How far is London from Sofia by coach?

The distance between Sofia and London by coach is approximately 1251 miles (2017 km).

Is there a way to reach London from Sofia without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Sofia to London from £107 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to London on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	01:45	Serdika	2d 5h	05:25	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Sofia to London on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	01:45	Serdika	2d 5h	05:35	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Sofia to London on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:45	Serdika	2d 5h	05:00	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:50	Serdika	1d 21h	18:20	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	22:50	Serdika	2d 8h	05:00	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	22:50	Serdika	2d 8h	04:50	London Gatwick Airport North Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 15:57 EET.

Get from Sofia to London

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2d 5hAverage duration

1243 milesDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at £136

Union Ivkoni Sofia London recent customer reviews

The majority of drivers were smoking non-stop this is against the law. There was no toilet on the coach this is also against the law. One driver was looking at his phone and making phone calls for about an hour and a half when driving on the motorway full of lorries in Hungary. Putting many people's lives at risk...

Shirley A.

7 October 2023

This is the most disgusting company. The staff is rude and they was not leaving us to have a break even for toilet. There was old people with health problems and not having food to take them medication. The toilet in the bus was not available and they take plenty of passenger in this time of COVID-19. Also we was more than 5 hours late because of 2 passengers. The one

Gery G.

18 September 2021

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Where are the popular stops in Sofia and London?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Green Line Coach Station

C - Finchley Road

D - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

E - Earl's Court

F - London Elephant & Castle

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Sofia to London

How far is London from Sofia by coach?
The distance between Sofia and London by coach is approximately 1251 miles (2017 km).
Is there a way to reach London from Sofia without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

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17/11

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19/11

£151

20/11

£132

21/11

£119

22/11

£123

23/11

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The cheapest trip from Sofia to London was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £119

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

You can expect to pay from £119 to £179 for a bus ticket from Sofia to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £119, which is on 2025-11-21.