Bus from Guelph to London

The bus from Guelph to London is one of the easier trips to make across southwestern Ontario, linking two cities that sit a comfortable ride apart along the same well-travelled corridor. You leave a compact university city built around a limestone downtown and arrive in London, Ontario, a larger centre on the Thames River. London has a busy arts scene, a covered market that has been trading since the 1840s, and a calendar full of hockey nights and concerts. It is a practical route for students heading between campuses, families visiting relatives, and weekend travellers who would rather read or nap than fight for parking at the other end. With FlixBus, you book on your phone, show your ticket to the driver, and let someone else handle the driving. The pick-up points in Guelph are easy to reach on foot or by local bus, and once you roll into London you are dropped close to the centre and the city's transit network. If you have never done this trip before, it tends to surprise people with how little fuss is involved.

Getting to your FlixBus stop in Guelph

Guelph keeps things simple for departing passengers. The main pick-up is at Guelph Central Station on Carden Street, set around the restored historic railway station building, which doubles as the city's intermodal hub. Guelph Transit local buses, GO Transit, and VIA Rail all use the same site, so transferring from another service is straightforward. If you are coming in from a residential neighbourhood, Guelph Transit runs on a hub-and-spoke pattern with most routes beginning or ending at Central Station, which makes connections fairly painless. The downtown core around the station is flat and walkable, so if you are staying nearby you can simply walk over with your bags. There is also a stop at the University of Guelph, set at the University Centre, which is handy if you are a student or visiting the campus and would rather not travel into the centre first. Cyclists will find the riverside paths an easy way in, and the area around Carden Street has plenty of cafés if you arrive early and want to wait somewhere comfortable. Whichever stop you choose, give yourself a few extra minutes to find the boarding point and check the signage, since the exact spot can shift depending on the day.

When's the best time to visit London, Ontario?

London works as a destination all year, and the season you pick mostly shapes what you do once you are there. Summer is the easy crowd-pleaser: the parks are green, patios spill onto the sidewalks, and the downtown squares fill up with markets and outdoor events. Autumn brings cooler, clear days that suit long walks along the Thames and through the city's tree-lined neighbourhoods, with the fall colour making the riverside especially pretty. Winter is quieter but far from dead. This is a hockey town at heart, and catching a game is a proper local experience, while the covered market gives you a warm place to browse and eat. Spring is a gentle time to visit, with gardens coming back to life and fewer visitors competing for tables. If your trip is flexible, the shoulder seasons of late spring and early autumn tend to offer the best balance of decent weather and a calmer pace.

Things to do in London once you arrive

• Start at Covent Garden Market, a downtown institution trading since 1845. It is a good place to graze on local cheese, baked goods, and fresh produce, with independent vendors and a few sit-down spots under one roof.
• Catch an event at Canada Life Place, the downtown arena that is home to the London Knights hockey team and a regular stop for touring musicians and comedians.
• Spend an hour in Victoria Park, the green heart of the city centre and the setting for many of London's festivals and gatherings through the warmer months.
• Walk down to the forks of the Thames, where the river splits and the Walter J. Blackburn Memorial Fountain marks the spot, with riverside paths leading off in either direction.
• Look up at St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica, a striking piece of Gothic Revival architecture within easy reach of the market.
• Hunt down the street murals along Market Lane between the market and Dundas Street, an easy detour that shows off the city's public art.
• Wander Dundas Place, the flexible-street stretch downtown that hosts pop-up events and is lined with restaurants and shops.

Getting around London after your bus from Guelph to London pulls in

London is built for visitors who want to get around without a car. Buses arrive at one of a few points in the city, including the downtown Intercity Bus Terminal on York Street, the stop near Western University, and the one at White Oaks Mall on the south side, so you can often pick the drop-off closest to where you are headed. From the downtown terminal you are within walking distance of the market, the main square, and a good chunk of the restaurant scene. For everything further out, the London Transit Commission runs the city bus network across a wide spread of routes, with extra express and university services that make the campus and the outer neighbourhoods easy to reach. There is a mobile app for planning trips and checking when the next bus is due, which is worth downloading if you plan to move around much. The city is also rolling out a bus rapid transit network downtown, so expect some construction in the core. For shorter hops, the centre is compact and pleasant to cover on foot, and ride-hailing and taxis fill in the gaps for late evenings or trips out to the edges of town.

Booking the bus from Guelph to London takes a couple of minutes on the FlixBus app or the search bar on this page, and travelling early in the day or midweek will usually land you a better fare than a last-minute weekend seat. Save your ticket to your phone, turn up at your chosen Guelph stop a little ahead of time, and you are set. It is a low-stress way to cover the distance, leave the parking to someone else, and arrive in London ready to get on with your day.

Buses from Guelph to London

Find the cheapest buses from Guelph to London

It couldn’t be easier to book your travel from Guelph to London with FlixBus - and when you book in advance, you can save money too!

FlixBus operates in 46 countries connecting 5000 destinations. So no matter where you want to go, we can take you there!

Ticket prices cost as little as $18.98.To get the cheapest tickets, book online in advance and avoid busy times like weekends and public holidays.

The distance between Guelph and London is 142 km, which takes as little as 2 hours 50 minutes with our fastest rides.

Make your journey even easier with the FlixBus app. All your information will be saved for the next time you travel.

Traveling from Guelph to London

No matter whether you want to travel first thing in the morning or late at night, you’ll find a journey to suit you with daily ridesbetween Guelph and London. The rides from Guelph to London take a minimum of 2 hours 50 minutes; what’s more, when you travel by bus, you don’t need to worry about traffic or delays en route. Just relax and enjoy the journey with free WiFi and plenty of legroom.

You can pick up a bus ticket for just $18.98 - that’s way cheaper than traveling by any other method.

Buses are also a great choice for environmentally-conscious travelers. We’re working towards being 100% carbon neutral and offer all travelers the opportunity to offset their carbon emissions when booking their tickets. Simply select the “CO2 compensation" box when paying online and we’ll use all of the money to make a direct impact on the future of sustainable mobility.

Taking the bus from Guelph

Ready for your journey from Guelph? Guelph has 2 stations and is well connected with buses to 5 destinations across the country.
No matter where you’re traveling from, you can find plenty of information on our website or by contacting FlixBus directly for travel information. We’ll do our best to make sure you’re well-equipped for your journey, so you can experience everything the trip has to offer.

Arrival in London

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What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Guelph to London

Traveling from Guelph to London is quick, clean and comfortable - and it couldn’t be easier to book a ticket. You can book online via the website, on our app, in person at a FlixShop or using Google Assistant.

We accept card payment as well as Paypal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, but there are many more payment options that you can choose from. The easiest way to book your ticket is using our app. You’ll be able to make your reservation within seconds and there’s no need to print and carry the ticket with you, as your phone will be your ticket.

Want to sit beside family or friends or keep the space beside you free? Need easy access to the toilet or a table to get on with some work whilst traveling? You can reserve a seat when you book on the app or website, and you can choose from a variety of seat options including a table seat, panorama seat or extra seat. Once you’re settled in your seat, you can sit back and relax with plenty of onboard services to help you make the most of your trip. Most of our buses have onboard Wifi and an entertainment system so you can catch up on your favorite shows or listen to audiobooks. We’ve also got toilets onboard, as well as power outlets.

What’s more, you get a generous luggage allowance when you travel with FlixBus with one carry-on bag and one checked bag, so you can bring everything you need for your trip.