Bus & Coach

If you’d rather someone else was driving, or aren’t able to drive, the extensive bus and coach services along the Great West Way will come as a relief. They can also be a very cost effective choice, useful for budget travel. 

There are multiple coach services between London and Bristol by companies including National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach and Eurolines. Journey times are dependent on traffic and departure point (some depart from the airports, others from London Victoria bus station) but most take between 2 hours 30 minutes and 3 hours. 

You’ll also find coach connections to other cities and towns along the touring route from London Victoria, including Marlow, Reading, Swindon, Chippenham, Bath and more. 

Once you’ve reached your destination, you can access various local bus services - some travelling to fairly remote rural locations. Visit your nearest bus station and/or tourist information centre for the most recent bus timetable. 

You can also take in the route on a private coach tour, from the royal sights of Windsor to the charming villages of the Cotswolds. Many of these depart from central London.