The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to St Erth
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
8 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
8 h 44 m
Buses on 20 Sept
7
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to St Erth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to St Erth will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 7 buses from London to St Erth, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 401 km distance in an average of 8 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 20 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.
FlixBus23:599h01London, Victoria Coach Station9:00Penzance, Station Road£261One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:009h25London, Victoria Coach Station17:25Penzance, Station Road£261One-way0 changes
NX40622:308h23London, Victoria Coach Station6:53St Erth, A30£491One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:008h15London, Victoria Coach Station0:15Truro, Bus Station£511One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:008h40London, Victoria Coach Station0:40Penryn, Falmouth University£521One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:008h15London, Victoria Coach Station0:15Truro, Bus Station£511One-way0 changes
NX40622:308h23London, Victoria Coach Station6:53St Erth, A30£491One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:008h40London, Victoria Coach Station0:40Penryn, Falmouth University£521One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:599h01London, Victoria Coach Station9:00Penzance, Station Road£261One-way0 changes
NX504 · NX10410:309h20London, Victoria Coach Station19:50St Erth, A30£521One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to St Erth
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to St Erth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a flight costs an average of £229.
Distance: 401 km
Compare bus with
| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £229 Average Price | £107 Average Price | £87 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to St Erth:
A coach is £67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Erth costing on average £107.
A coach is £189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Erth costing on average £229.
Other travel options to St Erth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Coach takes on average 8h 39m.
Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £87 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £47. The journey takes 8h 39m versus 5h 23m 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
London to St Erth bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to St Erth coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:30 London | 8h23 | 6:53 Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
FlixBus | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h25 | 17:25 Penzance, Station Road | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · NX504 · NX104 | 10:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 9h30 | 19:50 St Erth, A30 | 2 changes | |
NX504 · NX104 | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h20 | 19:50 St Erth, A30 | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h15 | 0:15 Truro, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h40 | 0:40 Penryn, Falmouth University | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to St Erth
Buses from London to St Erth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 401 km distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 401 km |
Average bus duration 8h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 0:50 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: National Express from London to St ErthYou can travel by bus between London to St Erth with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to St Erth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to St Erth 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 St Erth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and St Erth
Most London to St Erth buses use the London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) to St Erth, A30 station pair. Use this guide to compare London and St Erth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which London station do buses to St Erth 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, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station) from London city centre
Getting to London, Hammersmith Bridge Road from London city centre
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road is 7 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road bus station facilities and services
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road. ATMs are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Wheelchair accessible.
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