World Cup
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Matchday travel across the UK
Whether you’re watching in England or Scotland, we’ll help you plan your journey home after the match. Across our network, evening, late-running and night services will support travel where available.
Scotland vs Haiti
Sun 14 June — 02:00
NightBus services operating overnight.
Scotland vs Haiti
Sun 14 June — 02:00
NightBus services operating overnight.
England vs Croatia
Wed 17 June — 21:00
Evening services will support journeys home across the UK.
Scotland vs Morocco
Fri 19 June — 23:00
Standard late-night services will support post-match travel.
England vs Ghana
Tue 23 June — 21:00
Plan ahead using local late-running and express services.
Scotland vs Brazil
Wed 24 June — 23:00
Full NightBus network operating for match travel.
Panama vs England
Sat 27 June — 22:00
Later evening services will support where available.
Plan your journey on the night
Use the First Bus app for live departures and real-time tracking so you know exactly when your bus is coming after the match.
Services by region
Across our network, evening, late-running and night services will support travel where available. Select your region to view key routes and timetables operating during World Cup matches.
Scotland vs Haiti
Sunday 14 June - 2:00am kick-off
Extra services will run in the early hours of Sunday 14 June to get you home after the match. For complete timetables, check below.
Scotland vs Morocco
Friday 19 June - 11:00pm kick-off
Existing subsidised night bus services will cover travel home after the final whistle. Check your usual timetable below.
Scotland vs Brazil
Wednesday 24 June - 11:00pm kick-off
Additional buses will run in the early hours of Thursday 25 June to support travel home after the match.
Free travel on all night bus services
In partnership with Aberdeen City Council, all night bus services will be completely free of charge across the entire World Cup group stage period. Just hop on - no fare needed.
Timetables
See the full timetable for each match, including any additional services running in your area.
Scotland vs Haiti
Sunday 14 June — 2:00am UK time kick-off
Later NightBus services will operate thanks to funding from Aberdeen City Council, helping you get home safely after the match
Scotland vs Morocco
Friday 19 June — 11:00pm UK time kick-off
Our usual Aberdeen NightBus services will operate to support your journey home after the match
Scotland vs Brazil
Wednesday 24 June — 11:00pm UK time kick-off
Thanks to Aberdeen City Council funding, NightBus services will operate specially for this fixture, even though they don’t usually run on weekdays
England vs Croatia
Wednesday 17 June — 21:00 kick-off
Use your local evening and interurban services across Bristol & Bath to plan your journey home after the match.
England vs Ghana
Tuesday 23 June — 21:00 kick-off
Plan ahead using frequent evening services linking Bath, Bristol city centre and key suburban corridors.
Panama vs England
Saturday 27 June — 22:00 kick-off
Use later evening services where available across key Bristol & Bath corridors to help get home after the match.
Late night or 24/7 timetables
A number of frequent interurban and city routes connect Bath, Bristol Airport, Temple Meads and surrounding communities, supporting late-evening travel where available.
A4
Bath ↔ Bristol Airport via Newbridge, Saltford, Keynsham, Brislington, Hengrove and Highridge.
X39 / 39
Bath ↔ Bristol via Newbridge, Saltford, Brislington and Temple Meads Station.
75 / 76
Hengrove ↔ Cribbs Causeway via Withywood, Bishopsworth, Bedminster, Bristol City Centre, Bishopston, Horfield, Filton and Patchway.
England vs Croatia
Wednesday 17 June — 21:00 kick-off
Use your local late-running and night routes across Berkshire & Thames Valley to plan your journey home.
England vs Ghana
Tuesday 23 June — 21:00 kick-off
Plan ahead using frequent evening services across Slough, Uxbridge and Heathrow corridors.
Panama vs England
Saturday 27 June — 22:00 kick-off
Use late-night and 24-hour routes where available to get home after the match.
Late night or 24/7 timetables
Berkshire is supported by key orbital and express routes connecting Heathrow, Slough, Cippenham and Uxbridge, including a 24-hour corridor.
A4 (24-hour service)
Heathrow Central Bus Station ↔ Cippenham via Colnbrook, Langley and Slough.
England vs Croatia
Wednesday 17 June — 21:00 kick-off
Use your local evening and interurban services across Essex to plan your journey home after the match.
England vs Ghana
Tuesday 23 June — 21:00 kick-off
Plan ahead using regular evening and express services across key Essex corridors.
Panama vs England
Saturday 27 June — 22:00 kick-off
Use later evening services where available to help get home after the match.
Late night or 24/7 timetables
Essex is supported by key interurban and express services connecting major towns, cities and transport hubs. Check the routes below when planning your journey home.
Service 28
Local cross-Essex route linking Southend, Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff and Basildon
Scotland vs Haiti
Sunday 14 June - 2:00am kick-off
All NightBus services run later into Sunday morning to cover later pub closing times. For complete timetables, check below.
Scotland vs Morocco
Friday 19 June - 11:00pm kick-off
Standard late-night services will cover travel home after the final whistle. Check your usual timetable below.
Scotland vs Brazil
Wednesday 24 June - 11:00pm kick-off
NightBus services don't usually run on Wednesdays, but we'll be operating our full NightBus timetable for this match.
Service 77 - always running
24/7 between the city centre, Charing Cross, Partick, and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. No changes during this period — it'll be running all night, every night.
Timetables
See the full timetable for each match, including any extended or additional services running in your area. Matchday travel can vary depending on kick-off times, so check your route before you travel.
Scotland vs Haiti
Sunday 14 June — 2:00am UK time kick-off
An early-hours kick-off in Boston means pubs and bars can stay open slightly longer after the final whistle. Selected Night Bus services will run later than usual.
Extended services: N2, N18, N240, N267
Scotland vs Morocco
Friday 19 June — 11:00pm UK time kick-off
Services will run to their normal Night Bus timetables, helping you get home after the final whistle.
Scotland vs Brazil
Wednesday 24 June — 11:00pm UK time kick-off
Night Bus services will operate a full timetable for this fixture, even though services don’t usually run on Wednesdays.
England vs Croatia
Wednesday 17 June — 21:00 kick-off
Plan ahead using your local late-night and high-frequency services to get home after the match.
England vs Ghana
Tuesday 23 June — 21:00 kick-off
Use regular evening and late-running services in your area to plan your journey home after the final whistle.
Panama vs England
Saturday 27 June — 22:00 kick-off
Make use of later evening and night services where available to get home after the match.
Late night or 24/7 timetables
Some cities and corridors offer later or 24-hour running services. Check your local area below to plan your journey home after the match.
Leeds
Key routes running late or 24/7 across Leeds and surrounding areas.
England vs Croatia
Wednesday 17 June — 21:00 kick-off
Use frequent evening services and key city routes to plan your journey home after the match.
England vs Ghana
Tuesday 23 June — 21:00 kick-off
Plan ahead using regular evening and late-running services across Norwich and surrounding areas.
Panama vs England
Saturday 27 June — 22:00 kick-off
Use later evening services where available to help get home after the match.
Late night or 24/7 timetables
Norwich is well served by frequent colour-coded routes linking the city centre with the university, hospital, station and surrounding areas. Check key routes below when planning your journey home.
Blue Line 25
Frequent cross-city services between the Rail Station, city centre, University of East Anglia and Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.
England vs Croatia
Wednesday 17 June — 21:00 kick-off
Use your local evening services across Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport to plan your journey home after the match.
England vs Ghana
Tuesday 23 June — 21:00 kick-off
Plan ahead using regular and frequent late-running services across key town and city routes.
Panama vs England
Saturday 27 June — 22:00 kick-off
Use later evening services where available across the region to help get home after the match.
Plan your journey on the night
Use the First Bus app to check real-time departures and live tracking so you know exactly when your bus is coming after the match.
Key routes in Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport
A number of frequent cross-city and interurban services operate across the region, helping you connect between towns and key transport hubs.
Not sure which service to catch?
Use our journey planner to find the best route home from your location on the night.
England vs Croatia
Wednesday 17 June — 21:00 kick-off
Use your local evening and late-running services across Dorset to plan your journey home after the match.
England vs Ghana
Tuesday 23 June — 21:00 kick-off
Plan ahead using regular evening connections between Weymouth, Dorchester and surrounding towns.
Panama vs England
Saturday 27 June — 22:00 kick-off
Use later evening services where available across key Dorset corridors to help get home after the match.
Plan your journey on the night
Use the First Bus app to check real-time departures and live tracking so you know exactly when your bus is coming after the match.
Key routes in Wessex & Dorset
A number of local and cross-county services connect Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester and surrounding areas, supporting late-evening travel where available.
Not sure which service to catch?
Use our journey planner to find the best route home from your location on the night.
Plan your journey with confidence
Check live times, track your bus, and plan your route home using the First Bus journey planner.