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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Eccles
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 33 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
266 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Eccles is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Eccles will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Fast coaches
Of the 3 buses that leave London for Eccles every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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.
07:554h45
London12:40Eccles
£101One-way
0 changes
22:454h55
London03:40Eccles
£141One-way
0 changes
20:003h59
London23:59Eccles
£151One-way
0 changes
20:003h59
London23:59Eccles
£151One-way
0 changes
07:554h45
London12:40Eccles
£101One-way
0 changes
22:454h55
London03:40Eccles
£141One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Eccles
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Eccles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £197.
Distance: 266 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £88 Average Price | £197 Average Price |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Eccles bus times
Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 10:39
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:55 London | 4h45 | 12:40 Eccles | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Eccles
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Eccles run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
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 266 km |
Average bus duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 59m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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 from London to EcclesYou can travel by bus between London to Eccles with Megabus, National Express for as low as £13. 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
Average Duration
4h 40m
Cheapest Price
£10
Megabus frequency
10 a day
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
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
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.
FAQs: London to Eccles coach
FAQs: Take the bus from London to Eccles with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Eccles.
Cheap coach tickets from London to Eccles can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Eccles is £19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London to Eccles coach travel time is 4 h 5 min for the 164 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London to Eccles leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from London to Eccles leaves at 23: 55.
There are 45 coaches a day from London to Eccles which require at least one change with Megabus or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best London to Eccles coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between London and Eccles to compare what amenities they may offer.
A trip to Eccles from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London to Eccles is September.
You have options as you can travel from London to Eccles 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
No, the coach from London to Eccles has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London to Eccles.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London to Eccles.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Eccles.
No, luggage for the coach from London to Eccles needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London to Eccles.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London to Eccles.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London to Eccles.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London to Eccles.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Eccles
London
Eccles
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
NorthwayWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
ShowerTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
Gatwick Airport South Terminal RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Car connection
Bath RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 kmCar connection
Northern Perimeter RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Victoria Coach Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 kmCar connection
Buckingham Palace RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
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London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
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