The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Ashbourne
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 40 m
Buses on 17 Sept
1
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Ashbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Ashbourne will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 1 buses from London to Ashbourne, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 200 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
8:052h40London10:45Ashbourne£161One-way0 changes
8:052h40London10:45Ashbourne£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Ashbourne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Ashbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a flight costs an average of £78.
Distance: 200 km
Compare bus with
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price | £78 Average Price | £110 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Ashbourne:
A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ashbourne costing on average £47.
A coach is £66 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Ashbourne costing on average £78.
Other travel options to Ashbourne take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Coach takes on average 3h 3m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (3h 3m by bus vs 3h 12m by car) and save roughly £98 compared to fuel and tolls (£12 vs £110). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Live departures
London to Ashbourne bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Ashbourne coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:05 London | 2h40 | 10:45 Ashbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London to Ashbourne by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Ashbourne
Buses from London to Ashbourne run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:05. The fastest coach covers the 200 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 200 km |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 0:50 |
Last bus 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: London to Ashbourne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Ashbourne 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 Ashbourne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Ashbourne
Most London to Ashbourne buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Derby, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Ashbourne bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which London station do buses to Ashbourne leave from?
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:
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.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station from London city centre
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