Prescot to London bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Prescot to London

Showing times and prices for 30 Nov

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£33

Fastest journey

6 h 17 m

Average duration

6 h 43 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

280 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Prescot to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Prescot to London will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.

Fast coaches

To travel from Prescot to London you need to make at least one change.

Arriva North West
12:357h10
Prescot
19:45London
£321One-way
1 change
Arriva North West
16:596h26
Prescot
23:25London
£321One-way
1 change
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
12:457h00
Prescot
19:45London
£341One-way
2 changes
Arriva North West
17:086h17
Prescot
23:25London
£341One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Prescot to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prescot to London 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 train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £43.

Distance: 280 km

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Train

£16

Average Price

Cheapest

£60

Average Price

6h 15m

Average total duration

5h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 36m

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30m

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National Express

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Avanti West Coast

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Live departures

Prescot to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Prescot to London coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 06:52
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbus14:25 Prescot
5h50
20:15 London0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Prescot to London

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Buses from Prescot to London run on average 36 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 280 km distance in 7h 20m.

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
280 km
Average bus duration
5h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Buses per day
36
Direct buses
13
Fastest bus
7h 20m
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: National Express, Arriva North West, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Prescot to LondonYou can travel by bus between Prescot to London with National Express, Arriva North West, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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 Duration
7h 0m
Cheapest Price
£12
National Express frequency
22 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.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

Arriva North West

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 17m
Cheapest Price
£32
Arriva North West frequency
2 a day

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 13m
Cheapest Price
£32
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Prescot to London coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prescot 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Prescot to London can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Prescot to London is £12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Prescot to London coach time is 4 h 50 min   covering the 174 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Prescot to London leaves at 00: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Prescot to London leaves at 23: 36.
There are 15 coaches a day from Prescot to London which require at least one change with Megabus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire or Arriva North West. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Prescot to London, you can count on Megabus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire or Arriva North West for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Prescot to London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to London from Prescot is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Prescot to London by coach is February.
You have options as you can travel from Prescot to London 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
No, the coach from Prescot to London has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Prescot to London.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Prescot to London.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Prescot to London.
    No, luggage for the coach from Prescot to London needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Prescot to London.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Prescot to London.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Prescot to London.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Prescot to London.

    popular bus stations

    Important Stations and Airports in Prescot and London

    Prescot
    London
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    address
    Address
    Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, Hounslow, TW6 1EW, London, UK
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 00:00-23:59
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Bath Road
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Pret a Manger (in the station)
    • Caffè Nero (in the station)
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Ramps, assistance
    WC
    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
    London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    address
    Address
    164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP, United Kingdom
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-23:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    2 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Buckingham Palace Road
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Pret a Manger (in the station)
    • Starbucks (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    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, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    information
    address
    Address
    London Hammersmith Bridge Road, Black's Road 1-5, W6 9DT
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    information
    London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)
    information

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