Scarborough to London bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Scarborough to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 27 Oct

Cheapest price on 27 Oct

£16

Average ticket price on 27 Oct

£21

Fastest journey on 27 Oct

9 h 10 m

Average journey duration on 27 Oct

9 h 13 m

Buses on 27 Oct

5

Distance

309 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Scarborough to London will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.

Fast coaches

On Tue 27 Oct, we found 5 buses from Scarborough to London, including 5 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 309 km distance in an average of 9 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 9 h 25 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.

  • National Express
    8:109h10
    Scarborough
    17:20London
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    11:109h10
    Scarborough
    20:20London
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    9:109h10
    Scarborough
    18:20London
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    19:259h25
    Scarborough
    4:50London
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    12:109h10
    Scarborough
    21:20London
    £251One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Scarborough to London

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Buses from Scarborough to London run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 22:36. The fastest coach covers the 309 km distance in 7h 27m.

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
309 km
Average bus duration
8h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Buses per day
16
Fastest bus
7h 27m
First bus
0:10
Last bus
22:36
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
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

Frequently asked questions about your Scarborough to London trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Scarborough to London.

Cheap coach tickets from Scarborough to London can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Scarborough to London is £36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Scarborough to London leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Scarborough to London leaves at 22:36.
There are 16 coaches a day from Scarborough to London which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Live departures

Scarborough to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to London coaches for today, Monday 26 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National Express14:20 Scarborough
8h00
22:20 London0 changesdirect
National Express18:25 Scarborough
10h25
4:50 London0 changesdirect
Tuesday 27 October
National Express8:10 Scarborough
9h10
17:20 London0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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National Express operates all coaches services from Scarborough to London.
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Bus providers: National Express from Scarborough to LondonYou can travel by bus between Scarborough to London with National Express for as low as £14. 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 National Express Duration
7h 27m
Cheapest National Express Price
£14
National Express frequency
16 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.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Scarborough and London

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Scarborough to London, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Scarborough and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Scarborough to London:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Scarborough to London for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Scarborough to London depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Scarborough to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Scarborough to London:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Scarborough to London:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Scarborough to London.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Scarborough to London with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Scarborough to London with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Scarborough to London with the following coach company: National Express.

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Things to do in London

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  • Must visit

The British Museum

World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.

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The National Gallery

National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.

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Victoria and Albert Museum

Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.

Pound sterling (£)

Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or street food.
Mid-range
£20-40 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
£80+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-5 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.

FAQs: Scarborough to London coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scarborough 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
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Scarborough and London including taking a coach and train.
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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Scarborough and London

Most Scarborough to London buses use the Scarborough, Rail Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Earl's Court. Use this guide to compare Scarborough and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Scarborough
Arrival bus stations in London

Which Scarborough station do buses to London leave from?

Buses from Scarborough to London leave from Scarborough, Rail Station. The station is from Scarborough city centre at Scarborough railway station, Scarborough YO11 1TN, UK.
Scarborough, Rail StationScarborough railway station, Scarborough YO11 1TN, UKWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Scarborough, Rail Station from Scarborough city centre

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Scarborough, Rail Station bus station facilities and services

Scarborough, Rail Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafes and small eateries nearby.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Scarborough, Rail Station. ATMs are available at Scarborough, Rail Station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Scarborough, Rail Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Scarborough, Rail Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Scarborough, Rail Station: Step-free access available for buses.

Bus stations for Scarborough to London

Check bus stations information for Scarborough and London, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.

When departing from Scarborough , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Scarborough, Rail Station . When arriving in London , you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Earl's Court, London, Baker Street Station, London, Hammersmith Bridge Road, London, York Road (London Eye), London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Scarborough, Rail Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 2 away from the city centre.

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