What can you take on a bus UK?

The unwritten rule of the bus network is that you should never bring anything larger than a handbag on a bus. Of course, huge buggies and screaming children are allowed but that cabin-sized wheelie suitcase...



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Here is everything you will possibly need for a long bus trip to keep you entertained and comfortable.
  • Portable WiFi (in Case Your Bus Doesn't Have One) ...
  • Electronics to Keep You Entertained During your Trip. ...
  • Books, Movies, Music, etc. ...
  • Blanket and Pillow to Make Yourself More Comfortable. ...
  • Food and Drinks for a Long Bus Ride.


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Sure. You can bring cold food, cold drinks and hot drinks that have a lid on.

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Buses must never carry Division 2.3 poison gas, Liquid Class 6 poison, Tear gas or irritating material, more than 100 pounds of solid Class 6 poisons, explosives in the space occupied by people, except small arms ammunition, labeled radioactive materials in the space occupied by people, more than 500 pounds total of ...

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Yes you can! As long as there is room under the bus, oversized luggage is allowed on Greyhound buses for an extra fee. The fee varies depending on the size of your luggage and will be paid directly at the bus station upon checking in the bus.

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Most UK buses do accept cash, London is one of the few cities to have gone cashless on all public transport. In London, you can either pay by using an approved contactless card or an Oyster Card.

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Yes, you may bring and eat cold food and drinks on board a bus (cold sandwiches, bottled water, candies...). For the comfort and safety of other passengers, hot food is not allowed on the bus. Note: Drinking alcohol is strictly forbidden on board.

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How to Sleep on a Bus: Tips to Fall Asleep While Traveling
  1. Invest in a travel pillow and eye mask. ...
  2. Wear comfortable clothing and pack a blanket. ...
  3. Bring water and snacks with you on board. ...
  4. Choose a seat toward the middle of the bus. ...
  5. Listen to audio with noise-canceling headphones. ...
  6. Consider taking a sleep aid.


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containers must hold no more than 100ml. containers must be in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm. contents must fit comfortably inside the bag so it can be sealed. the bag must not be knotted or tied at the top.

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Alcoholic drinks above 70% ABV. All firearms need to be declared and packed separately. Loose bateteries/larger lithium-ion batteries: Laptops with batteries tend to be fine, but loose spare batteries aren't allowed and larger lithium-ion batteries are generally prohibited. Chemicals like spray paints or turpentine.

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Tap your contactless debit/credit card on the yellow card reader when you get on the bus. You don't need to tap your card when you get off.

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All you need to do is tap your debit or credit card on the yellow card reader at the ticket barrier or the front of the bus next to the driver, and your fee will automatically be calculated based on the journey you have made.

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If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply): American Express (AMEX)

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All London's bus routes have access to a toilet. There are currently 176 routes (25 per cent of all routes) with a toilet at only one end.

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