8 Bus Day Trips in the UK Worth Booking

1.Stonehenge, Windsor, and Bath Day Trip by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,335 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $120Our pick

Leave London by air-conditioned coach for Windsor, Stonehenge, and Bath. You can add entry to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and the Roman Baths when booking. Guides such as Bruce, Danxia, Pablo, and Regina are praised for clear stories and good humor. Expect a full 10 to 11 hours, with plenty of road time and short visits at each stop.

“Great tour! Our guide Oliver was amazing! we had an ample.amount of time at each place and the meeting points at each were well explained and easy to find. It was a big day but definately worth it!”

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2.Hop-On Hop-Off 1-Day River Sightseeing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 257 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Use Uber Boat by Thames Clippers for unlimited one-day travel between Putney and Barking Riverside. Hop off at Westminster, Tower Bridge, or Greenwich, then reboard when it suits you. Indoor cabins and covered decks keep the ride comfortable, while the Family Pass helps keep costs down. Crew members such as Captain Darren and First Mate Paul add a friendly touch.

“Great views of London in a short time, recommend going at night”

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3.Belfast: Giant’s Causeway Tour and 2-Day Open Top-Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 86 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Spend day one with guides such as Dave, Stuart, or Louis along Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast, from Carrickfergus Castle to Giant’s Causeway. Then use a two-day Belfast bus pass for Titanic Belfast, murals, Queen’s University, and more. Rope Bridge access is not included.

“We really enjoyed our day. Thankfully the rain went off which allowed us to spend more time walking when at the Giant 's Causeway. Bus driver and guide were extremely informative with a great sense of humour thrown in. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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4.Belfast: Giant’s Causeway Tour and 2-Day Open Top-Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 52 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Pair a full-day English-guided coach trip from Belfast with a city sightseeing pass valid for two days. You’ll see Carrickfergus Castle, the Antrim Coast, Carrick-a-Rede viewpoint, the Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, and the Giant’s Causeway. The Belfast bus has 19 stops, multilingual audio, and departures every 30 minutes.

“It was lovely, both the causeway's trip and the city sightseeing tour. However, we did not have enought time to both have lunch and visit the Dark Hedges. Maybe, for the next time, it would be lovely to allow a bit more time in the stops, or maybe remove one of them.”

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5.From Portsmouth: Isle of Wight Day Tour by Bus and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 9 hours · from $106

Travel from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight by executive coach and Wightlink Ferry, with guided stops in Godshill and Alum Bay. Andrew, Charlie, and Jerry have led recent departures. Expect a scenic, tightly timed day, with the Needles chairlift extra and food not included.

“Andrew and Charlie has been and excellent tour guide all throughout the day! They were respectful and full of knowledge about the trip. Thank you for the excellent service!”

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6.The Liverpool Pass®: All top attractions inc. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour | 1-Day

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · from $75

Use the Liverpool Pass for one full day of sightseeing, including the City Explorer bus, Mersey River cruise, British Music Experience, Beatles Story, Strawberry Field, and Liverpool FC museum. The pass works best with advance planning, since Anfield and Strawberry Field are not connected by the bus route.

“We were able to see and do most everything on our list on this tour. The Beatles Story and British Music Experience were wonderful. We took the ferry ride and got some great pictures. Great value and a great way to see the city.”

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7.Hop-On Hop-Off 2-Day River Thames Sightseeing Pass

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $57

Use an unlimited two-day Uber Boat by Thames Clippers pass across all 24 piers from Putney to Barking Riverside. Stop near the London Eye, Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe, Greenwich Market, and other riverside sights, then continue in an indoor cabin or outdoor covered area. Bring your printed or e-ticket and check the timetable before setting out.

“Gut Englischkenntnisse sind zwingend erforderlich, da JEDER Mitarbeiter das Ticket zuerst ablehnt hat und ich auf Englisch erklären musste, dass es doch für Uber-Boat gilt. Grund: Es gibt ein anderes Bootsunternehmen, welches mit einer Art Sightseeing-Pass für Bootstouren wirbt (so einen Pass hat Uber-Boat überhaupt nicht). Habe locker 2 Stunden Diskussionen auf Englisch hinter mir, wobei ich bei einer Fahrt alleine dreimal Überzeugungsarbeit leisten musste. Ohne gutes Englisch wäre ich komplett verloren gewesen. Als solches ist das Ticket eine Empfehlung, wenn denn der Begriff "Sightseeing-Pass" durch "Uber-Boat-Ticket" (oder was auch immer) ersetzt werden würde.”

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8.Bath Hop on with Jane Austen 2-Day bus and walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $33Best value

Use a two-day Tootbus pass to explore Bath on the City and Skyline routes, with audio guides in 10 languages and a 40-minute Jane Austen-themed walking tour. See Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, The Circus, Pulteney Bridge, the Roman Baths, Prior Park, and locations linked with Austen.

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