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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Highcliffe to London
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 16 m
Buses on 18 Sept
15
Distance
139 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Highcliffe to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Highcliffe to London will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Fast coaches
To travel from Highcliffe to London you need to make at least 2 changes.
6:404h40The Lord Bute11:20London£311One-way2 changes- 7:224h28The Lord Bute11:50London£311One-way2 changes
- 8:234h27The Lord Bute12:50London£311One-way2 changes
- 9:194h01The Lord Bute13:20London£311One-way2 changes
- 10:204h30The Lord Bute14:50London£311One-way2 changes
- 11:204h00The Lord Bute15:20London£311One-way2 changes
- 9:194h01The Lord Bute13:20London£311One-way2 changes
- 17:254h25The Lord Bute21:50London£311One-way2 changes
- 8:234h27The Lord Bute12:50London£311One-way2 changes
- 7:224h28The Lord Bute11:50London£311One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Highcliffe to London
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Highcliffe to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 139 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Highcliffe to London is a coach with an average price of £8.
This is compared to other travel options from Highcliffe to London:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Highcliffe to London costing on average £39.
The fastest way to travel from Highcliffe to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 2m.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 45m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Highcliffe and London including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £19. The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Highcliffe to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Highcliffe to London coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 17:25 Highcliffe | 1h55 | 19:20 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Highcliffe to London by train or coach
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Why should you book Highcliffe to London coaches with Omio?
Megabus as well as National Express or More Bus offer coaches services from Highcliffe to London.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Highcliffe to London.
Why book with Omio vs Megabus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Megabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express or More Bus to find the best option for your trip from Highcliffe to London.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express or More Bus to find the best option for your trip from Highcliffe to London.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Highcliffe to London.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Highcliffe to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Highcliffe to London run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 38 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 139 km distance in 1h 55m.
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 139 km |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 38 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 5 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
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, More Bus from Highcliffe to LondonYou can travel by bus between Highcliffe to London with Megabus, National Express, More Bus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board
What's included in each class
Compare Megabus classes and the amenities included in each one.
Front seat
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Leg
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
Reservable
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Standard +
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Table seat
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
Top of stairs
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
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
2h 50m
Cheapest National Express Price
£14
National Express frequency
36 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.
What's included in each class
Compare National Express classes and the amenities included in each one.
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
More Bus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average More Bus Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest More Bus Price
£31
More Bus frequency
10 a day
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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.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.90
- Day pass
- £16.60
To the city centre
London Victoria Coach Station -> Charing Cross, London
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
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FAQs: Highcliffe to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Highcliffe 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Highcliffe to London can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Highcliffe to London is £8; 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 Highcliffe to London is 1h 55m to travel the 139 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 Highcliffe to London leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Highcliffe to London leaves at 23:57.
Yes, there are 38 direct coaches a day from Highcliffe to London with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Highcliffe to London, you can count on Megabus, National Express, More Bus for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Highcliffe and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London from Highcliffe is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Highcliffe to London is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Highcliffe and London including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Highcliffe to London:
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Highcliffe to London for coach company Megabus, National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Highcliffe to London depends on the coach companies:
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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 Highcliffe to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Highcliffe to London:
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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 Highcliffe to London:
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Highcliffe to London.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Highcliffe to London with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Highcliffe to London with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Highcliffe to London with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Highcliffe and London
Most Highcliffe to London buses use the Bournemouth, Coach Station to London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road. Use this guide to compare Highcliffe and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Highcliffe
Arrival bus stations in London
Which London station do buses from Highcliffe arrive at?
Buses from Highcliffe to London most often arrive at London, York Road (London Eye). Some services arrive at London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your London arrival station.
London, York Road (London Eye)47 York Rd, London SE1 7NJ, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to London, York Road (London Eye) from London city centre
Bus159, N109, N381 · 11m · £4 · every ~33 min
London, York Road (London Eye) bus station facilities and services
London, York Road (London Eye) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, York Road (London Eye): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station from London city centre
BusN11, N44 · 11m · £10 · every ~4 min
148 · 14m · £2 · every ~30 min
38, N38 · 16m · £2 · every ~46 min
24 · 23m · £2 · every ~25 min
390 · 31m · £2 · every ~26 min
A8 · 33m · £0.90 · every ~10 min
London, Victoria Coach Station164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
BusN11, N44 · 9m · £10 · every ~4 min
148 · 17m · £2 · every ~30 min
24 · 25m · £2 · every ~25 min
38, N38 · 30m · £2 · every ~46 min
A8 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~10 min
390 · 35m · £2 · every ~26 min
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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