How far is York from London by coach?

The journey from London to York by coach covers an approximate distance of 174 miles (281 km).

Is there a way to reach York from London without a car?

You can reach York from London by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus London to York from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to York on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 10m	20:10	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:25	Golders Green	4h 30m	03:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 33m	15:03	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

Next departures from London to York on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 10m	20:10	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:25	Golders Green	4h 30m	03:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 33m	15:03	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

Next departures from London to York on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 33m	15:03	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:25	Golders Green	4h 30m	03:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 33m	15:03	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

Next departures from London to York on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:05	Finchley Road	6h 37m	20:42	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:25	Golders Green	4h 30m	03:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 33m	15:03	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

Next departures from London to York on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 12m	20:42	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:25	Golders Green	4h 30m	03:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 33m	15:03	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

Next departures from London to York on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	4h 55m	03:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	Cheapest
Bus	23:25	Golders Green	4h 30m	03:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 23m	14:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

Next departures from London to York on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 12m	20:42	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:25	Golders Green	4h 30m	03:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	12:55	York Bus Stop (RC)	No tags
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 33m	15:03	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to York

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

174 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £47	Average duration6h 1m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£27 - £303	Average duration1h 56m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £35	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers have reported positive experiences with this bus company, mentioning that everything was on time and efficient. They also found the trip to be nice, easy to book, and punctual.

National Express London York recent customer reviews

Great experience for the value and for overall coach experience. Would recommend to anyone interested in coach services.

Caitlyn H.

15 October 2018

The bus got delayed for more than an hour and half. They kept saying the bus has been delayed No reason why such a delay was never given and the staff didn't know what time the bus would be replaced. We got so tired of waiting standing in the termnial for hours we just took the train instead. Our tickets were non refundable and i didnt even bother to argue with their staff who really couldn't answer questions but kept telling people to wait.

Ggotnarae H.

13 September 2018

Outward journey was a bit confusing, on our last leg was changed to local bus going all around the villages...

D J C.

8 July 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11359 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £21

FlixBus London York recent customer reviews

Coach came 3 hours late, I missed my connection coach Leeds to York to arrive late for work.

Anna C.

8 October 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in London and York?

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

Stops in York

A - York Bus Stop (RC)

B - University Of York Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to York

How far is York from London by coach?
The journey from London to York by coach covers an approximate distance of 174 miles (281 km).
Is there a way to reach York from London without a car?
You can reach York from London by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£38

17/11

£27

Today

£18

19/11

£18

20/11

£22

21/11

£18

22/11

£15

23/11

£29

The cheapest trip from London to York was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to York as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £47 for a bus ticket from London to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from London to York?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 1m	Avg price£27	Daily departures20
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 56m	Avg price£87	Daily departures8
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 50m	Avg price£27	Daily departures1