The cheapest and fastest coaches from Shipley to London
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Shipley to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shipley to London will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 buses that leave Shipley for London 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 281 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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 train, coach and flight for Shipley to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shipley to London 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £65.
Distance: 281 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price | £166 Average Price |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Shipley to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Shipley to London coaches for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:50 Shipley | 5h30 | 18:20 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:30 Shipley | 5h50 | 23:20 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Shipley to London by train, coach or flight
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Why should you book Shipley to London coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Shipley to London.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Shipley to London.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Shipley to London.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Shipley to London.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Shipley to London
Buses from Shipley to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 281 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 281 km |
Average bus duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Shipley to LondonYou can travel by bus between Shipley to London with National Express, 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: Shipley to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shipley 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- 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.
- 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.
- Megabus
- 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).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Shipley and London
- 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
Most popular bus connections from Shipley
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