The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Castle Donington
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Castle Donington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Castle Donington will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 buses that leave London for Castle Donington every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to Castle Donington
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Castle Donington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 170 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Castle Donington bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Castle Donington coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:35 London | 3h30 | 23:05 Castle Donington | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
![]() | 09:30 London | 4h00 | 13:30 Castle Donington | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Castle Donington
Buses from London to Castle Donington run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 170 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 170 km |
Average bus duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from London to Castle DoningtonYou can travel by bus between London to Castle Donington with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Castle Donington coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Castle Donington 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 Castle Donington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Castle Donington, Donington Park, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Castle Donington
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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