London to Poland

London to Poland by coach - basic info

UK to Poland with Eurolines  BOOK TICKET NOW

The coach is a great choice for travel between the UK and Poland. Eurolines, the biggest coach network connecting many European cities, operates a line from London to many Polish localities. This is the cheapest way to get from London to Warsaw, Gdansk or Cracow (Krakow) and you won’t lose much time either, as most of the coaches go overnight.
Just select one of several coach services offered throughout the week by Eurolines. Up to 7 times a week this carrier enables travelling from the Great Britain to Poland, a similar amount is guaranteed for connections from Poland to the UK. Buy a ticket online
You can take a coach from London Victoria Coach Station, Dover or Hythe to various localities in Poland. The Eurolines’ connection to central Poland incuding Warsaw is a direct connection, while passengers travelling into Poland’s northern or southern regions must change coach in Berlin. Transport accessibility to certain towns and cities in Poland is possible after additional connecting, in one of Polish major cities. Eurolines offers a shuttle bus and coach connections, for example, from Poznan to Bydgoszcz / Torun, from Ostrow Mazowiecka to Suwalki, and from Cracow (Krakow) to Lublin and Zamosc. The coach ride from London to Poland usually takes between 20 and 30 hours. A detailed schedule is located below and on the Eurolines website
Travelling by coach is safe, comfortable and affordable, much better for the environment than air travel. An additional advantage is that you can "visit" Europe without leaving the vehicle. You can admire the Europe’s amazing scenery through the windows of a modern, air-conditioned coach.
It is highly recommended to book the coach tickets early, as some buses may reach their full capacity several days prior to departure. One way ticket from London to any destination in Poland costs £64,-. There is some discount on round trip tickets. Discounts also apply to children, students, and people over 60.
Note that schedules and prices are subject to change and EuropeBus can’t guarantee accuracy of this information.

Go to Eurolines website to see current timetables and fares and book a ticket for an international journey

Discover Poland

Poland is a paradise for people loving active holidays. For active tourists Poland has a wide choice of activities: from hiking and cycling trails to mountain climbing and kayaking or sailing. The best periods for a holiday in Poland are hot spring and summer (May- August) and warm autumn, (September-October). Poland is a very interesting country with a rich history, beautiful sceneries and hospitable citizens. It’s visited by a growing number of tourists, especially after the accession to the European Union. The most popular cities are Warsaw, Cracow (Krakow), Wroclaw, Poznan, Gdansk and Torun. A very interesting although an extremely dramatic place to visit is the Auschwitz (concentration camp, near Oswiecim and Crakow) Places that are very attractive to tourists in terms of nature, these are regions of northern Poland. Especially regions of Masuria, Pomerania and Kashubia. Useful guides: Lonely Planet Publications

Useful links to coach timetables & fares

• London to Szczecin, Gdansk, Olsztyn & other destinations of Northern Poland
• London to Warsaw, Lodz, Poznan & other destinations of Western and Central Poland
• London to Krakow, Wroclaw, Katowice, Lublin & other destinations of South-western and Eastern Poland
• London to Zamosc, Tarnobrzeg & other destinations of South-eastern Poland

How to buy tickets & some helpful information

• How to buy coach tickets from the UK to Poland online?
• A special coach ticket for those living outside London
• How is the journey from London to Poland by Eurolines?
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• Get a travel insurance for the journey to Poland
• Currency Exchange online
• Car rental in Poland
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The Eurolines coach network is an inexpensive way to travel through Europe. Eurolines coaches have different categories, from Standard class to Business class and they go everywhere. You can reserve seats in advance on the internet.

Eurolines operators

Eurolines is a coalition of independant bus and coach companies that operate under one brand name. They serve the majority of European countries, reaching hundreds of destinations across Europe from Ireland to Russia and from Norway to Portugal. Some also serve Turkey and Morocco. Eurolines coaches are comfortable and upscale.
You can reserve a seat online, If your journey begins from the UK, you just go on the Eurolines UK web page, a complete list of operators affiliated in the Eurolines group is available under www.eurolines.com. The Eurolines offices are usually located inside the long distance bus stations, but it can also be a travel agent in the city.

Eurolines & National Express in one booking

National Express has teamed up with Eurolines to bring Europe that little bit closer to you. And you can get there in one easy booking. Just enter the name of the place from which you start the journey, in the box defining the place of departure. London will automatically be treated as a transfer point. Book your international travel through the National Express website.

To Poland by coach, see current international timetable & fares

London to Gdansk, Szczecin, Olsztyn & other destinations of Northern Poland

A = Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays only
B = Daily between 14th December - 21st December
C = Daily between 16th December - 23rd December
D = Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only
(©) = A change of coach is required in Berlin and Ostrow Mazowiecka


Tickets "Standard fares":

Amendable and refundable.

Important:

During peak times (11th December 2011 - 8th January 2012 & 9-13 February 2012) all passengers travelling to Poland must pay a supplement up to 75% on top of the standard ticket prices.

Age categories: Children: 0-12 years, Youth: 13-25 years, Seniors: 60+ years.

London to Warsaw, Lodz, Poznan & other destinations of Western and Central Poland

A = Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays only
B = Daily between 14th December - 21st December
C = Daily between 16th December - 23rd December
D = Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only
E = Wednesdays and Fridays only

(©) = A change of coach is required in Berlin and for some destinations in Poznan


Tickets "Standard fares":

Amendable and refundable.

Important:

During peak times (11th December 2011 - 8th January 2012 & 9-13 February 2012) all passengers travelling to Poland must pay a supplement up to 75% on top of the standard ticket prices.

Age categories: Children: 0-12 years, Youth: 13-25 years, Seniors: 60+ years.

London to Krakow, Wroclaw, Katowice, Lublin & other destinations of South-western and Eastern Poland

A = Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays only
D = Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only
(©) = A change of coach is required in Berlin and for some destinations in Krakow


Tickets "Standard fares":

Amendable and refundable.

Important:

During peak times (11th December 2011 - 8th January 2012 & 9-13 February 2012) all passengers travelling to Poland must pay a supplement up to 75% on top of the standard ticket prices.

Age categories: Children: 0-12 years, Youth: 13-25 years, Seniors: 60+ years.

How to buy tickets online for travel from London to Poland?

To purchase tickets online you can do it directly at the Europebus’s home page using the journey planner provided. You can also do it on the Eurolines or National Express’ websites. Simply fill out all fields in the journey planner and follow the instructions to buy a ticket. One-way „Standard” travel ticket from London to any destination in Poland costs £95. Discounted tickets are also available for youths, children and seniors. Early booking is highly recommended, because the Eurolines’ routes between London and Poland are very popular and the coaches are fully booked on some days. 
Passengers with open date return tickets, must confirm/reserve their return journey with a local Eurolines office at least 4 days before the date they wish to travel. Simply phone the Eurolines office in Poland: (032) 351 20 20

• Detailed information on purchasing tickets
• Buy a ticket online now
• Coach tickets from Poland to the UK

Travelling to Europe from outside London

National Express together with Eurolines offer nationwide connections to London for a simple add-on price of £15 single or return. Just enter the name of the place from which you start the journey, in the box defining the place of departure. London will automatically be treated as a transfer point. Unfortunately, this option is only available for certain Eurolines connections, so if you won’t be able to purchase a ticket with this option, you'll have to buy two separate tickets. One ticket for access into London by National Express, the second ticket for the international Eurolines route from London. 
It's easy. Buy a ticket online now

The journey from London to Poland by Eurolines

Each week Eurolines provides for their passengers up to 7 coach services between the UK and Poland. All Eurolines’ coaches have on-board toilets, reclining seats and air-conditioning as standard.
 Sometimes the coach that picks you up from your departure point has only the final destination displayed on the front windscreen. This is because the majority of Eurolines routes include multiple stops and it would be impractical to display every stop on the front windscreen. Also, you may have booked a journey which requires a change of coach. In both examples, please ask the driver to confirm that his/her coach is going to the destination stated on your ticket. 
Eurolines put the safety and comfort of passengers first, so the vehicles are equipped with a large number of safeguards. The operators are using modern vehicles with large panoramic windows and increased legroom. 
Eurolines coach services to Poland depart from Victoria Coach Station in London which is located close to Victoria Underground and bus stations. Eurolines coaches arrive at the main bus terminals in Poland. Buy a ticket online now

• Before leaving home for your Eurolines service, check you have packed all documents and items needed for your journey, especially your ticket, passport (sometimes it is enough to travel with ID card) and if your journey requires a special visa to enter or transit.
• Arrive at the Victoria Coach Station in London at least one hour before the departure time, as check-in proceedings are quite lengthy. Customers need to check-in at the Eurolines check-in office located adjacent to Gate 19. Check-in commences one hour before departure and closes 15 minutes before to enable all customers to board and to ensure a prompt departure.
• Your luggage should be marked tags bearing name, address and telephone. Please weigh your luggage at home.
• Never accept other persons luggage for transport! Should you notice any luggage left unattended, never touch it! Report the fact to the station’s service staff immediately. Never leave your luggage unattended!
• When approaching the check-in desk, have your passport and ticket ready. This will streamline the procedure.
• Border control & customs: When going through security check, place all metal items such as keys, watches, belts with large buckles, mobile phones, walkmans, small change etc in the boxes, and place them on the conveyor belt of the X-ray machine together with your hand luggage & suitcases. It is advisable to place your overcoats in the boxes. This will streamline and facilitate security control.
• If needed, remember to take your doctor’s certificates.

Check-In at London Victoria Coach Station

You need to check-in at the Eurolines check-in office located adjacent to Gate 19. Check in commences one hour before departure and closes 15 minutes before to enable all customers to board and to ensure a prompt departure. You should have your passports and other travel documents ready for inspection at check-in. A boarding card for each customer and luggage labels will be issued and customers will be advised from which gate their coach will leave. Check in time at other UK departure points is 30 minutes before departure. If the office for check-in is already closed, check-in takes place directly on the coach. Buy a ticket online now

Check-In in Poland

You must check-in no later than 30 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket. Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure. 
If there’s no office for check-in, then check-in takes place directly on the coach. Services returning to London arrive in Victoria Coach Station’s Arrivals terminal, customers making onward coach connections will need to cross the street to the Departures terminal

Warsaw Zachodnia bus station

In Warsaw coaches to London depart from Warszawa Zachodnia (Warsaw West) bus station, which is the biggest bus terminal in Warsaw both for domestic and international coaches. It is located in Aleje Jerozolimskie (Jerusalem Avenues), the main boulevard crossing the centre of Warsaw, at the place where it crosses Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 r. (Street of the Battle of Warsaw). There is also the train station Warszawa Zachodnia.

Cracow (Krakow) RDA bus station

The Station has 32 departure platforms on a two-level construction with independent entries, and a station building – the Station’s base. All international departures take place from the station’s higher level.

Sea crossings

This route involves a sea crossing which, depending on which service you are on, will either by Eurotunnel or by ferry (check timetables for specific information). On arrival at the ferry port or Eurotunnel terminal customers will be required to disembark from the coach and pass through both UK and destination country Border Control offices and show their Passports. Normally customers are not required to be accompanied by their luggage, however occasionally Border Control officials do require customers to take their own luggage with them.

Refreshment stops

Refreshment stops are taken periodically throughout the journey providing the opportunity for refreshment and shipping services used by Eurolines provide a range of shops, restaurants and other facilities.

Carriage of luggage

All Eurolines customers must label their luggage which will be loaded into the hold of the coach and will normally remain there until arrival at the destination or interchange point. The coach driver will load and unload customers’ luggage but customers are responsible for seeing their own luggage onto and off the coach on which they are travelling. 
Each customer has a free luggage allowance of one medium sized suitcase, weighing no more than 25 kilograms and 1 piece of hand luggage, which must be located on the shelf above your head or under the passenger seat. A 2nd item will incur a charge of £10 per extra piece of luggage (when boarding the coach).  Buy a ticket online now

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Travel insurance

The best way to protect against unexpected accidents is to buy travel insurance. In my opinion, so that the journey is stress-free, you should never travel without travel insurance. You can insure only for travel, it’s possible directly on the Eurolines website, during ticket purchase. You can also insure individually with another insurer. This will be the insurance that will apply during the journey and while in a foreign country. The insurance should cover: loss of cash and goods, cancellation of travel and the main treatment abroad. If you travel several times a year and want to save money, you may want to buy an annual insurance policy. Click here to buy insurance.

Currency

The monetary unit in Poland is the Polish Zloty. Do you want to exchange currency? Currency Exchange online

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Car Rental

If you need a car abroad, please use the information provided on Rent a car page. There you can rent a car online with proven rental agency located throughout Europe. You will save money because you do not have to pay commission to the agent. Car hire online