 424 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 12 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.