Book National Express coach tickets online

All National Express bus stations and schedules
Search for your destination Millions of deals worldwide
Compare results Save up to 70%
Find the right bus for you Easy and transparent
National Express
Do you want to travel with National Express?
On this page you will find all the information for your next trip with National Express: best connections, destinations, payment methods, services provided and user reviews!

Most booked coach connections from National Express

  • London London
    National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    23:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    06:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Manchester Manchester
    National Express
    7h 38m
    0
    23:57
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    07:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • Bristol Bristol
    National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    23:45
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    05:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • London London
    National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    18:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    20:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • London London
    National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    20:45
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    23:35
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • Birmingham Birmingham
    National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    23:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:35
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • London London
    National Express
    11h 20m
    0
    23:00
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    10:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • Leeds Leeds
    National Express
    6h 11m
    0
    23:59
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • London London
    National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    06:15
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    14:45
    London
    Hammersmith
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • London London
    National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    19:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    22:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • Cardiff Cardiff
    National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    18:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    21:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • Nottingham Nottingham
    National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    16:00
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    20:50
    Nottingham
    Trent University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • Most popular cities served by National Express

    Below you can find the top destinations from National Express:

    How to find your National Express coach ticket

    On CheckMyBus, you will find all the 10,514 currently available bus routes from National Express, to 247 cities worldwide, and you can compare them with the ones from all the other companies present on our website. Simply enter your departure and destination cities in our search, choose your desired travel date, specify how many people you are and off you go!

    You can also sort your search results by price, departure and arrival time as well as duration. Use the filters to further narrow down the results by the number of transfers, specific stops, payment options, equipment and on-board services and much more, making it quick and easy to find your National Express coach tickets.

    More information about National Express

    Founded in 1972, National Express is now synonymous with good value coach fares. The company offers modern buses for a comfortable bus journey. Committed to greener travel, the coach fleet should reach zero emissions by 2035.

    National Express is the UK's leading coach operator, with the largest network of coach routes. The company has also expanded its services to Ireland. Airport coach services were added in the 1990s and now offer transfers to all major airports. The portfolio also includes buses to major sporting events or festivals.

    Booking National Express coach tickets online is easy. Plus, smart online tools create a great experience before, during and after your coach journey.

    • Coach Tracker: see the location of your coach in real time.
    • Route Map: See all National Express bus routes and stations. Find them easily.
    • Timetable Finder: Get detailed information on all coach routes.
    • My Account: Log in to safe the booking fee and get even more services.

    With CheckMyBus you can compare all National Express journeys and access all promotional fares, offers and deals. You can save even more with the NX rewards programme or coach cards for young people, seniors or disabled.

    On-board services of National Express coaches

    Here you can see all the services that you will find aboard National Express coaches:

    Free

    Extra charges

    National Express offers the following seat classes:

    Economy
    Economy

    The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

    Payment Methods for National Express

    Below you will find all the payment methods accepted by National Express.
    • VISA
    • PayPal
    • Maestro
    • Amazon Pay
    • Mastercard

    FAQs about National Express

    How do I find the cheapest ticket for National Express?

    You can use our search engine to find the cheapest trip from National Express quickly and easily. Use the filter in our search engine and find all trips from National Express directly.

    How many days in advance should I book a ticket for National Express?

    In general, if you wait too long, you may pay more for your bus ticket. We at CheckMyBus have set the default time for booking a bus ticket for National Express to around 3 days before departure. Early bookers therefore usually save more.

    How can I book my ticket for National Express?

    Via CheckMyBus, you can see all the trips from National Express. When you find the right trip within our search result list, click the yellow button for the respective trip. You will be redirected to the National Express website. There you will be able to complete your booking.

    What amenities are available on National Express buses?

    Aboard National Express buses you will find many services: reclinable seats, AC and sockets to charge your electronic devices are the most common. You can find an overview of all the amenities and services offered at the section Bus amenities of National Express.

    How can I pay my ticket for National Express?

    To see which payment methods National Express offers, have a look at Payment Methods for National Express. Please note that CheckMyBus only serves as an intermediary, the payment of the ticket is made directly to National Express.

    How can I rate my trip with National Express?

    You can rate your trip with National Express directly via CheckMyBus and share your experience with other travelers. Rate National Express on a scale from 1 * to 5 ***** and tell others your opinion on a trip with National Express.

    How far in advance can you find bus trips with National Express?

    It is generally possible to check or book bus trips roughly six months in advance. If a provider only offers the route seasonally, you are welcome to contact CheckMyBus. We will then check when the next available bus of National Express leaves for you.

    How can I cancel my bus ticket from National Express?

    The cancellation policy of National Express can vary by ticket class, individual trips or possible promotions. To check if you can cancel your ticket, we suggest checking the policies mentioned during the booking process of National Express. For more information about cancellation and rescheduling, search for the Terms and Conditions on the company’s website.

    Most beloved National Express connections:

    National Express airport connections

    National Express airport connections
    You want to take National Express to the airport? No problem: here are the most searched National Express airport connections:

    Ratings and Comments for National Express

    Would you like to share your experience traveling with National Express? Leave a review!

    170 customer reviews for National Express

    (146 Ratings)
    out of 5
    5 Stars
    60 %
    4 Stars
    14 %
    3 Stars
    14 %
    2 Stars
    5 %
    1 Star
    6 %
    (24 Ratings)
    out of 5
    5 Stars
    42 %
    4 Stars
    17 %
    3 Stars
    17 %
    2 Stars
    4 %
    1 Star
    21 %
    Latest customer reviews in the UK

    Dorothy Gibson, 14/07/2026
    Bus journey was fine. The problem was the booking and subsequent customer experience when trying to amend a ticket bought in-person. Needed to refund a seat as partner was unable to travel, but de ... Bus journey was fine. The problem was the booking and subsequent customer experience when trying to amend a ticket bought in-person. Needed to refund a seat as partner was unable to travel, but despite spending at least 3 hours trying to get through to someone on the customer service number, I never actually got to speak to anyone. Eventually I went to the ticket office in-person in Milton Keynes, but they couldn't provide a refund either as it's all online. If you don't use a computer as your primary means of booking however, then it seems virtually impossible to do a simple refund. I will say that *** at the Milton Keynes office was very understanding and tried to help as best as she could.

    Dorothy Gibson on 11/07/2026 travelled from Milton Keynes - Sunderland and does not recommends National Express 👎

    Lana Kopitova, 08/07/2026

    Was very good,friendly and comfortable

    Lana Kopitova on 03/07/2026 travelled from London - Bridgwater and recommends National Express 👍

    Jo Beill , 28/06/2026

    Jo Beill on 25/06/2026 travelled from Glasgow - Belfast and recommends National Express 👍

    Nihal Abosaif, 26/06/2026
    ⭐☆☆☆☆ Absolutely appalling service from start to finish. I arrived at Luton coach station over 30 minutes early for my 6:05 am coach to Gatwick. The departure board clearly showed Bay Q, and another ... ⭐☆☆☆☆ Absolutely appalling service from start to finish. I arrived at Luton coach station over 30 minutes early for my 6:05 am coach to Gatwick. The departure board clearly showed Bay Q, and another National Express driver even told me the coach was delayed and would arrive there. Instead, the coach arrived at Bay N with no announcement whatsoever. When I realised what had happened, I ran towards the coach while it was still reversing and repeatedly waved to the driver. He clearly saw me but deliberately ignored me and drove away. Even the driver of another National Express coach witnessed what happened and advised me to contact customer services because he felt I had been treated unfairly. Unfortunately, customer services were even worse. The adviser was rude, dismissive and showed absolutely no empathy. Rather than trying to help, she simply blamed me, saying I should have checked every bay because coaches can apparently leave from any bay regardless of what the departure boards display. If that's the case, what is the point of having departure information? I booked the next coach, but it arrived around 30 minutes late and was then delayed even further by motorway traffic and additional stops at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Terminal 5. The service was completely unreliable. To make matters worse, in the stress of trying to salvage my journey, I accidentally left my backpack on the coach. When I contacted customer services again, they refused to contact the driver, showed no compassion whatsoever, and simply told me to fill in a lost property form and pay to recover my own belongings. What disappointed me most was not just the delays, but the complete lack of customer care. At every stage I was met with indifference, inflexibility and a total absence of empathy. This was, without question, one of the worst customer service experiences I have ever had. I would strongly advise anyone relying on National Express—especially for airport travel—to think twice. Bas

    Nihal Abosaif on 25/06/2026 travelled from Luton - London and does not recommends National Express 👎

    Your e-mail address will not be published. Fields marked with asterisk are required. *

    Thank you for your comment. Your answer is awaiting approval.

    The CheckMyBus App

    Free Download

    App Store
    CheckMyBus App
    Close
    GPDR CheckMyBus shield

    We value your privacy!

    To

    show

    you

    the

    best

    bus

    deals,

    we

    and

    our

    partners

    use

    technical,

    analytical,

    and

    marketing

    cookies

    for

    ads

    personalisation.

    We

    remember

    your

    anonymized

    details

    to

    provide

    a

    personalized

    experience.