Where do coaches leave London from?

Victoria Coach Station is the main hub for National Express and FlixBus. Megabus uses Victoria Coach Station and several roadside stops including Liverpool Street and Stratford. Some operators also depart from Golders Green and Earls Court.

Are coaches cheaper than trains from London?

Almost always yes — Megabus and FlixBus advance fares start from £1–£5; National Express tickets are typically £10–£25 for medium-distance routes. The trade-off is journey time: coaches usually take 1.5–2× longer than rail.

Do London coaches go to Europe?

Yes — FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Eurolines operate cross-Channel services from Victoria Coach Station to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels and beyond via the Eurotunnel or Dover ferry.

CCH

Long-distance · Inter-city

London Coach Services

Long-distance coaches from London — distinct from TfL city buses. Four major operators link Victoria Coach Station with hundreds of UK towns and dozens of European cities, usually for a fraction of the rail fare.

Major operators

National Express

UK-wide network, 900+ destinations

Terminal: Victoria Coach Station

From: £10 (advance)

Megabus

UK + select European routes

Terminal: Victoria + roadside stops

From: £1 (advance)

FlixBus

UK + extensive European network

Terminal: Victoria Coach Station

From: £5 (advance)

BlaBlaCar Bus

Mostly cross-Channel to France & Benelux

Terminal: Victoria Coach Station

From: £9 (advance)

Coach terminals in London

Victoria Coach Station — the main hub, on Buckingham Palace Road, 5 min walk from Victoria rail/Tube station.
Liverpool Street — kerbside departures for some Megabus and FlixBus services.
Stratford — eastbound coach stop, useful for travellers near the Olympic Park.
Golders Green — historic coach interchange for north-bound services.

Related transport pages

TfL city buses →Airport buses →Train lines →Commuter rail →