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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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York to London

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Coach from York to London

National Express coaches connect York to London up to 3 times daily, with fares starting from £18.00 one-way*.

Stretch out in our comfortable seating as we transport you directly from historic York to several convenient London stops, ensuring you arrive exactly where you need to be.

Coach from York to London

National Express coaches connect York to London up to 3 times daily, with fares starting from £18.00 one-way*.

Stretch out in our comfortable seating as we transport you directly from historic York to several convenient London stops, ensuring you arrive exactly where you need to be.

York to London journey information
Fastest journey time 4 hrs 35 mins (to Golders Green)
Cheapest price From £18.00
Distance (approx) 337km
No. of stops 2 (fastest service, other services may vary)
First & last journey daily 1:45am/11:25am

 

Our York to London services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

Our 436 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • York, Station Road
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • London (Golders Green)
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Our 561 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • York, Station Road
  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station
  • Sheffield (Meadowhall) Interchange
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • London (Golders Green)
  • London (Finchley Road)
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

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Departing from York

Our York coach stops are conveniently located just outside York Railway Station, placing you right in the heart of the city with excellent connections to other public transport options.

Before boarding, take advantage of the numerous coffee shops, bars and local eateries surrounding our coach stops to fuel up for your journey south.

Arriving in London

London Victoria Coach Station is 300 metres from the tube network, with the Victoria, District and Circle Lines nearby.

Step outside to find a bus stop served by many city centre routes, or walk 300 metres to Victoria Rail Station for more connections. For door-to-door service, a taxi rank operates outside on Eccleston Place.

Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station facilities for more information.

 

Perfect for:

 

 Business travellers needing direct York to London transport
 Day-trippers exploring England's historic cities
 Budget-conscious passengers seeking affordable intercity travel

 

Book your York to London coach journey today and experience the comfort and convenience of National Express travel while saving those pounds for your London adventures.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from York Station Road at 1.45am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 6.50am.

The last coach leaves from York Station Road at 11.25am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 17.10pm.

A one-way journey from York to London is available from £18.00*.

Our fastest coach journey from York to London takes 4 hours 35 mins to our Golders Green stop.

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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