National Express popular routes and schedules
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| Popular routes | First and last departures | Average duration | Minimum price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport - Southampton | First and last departures12:05am – 11:50pm | Average duration1h 40m | Minimum priceCHF 20 | |
| Heathrow - Southampton | First and last departures12:05am – 11:50pm | Average duration1h 40m | Minimum priceCHF 20 | |
| London - Bristol | First and last departures12:30am – 11:59pm | Average duration3h 26m | Minimum priceCHF 6 | |
| London - Bristol Bus & Coach Station | First and last departures12:30am – 11:59pm | Average duration3h 24m | Minimum priceCHF 6 | |
| London - London | First and last departures12:00am – 11:59pm | Average duration1h 43m | Minimum priceCHF 4 | |
| Bristol - London | First and last departures12:55am – 9:15pm | Average duration3h 24m | Minimum priceCHF 6 |
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National Express’s Coverage in Numbers
- Daily Departures23828
- Cities241
- Countries2
- Routes3619
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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.
Drivers were wonderful. Seats a bit hard and cramped for a six hour journey
Alan R.
Our bus got cancelled to Manchester airport and we got tickets to another one 70 minutes later which we couldn't go on because then we would be late to the airport. We had to book a taxi instead which cost us a lot of money. When we tried to get a hold of national express it was hopeless. Nobody on site at the centre of Liverpool one bus station and then we couldn't get through on the phone line. I tried cancelling the tickets and get a refound through their site online as they said in the phone while waiting but the system couldn't find my booking. So we just gave up on the refound, payed a LOT OF MONEY for a taxi and couldn't even get a hold of the bus company. Useless service and just such a bad experience.
Sofia S.
Everything on time and very polite and friendly driver
Timothy R.
The coach was extremely hot and the air conditioning didn’t work properly. Me and the other passengers at the back were getting ill from the heat as it was a 3 hour journey.
Elliott B.
Frequently asked questions about National Express
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Where does National Express operate?
Based on recent Busbud data, National Express operates in Ireland, United Kingdom, serving up to 241 cities with 3619 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, Cardiff to London, London to Edinburgh. 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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