Blackburn to London bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Blackburn to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Oct

Cheapest price on 20 Oct

£29

Average ticket price on 20 Oct

£32

Fastest journey on 20 Oct

6 h 30 m

Average journey duration on 20 Oct

6 h 38 m

Buses on 20 Oct

3

Distance

296 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Blackburn to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Blackburn to London will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.

Fast coaches

On Tue 20 Oct, we found 3 buses from Blackburn to London, including 3 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 6 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • National Express
    7:206h45
    Blackburn
    14:05London
    £291One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    11:006h40
    Blackburn
    17:40London
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    8:506h30
    Blackburn
    15:20London
    £361One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Blackburn to London

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Buses from Blackburn to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.

There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:39, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 296 km distance in 6h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
296 km
Average bus duration
7h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
6h 20m
First bus
0:39
Last bus
23:30
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Blackburn to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Blackburn to London coaches for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX5409:50 Blackburn, Penny Street
6h30
16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX540 · NX401 · NX0259:50 Blackburn, Penny Street
9h40
19:30 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 changes
National ExpressNX540 · NX230 · NX0359:50 Blackburn, Penny Street
8h35
18:25 London, Earl's Court2 changes
National ExpressNX540 · NX035 · NX0259:50 Blackburn, Penny Street
9h40
19:30 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 changes
National ExpressRL152 · NX42421:17 Blackburn, Penny Street
9h13
6:30 London, Victoria Coach Station1 change
National ExpressRL152 · NX42421:17 Blackburn, Penny Street
8h53
6:10 London, Earl's Court1 change

This is the last bus of the day.

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National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
6h 20m
Cheapest National Express Price
£17
National Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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Pound sterling (£)

Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or street food.
Mid-range
£20-40 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
£80+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-5 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.

FAQs: Blackburn to London coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackburn to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Blackburn to London can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Blackburn to London is £41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Blackburn to London is 6h 20m to travel the 296 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Blackburn to London leaves at 0:39. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Blackburn to London leaves at 23:30.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Blackburn to London with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Blackburn to London, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Blackburn and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Blackburn , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Blackburn, Penny Street, Preston, Bus Station . When arriving in London , you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Earl's Court, London, Baker Street Station, London, York Road (London Eye), London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Hammersmith Bridge Road, London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Golders Green Station, London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Blackburn, Penny Street, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 2 away from the city centre.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Blackburn and London including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Blackburn to London:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Blackburn to London for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Blackburn to London depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Blackburn to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Blackburn to London:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Blackburn to London:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Blackburn to London.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Blackburn to London with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Blackburn to London with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Blackburn to London with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Blackburn and London

Most Blackburn to London buses use the Blackburn, Penny Street to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Earl's Court. Use this guide to compare Blackburn and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Blackburn
Arrival bus stations in London

Which Blackburn station do buses to London leave from?

Buses from Blackburn to London leave from Blackburn, Penny Street. The station is from Blackburn city centre at Blackburn, Blackburn BB1 5AX, UK.
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City-centre transport

Getting to Blackburn, Penny Street from Blackburn city centre

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Blackburn, Penny Street bus station facilities and services

Blackburn, Penny Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Blackburn, Penny Street. ATMs are available at Blackburn, Penny Street.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Blackburn, Penny Street.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Blackburn, Penny Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn, Penny Street: Access ramps available for wheelchairs.

Most popular bus connections from Blackburn

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