FlixBus stop: London Finchley Road (Stop CL)

London Finchley Road Stop CL at a glance

Catching a FlixBus from north-west London? London Finchley Road Stop CL sits on Finchley Road, between Subway and Akeman House, right opposite a laser eye clinic and next to the O2 Centre. Quick heads-up before you book: this is not London Victoria Coach Station, so double-check your ticket says ""Stop CL"". Aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. The stop is a few minutes' walk north of Finchley Road Underground station, on a busy stretch that's well served by the Tube and local buses.

How to get to London Finchley Road Stop CL

The stop is on a busy section of Finchley Road, served by the Underground and a handful of TfL bus routes.

By Underground

Finchley Road Underground station is on the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines, at the corner of Finchley Road and Canfield Gardens. Leave the station, turn north along Finchley Road, and the stop is a short walk away on the same side as the O2 Centre, between Subway and Akeman House. Swiss Cottage, also on the Jubilee line, is the next station south and one stop closer to Baker Street.

By local bus

TfL routes 13, 113 and C11 run along Finchley Road and stop close to the boarding point. Routes 187 and 268 terminate at the O2 Centre stand, right next to the stop. Night route N113 covers the same corridor after the Underground closes, handy for early-morning departures.

Facilities at London Finchley Road Stop CL

You'll find the amenities in the buildings around the stop on Finchley Road rather than at the stop itself.

Food, drink and shops

Want to wait indoors or grab something for the road? The O2 Centre is right next door to the north, with cafés and restaurants on the ground floor and a Sainsbury's inside. There's a Subway right by the boarding spot and a Costa a couple of minutes further along Finchley Road. Grab a sandwich and a capped drink before you board, and you'll usually beat motorway-service prices.

Accessibility at London Finchley Road Stop CL

Boarding is at street level, with no steps between the pavement and the coach door. The pavement on Finchley Road is wide and flat at the boarding point, with dropped kerbs at the nearby crossings.

Need boarding assistance? Get in touch with FlixBus customer service at least 36 hours before departure so we can make sure the right help is in place on the day. Service animals are welcome on board if you're travelling with a registered assistance dog.

Boarding your FlixBus from London Finchley Road Stop CL

Arrive at London Finchley Road Stop CL at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. There are no departure boards or gate numbers here, so just wait on the pavement and board the coach when it pulls in. Look out for the FlixBus livery and the destination shown on the front of the coach.

Have two things ready: your booking confirmation (in the FlixBus app or as a printout) and valid photo ID. The driver checks both at the kerb before you board.

Boarding usually opens 10 to 15 minutes before departure. Your ticket includes one small soft bag or backpack to keep with you in the cabin (up to 7 kg, fits under your seat or in the overhead), plus one larger check-in bag for the hold (up to 20 kg). Hand your check-in bag to the driver as you board, and they'll stow it for you.

What to expect on board your FlixBus

Once you're settled in, FlixBus coaches come with reclining seats, free Wi-Fi (signal permitting) and a power socket at every row, so you can keep working, watching or scrolling for the journey. Every coach has a toilet on board.

Peckish? With the O2 Centre and a strip of cafés and shops along Finchley Road right next to the stop, picking up a sandwich, snacks or a drink before you board is easy. Capped drinks are welcome on board.

If you want to follow your trip in real time, open the FlixBus app. You can see exactly where you are along the route and when your stop is coming up, which is useful if you've got a friend collecting you, a connection to make later, or you just want to know how much longer until you arrive.

Things to do near London Finchley Road Stop CL

Time to kill before your coach, or just arrived and want to stretch your legs? There's plenty within a short walk. The O2 Centre next door currently has a Vue Cinema, a Sainsbury's, a gym and a row of high-street restaurants under one roof, and it's the easiest place to shelter if the weather turns.

For something more local, Hampstead Theatre at Swiss Cottage is a short walk south along Finchley Road. West Hampstead, west via West End Lane, has independent shops, restaurants and bars clustered around West Hampstead station. And Hampstead village and the southern edge of Hampstead Heath are a quick ride one stop north on the Jubilee line.

Travel tips for London Finchley Road Stop CL

• Check your ticket says ""Stop CL"" on Finchley Road before you set off. It's easy to mix up with London Victoria Coach Station, and they're nowhere near each other.
• From Finchley Road Underground (Jubilee and Metropolitan lines), exit and turn north along Finchley Road. The stop is past the O2 Centre, between Subway and Akeman House.
• Give yourself a little buffer beyond the 15-minute rule. Finchley Road gets busy, and the lights at the O2 Centre junction can hold up an arriving coach.
• Arriving early and want to be indoors? Duck into the O2 Centre next door for cafés, shops and toilets rather than waiting on the pavement.