National Express popular routes and schedules
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| Popular routes | First and last departures | Average duration | Minimum price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow - Southampton | First and last departures12:05am – 11:50pm | Average duration1h 40m | Minimum pricePEN 79 | |
| London Heathrow Airport - Southampton | First and last departures12:05am – 11:50pm | Average duration1h 40m | Minimum pricePEN 79 | |
| London - Bristol | First and last departures12:30am – 11:59pm | Average duration3h 27m | Minimum pricePEN 17 | |
| London - Bristol Bus & Coach Station | First and last departures12:30am – 11:59pm | Average duration3h 24m | Minimum pricePEN 24 | |
| London - London | First and last departures12:00am – 11:59pm | Average duration1h 44m | Minimum pricePEN 13 | |
| Bristol - London | First and last departures12:55am – 9:15pm | Average duration3h 23m | Minimum pricePEN 24 |
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National Express’s Coverage in Numbers
- Daily Departures24298
- Cities241
- Countries2
- Routes3625
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National Express User Reviews
National Express has received mixed feedback from its users. While some passengers appreciated their trip to London, others noted issues such as late departures and confusion at the coach station regarding departure gates. Additionally, there were mentions of older coaches with cleanliness concerns and discomfort due to cold temperatures inside the bus.
My 1st time travelling by coach but my train was £55 from birmingham to doncaster coach was £18.90 so savin alot ...coach was clean the driver was very helpful did his job perfectly...alth by coach it was 1 hour 45 longer than train but i had time to kill ...highly recommed i for one will definatly be looking again to travel by coach..i do have a car but no stress travelling
Julie A.
Bus left on time, travelled safely and arrived early. Customer communications and announcements could have been a little friendlier. That the person sitting next to me was far to big for the seat didn't help, but that's a difficult problem to deal with.
Ken R.
Willie the driver very freindly efficient anf professional.On time both endd
Desmond D.
I was very pleased with my trip. It all went well.
Iris E.
On time, comfy seats, good price, on board charging ports on all seats, pleasant driver put all large heavy cases under coach for our journey and for them all put at destination.
Nicola G.
Customer service was excellent. Very good at keeping time as well. Announcements clear and to the point.
Emanuel N.
Frequently asked questions about National Express
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
Where does National Express operate?
Based on recent Busbud data, National Express operates in Ireland, United Kingdom, serving up to 241 cities with 3625 routes we've seen available over the past year.
How reliable is travelling with National Express?
Based on Busbud traveller reviews, National Express has an overall rating of 4.2/5. In key areas, travellers rate National Express 4.1/5 for punctuality and timeliness, 4.7/5 for overall cleanliness, and 3.4/5 for Wi-Fi connectivity quality.
What are the most popular routes operated by National Express?
The most popular National Express routes are Glasgow to Edinburgh, London to Edinburgh, Cardiff to London. See all National Express schedules and prices on Busbud.
Can I change or cancel a National Express ticket?
Ticket change and cancellation policies vary by operator and fare type. On select National Express routes, Busbud offers a Refund for Any Reason add-on at checkout, which allows refunds up to 30 minutes before departure. Check refund eligibility at checkout.
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