National Express popular routes and schedules
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| Popular routes | First and last departures | Average duration | Minimum price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London → London | First and last departures12:00am — 11:59pm | Average duration34m | Minimum price$4 | |
| London → Stansted | First and last departures12:01am — 11:57pm | Average duration1h 27m | Minimum price$10 | |
| London → Luton | First and last departures12:01am — 11:55pm | Average duration1h 33m | Minimum price$8 | |
| London → Bristol | First and last departures12:30am — 11:59pm | Average duration2h 57m | Minimum price$6 | |
| Bristol → London | First and last departures12:55am — 11:55pm | Average duration2h 57m | Minimum price$8 |
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National Express's Coverage in Numbers
- Daily Departures23726
- Cities244
- Countries1
- Routes3807
Travel with National Express
National Express is one of the biggest bus companies in the United Kingdom and Europe. They offer over 100 destinations, from big cities like London and Amsterdam to quaint villages like Bath and York. With their cheap prices, frequent departures, and reliable service, National Express is the bus company for you when traveling in the UK and Europe.
National Express buses offer you some of the best services such as reclining leather seats, a digital entertainment service called VUER, free WiFi, USB charging ports, on board restrooms, extra legroom and A/C.
Busbud has been an authorized seller of National Express tickets since 2015. Busbud helps you compare, find, and book cheap National Express bus tickets - at no additional cost! You can easily compare all schedules and ticket prices on Busbud. For your next trip, choose the bus and book on Busbud. It's simple, fast, cheap, and environmentally friendly!
National Express Destinations
With National Express, you will able to travel and explore cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, and many more. With routes all over the UK and Europe, you're sure to find what you're looking for with National Express. Whether you'll be commuting, visiting friends and family or going on holiday, National Express will have a coach for you.
Booking your National Express Ticket Online
With Busbud, it is very easy to book a National Express ticket: you simply need to fill in the details of your trip in our search bar (dates of travel, departure and arrival cities, numbers of passengers) and click on Search now. Then, select the National Express departure that suits you best and securely complete your booking on Busbud.
We recommend that you book your ticket at least 1 to 2 weeks in advance, as ticket prices tend to raise when the travel date gets closer.
National Express Discounts and Promotions
Occasionally, National Express offers discounts and promotional to travelers. All of National Express' discounts and promotions are integrated into Busbud's search results. Be sure to take advantage of all National Express' promotions by booking your bus ticket on Busbud.
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National Express User Reviews
National Express is appreciated for providing a comfortable and smooth travel experience, with buses that are consistently on time. However, some users noted confusion regarding the number of stops during what was expected to be an express service. Overall, passengers seem satisfied with their journeys despite occasional delays due to rush hour traffic.
Very good and the drivers were very helpful with your luggage 🧳 and letting me go to the bus station swindon,instead of queens drive ,as I would of meant me getting 2 buses instead of 1.Also like to thank the ticket information downstairs at stanstead for letting get an earlier coach, as it cut 2 hours of my intented journey many thanks Mr Lawrence kirby
Lawrence K.
The trip from Heathrow airport to Southampton was fine as was the driver. The issue was the people pushing and shoving, trying to be first on and not being careful of those around them. At the arrival in Southampton, there was very little space between the bus and the fence, making it very difficult for people to get their luggage with everybody again pushing and shoving. There was very little room to walk and pull a suitcase between the people lined up to get onto the bus.
Lucinda L.
Terrible service. Did not link to National express app and was unable to alter when delay issues occurred. Book direct- avoid unaccountable middle person.
Lewis E.
It was nice and very kindly staff
Tania A.
It was cool, and the driver arrived in good time
Ogbonnia O.
The driver allowed us to get on the wrong bus . He was vile when we flagged it to him with no apology or the slightest bit of concern that we were going to miss our flight . Disgusting customer service .
Joanne B.
National Express FAQ
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
Where does National Express operate?
Based on recent Busbud data, National Express operates in United Kingdom, serving up to 244 cities with 3807 routes we've seen available in the last year.
How reliable is traveling with National Express?
Based on Busbud traveller reviews, National Express has an overall rating of 4.2/5. In key areas, travellers rate National Express 4.1/5 for punctuality and timeliness, 4.7/5 for overall cleanliness, and 3.4/5 for Wi-Fi connectivity quality.
What are the most popular routes operated by National Express?
The most popular National Express routes are London to Edinburgh, Edinburgh to Glasgow, Stansted to London. See all National Express schedules and prices on Busbud.
Can I change or cancel a National Express ticket?
Ticket change and cancellation policies vary by operator and fare type. On select National Express routes, Busbud offers Refund for Any Reason add-on at checkout, which allows refunds up to 30 minutes before departure. Check refund eligibility at checkout.
How do I book a National Express ticket?
You can book National Express tickets directly on Busbud. Search your desired route, compare multiple schedules and prices that National Express offers, select what works best for you, and complete your booking securely online or in the Busbud app.
Do National Express buses have WiFi on board?
Yes, there is FREE WiFi available on the majority of National Express buses and services.
Traveling with National Express
Experience the journey with the comfort and safety of National Express buses. Our partners prioritize quality service, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable travel experience every time.
- Bathrooms
Each National Express bus has a restroom located at the rear, equipped with a sink for added convenience. These restrooms are accessible at any point in the journey and kept clean for passenger use.
- Food & Drinks
Passengers on National Express coaches can bring cold snacks, sandwiches, and non-alcoholic drinks, with hot drinks requiring safety lids to prevent spills. Perishable items like dairy, meat, and fish are prohibited, and strong-smelling or messy foods are discouraged to maintain cleanliness and comfort for everyone on board.
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