Bus Advertising UK
Put your brand on London buses and across the UK. From full bus wraps to supersides, T-sides, and interior panels. Buses deliver your message to millions of commuters, shoppers, and pedestrians every day. Campaigns from just £60 per panel for 2 weeks.
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Bus Advertising Formats
Multiple formats to suit every budget and campaign objective. Mix and match for maximum coverage.
Bus Superside
From £130 / 2 weeks
240cm x 60cm
Large-format panels on the side of buses. High visibility to pedestrians, motorists, and other road users. The most popular bus advertising format.
Bus Rear
From £60 / 2 weeks
~120cm x 75cm
Panel on the lower back of the bus, facing following traffic. The most affordable exterior format, priced the same in London as regionally, with high impact counts for a low spend.
T-Side
From £250 / 2 weeks
Full side of bus
Covers the entire nearside of the bus between the wheel arches. Maximum impact with a huge canvas for your creative.
Full Bus Wrap
From £13,250 + production
Entire bus exterior
Complete bus takeover. Your brand wraps the entire exterior of the bus for total domination. Booked per bus with a 4-week minimum.
Mega Rear
From £5,070 / 20 weeks
150cm x 75cm
Large format rear panel on double-decker buses. Directly in the eyeline of following traffic. Outstanding dwell time for motorists.
Interior Panels
From £75 / 2 weeks
Various sizes
D-side panels and ceiling cards inside the bus. Captive audience of passengers with average journey times of 20+ minutes.
Focusing on rear-of-bus formats? See our bus rear advertising guide.
The Power of Bus Advertising
Bus advertising reaches communities that other media simply cannot. Your brand travels through residential streets, high streets, shopping areas, and business districts every single day. It is one of the most cost-effective forms of outdoor advertising available, often paired with London Underground advertising for full city-wide transport coverage.
Bus Advertising by City
We book bus advertising campaigns across the UK. Here is a look at what is available in the most popular cities.
London
London is the biggest bus advertising market in the UK by a long way. With over 9,000 buses operated by TfL, your campaign can reach every borough and every major high street. Bus advertising London offers supersides, T-sides, mega rears, full wraps, and interior panels. London buses are also some of the most photographed vehicles in the world, so your brand gets organic social media exposure on top of the paid campaign.
Manchester
Manchester has a busy bus network covering the city centre, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, and surrounding areas. Bus advertising in Manchester is excellent for reaching commuters and shoppers across Greater Manchester. Rates are more affordable than London, making it a popular choice for regional campaigns and brands testing outdoor advertising for the first time.
Birmingham
Birmingham bus routes cover the city centre, Jewellery Quarter, Edgbaston, Solihull, and the wider West Midlands. The network carries millions of passengers annually, and bus advertising here delivers strong reach across a diverse, high-population area. It is also well connected to Wolverhampton, Coventry, and the Black Country for broader regional coverage.
Leeds & Yorkshire
Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, and the wider Yorkshire region have extensive bus networks that reach urban and suburban audiences. Bus advertising across Yorkshire gives you access to a combined population of millions at competitive rates. Great for retail, education, and recruitment campaigns.
Edinburgh & Scotland
Edinburgh and Glasgow both have strong bus networks with high passenger volumes. Lothian Buses in Edinburgh is one of the most used public transport networks outside London. Bus advertising in Scotland works well for targeting tourists, students, and city centre audiences, particularly during the Festival season.
Other UK Cities
We also cover Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Cardiff, Southampton, and every other city with a bus network. Whatever your target area, we can plan and buy bus advertising to reach the right people. Just tell us where you want to be seen and we will do the rest.
See our dedicated guide to London bus advertising for routes, formats and TfL pricing.
Bus Advertising Costs
Typical bus advertising rates across the UK. London buses tend to command higher rates due to footfall and traffic. For pricing across other formats, see our full outdoor advertising cost guide.
Bus Rear
National
£60 / 2 weeks
Superside
Regional
£130 - £200 / 2 weeks
Superside
London
£170 - £400 / 2 weeks
T-Side
Regional / London
£250 - £650 / 2 weeks
Mega Rear
National
From £5,070 / 20 weeks (per bus)
Full Bus Wrap
National
From £13,250 + production (4-wk min)
Interior Panels
National
£75 - £150 / 2 weeks
Prices shown are media costs. Print and production quoted separately based on your artwork requirements. Contact us for exact rates.
Why Choose Monster Outdoor for Bus Advertising
We have been planning and buying bus advertising campaigns for years, and we know the market inside out. We are not just passing your brief to a media owner and adding a margin. We actively plan your campaign, recommend the right depots and formats, and make sure your budget works as hard as possible.
500+ Campaigns Delivered
From 10-bus local campaigns to 200-bus national rollouts, we have done it all and know what works.
1-Hour Quote Response
Tell us what you need and we will have a full proposal with depot recommendations back to you within the hour.
UK-Wide Bus Network Access
We work with every major bus operator across the UK. If there is a bus route, we can put your brand on it.
Dedicated Account Manager
One person handles your campaign from start to finish. No being passed around. No chasing for updates.
“We ran our first bus campaign with Monster Outdoor and the results were brilliant. They took care of everything and the buses looked incredible. Already planning round two.”
Brand Manager, Entertainment Client
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Bus Advertising FAQ
London bus advertising varies by format. Bus rears start from £60 and supersides from around £170 per bus for a 2-week cycle, while T-sides run from around £400. Full bus wraps are booked per bus with a 4-week minimum, from around £13,250 plus production. We can tailor packages to fit any budget.
Bus advertising cost outside London is generally more affordable. Regional superside campaigns start from around £130 per bus for two weeks. T-sides and mega rears are available at lower rates than London equivalents. The exact cost depends on the city, the number of buses, and the campaign duration. We will always give you a full breakdown so you know exactly what you are paying for.
It depends on your campaign objectives and target area. For a local campaign, 10 to 20 buses can make a strong impact. For citywide coverage in London, 50 to 100+ buses would be recommended. We will advise on the right number based on your brief.
No. However, we can target specific bus depots that pass through your targeted areas on a daily basis, whether that's certain postcodes, shopping areas, or business districts. The buses change routes everyday meaning your message is spread far and wide within your key areas.
Standard bus campaigns run in 2-week cycles. Longer campaigns of 4 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months benefit from better rates. Full wraps have a 4-week minimum, and mega rears run on longer terms from 20 up to 52 weeks.
Yes, we can design your bus advertising creative and manage the entire print production process. We provide artwork templates and specifications for every format, or we can work with your in-house team or agency.
Bus wrap advertising involves covering the entire exterior of a bus in your branded vinyl wrap. The bus becomes a moving billboard that dominates every street it drives on. Wraps are printed on perforated vinyl for the windows so passengers can still see out. They are booked per bus with a 4-week minimum and include production and installation. It is the most impactful bus advertising format available and generates huge attention wherever the bus goes.
If you are working with a smaller budget, bus rears and superside panels are the best starting point. Bus rears are the most affordable exterior format and still deliver excellent visibility. You could run 10 to 20 buses on rears or supersides for a similar price to a single T-side or mega rear. Interior panels are even cheaper and work well for campaigns with more detailed messaging, since passengers have time to read them during their journey.
The typical lead time for a bus advertising campaign is 2 to 3 weeks from booking to go-live. This covers artwork approval, print production, and scheduling the installation at the bus depot. For full bus wraps, allow 4 to 6 weeks because of the additional production time. If you need something faster, let us know and we will see what we can do.
Our core focus is UK bus advertising, covering London and every major city. If you need bus advertising in other countries, we can sometimes help through our partner network, but the UK is where we specialise and where we can guarantee the best service and rates.
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What Our Clients Say
“We needed 200 bus supersides across 6 cities in under 3 weeks. Monster sorted the lot, including last-minute artwork changes two days before print. Campaign went live on time and the POE pack was thorough. Will use again.”
Rachel Simmons
Media Agency, London
“First time running OOH for our brand and the team made it painless. They recommended a mix of tube posters and AdBike activations which we hadn't considered. The tube campaign alone drove a 30% spike in website traffic that week.”
David Chen
E-commerce Brand
“We've worked with a few outdoor agencies and Monster are the most responsive by far. Quick turnaround on quotes, honest about what works and what doesn't, and the reporting is solid. They handle all our UK OOH now.”
Sarah Kapoor
Marketing Director, FMCG
Why Bus Advertising Works
Your message on buses across the UK. Seen by pedestrians, drivers, and passengers every single day on the same routes, building frequency and recall.
Bus advertising reaches an estimated 93% of the UK population. No other OOH format covers as many streets.
Over 9,000 buses in London alone, covering every borough and carrying 6 million passengers daily.
Standard 2-week cycles with daily route repetition. Your ad is seen by the same commuters multiple times, building recall.
Bus Advertising Costs at a Glance
Bus rear, London or regional, 2 weeks
Superside panel, London, 2 weeks
T-side, London, 2 weeks
All formats available across London and every major UK city. Use our bus pricing tool for an instant estimate, or get a free quote tailored to your target area and budget.
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