Traveling within the United Kingdom is not difficult, but it is frequently prohibitively expensive. Rental cars are not cheap for short periods of time, trains for long-distance travel can be prohibitively expensive, and then there are coaches. Ahhh. coaches imagine long sweaty journeys that seem to go on forever. To put it simply, I did not want to take the coach. We wanted to take a last-minute weekend trip to Manchester, but with train tickets from London to Manchester starting at GBP 120 per person and flights starting at GBP 180 per person, these weren’t viable options. Meanwhile, National Express charges only GBP 12 for a round-trip ticket departing on a Friday night and returning on a Sunday afternoon, with no baggage fees. Unquestionably a steal, but at what cost?
For domestic journeys, there are two major coach operators: National Express and Mega bus. Most services in London originate at the Transport for London-operated Victoria Coach Station, where these two operators and others begin and end their journeys. The coach station is about five minutes by foot from the mainline rail and Underground stations. Outside of London, most stops are at roadside bus stops, with stations generally operated by the coach operating company – as opposed to Victoria’s communal coach station.
About National Express Coaches
As the country’s leading coach operator, more value for money by providing low fares with first-class service. More comfort with plush seats, plenty of legroom, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and unrivaled safety. More convenience because we operate throughout the UK with the most stops and services of any coach company. Traveling with us is more environmentally friendly than taking the train or driving. And, thanks to massive, ongoing investment, they only get greener. There are numerous compelling reasons to choose National Express. But every single reason points in the same direction.
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More value for money by providing low fares with first-class service
More comfort is provided by comfortable seats, plenty of legroom, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and unrivaled safety. More convenience because we operate throughout the UK with the most stops and services of any coach company. All of this, in addition to our simple booking process and friendly customer service.
Traveling with National Express is more environmentally friendly than other coach companies, taking the train, or driving. And they are the only ones who will become even greener as a result of massive, ongoing investment. On their network, you can go much further than A to B. You can book their great value coach travel with hotels and attractions in one package with Holidays by National Express, complete with our Lowest Price Guarantee, so you can explore the best parts of the UK for less. There are numerous compelling reasons to choose National Express. But every single reason points in the same direction.
Looking after you
As a National Express customer, you immediately become their number one priority. From ensuring our customer service staff are there when you need them to providing safety tech on board our coaches that’s second to none, you are always in the best of care with us.
Onboard safety
Customer Experiences
Accessibility
Their commitment to quality
Improved onboard experience
Climb aboard a modern fleet of plush and stylish National Express coaches to experience travel the way it was meant to be. Discover how you can benefit from free Wi-Fi, a generous luggage allowance, charging stations, and more, all from the comfort of your reserved seat.
Premium add-ons for your trip
Did you know you can personalize your journey to make it more comfortable? You can reserve your desired seat on the coach, add extra luggage, purchase insurance, and more on the Add Extras page when booking or through My Account.
Online tools to make life easier
You can enjoy excellent service not only on board. With a single click of a button, you can make your journey easier. Route Map allows you to plan your journey from various locations throughout the UK to find the best service for you. Meanwhile, our Coach Tracker is perfect for anyone who wants to know where their coach is in real time!
Unparalleled value
They believe that coach travel should be affordable to all. That’s why we offer a variety of ticket options and no booking fees when you check out while logged in to My Account. Coachcards are also available for those who qualify to save 1/3 on all of our Standard and Fully Flexible coach fares.
Holidays by National Express
At National Express, we’re all about getting you from A to B in comfort and safety and at a great value price every time. But did you know that we also offer holidays? With Holidays by National Express, you can combine our coach travel with hotels and attraction tickets to create your own UK holiday package.
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Routes and Tickets for National Express Coaches
National Express is a subsidiary of National Express Group plc, a Birmingham-based international public transportation company that operates bus, coach, rail, and tram services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, as well as long-distance coach services throughout Europe. National Express coaches are a low-cost alternative to trains in the United Kingdom.
Routes
National Express provides standard routes to destinations throughout the United Kingdom, as well as shuttle and airport services. National Express coach routes frequently pass through several town centers, which can significantly lengthen journey times. However, shuttle services that run at least once an hour provide faster and more direct routes. National Express provides airport services to the East Midlands, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, and Stansted airports.
Tickets
National Express tickets are available in a variety of formats and at various price points. Booking on www.nationalexpress.com is simple. Traditionally, tickets are sold through National Express ticket offices located at coach stations or through third-party agents such as travel agents located throughout the country. Tickets are generally sold at the ‘Standard Fare’ or at ‘Advance Fares’ when purchased in advance.
Customers looking for a discount should think about getting a coachcard. National Express currently offers four coachcard options. The Young Person Coachcard is available to those under the age of 26 and full-time students of any age. This card provides a one-third discount off the standard fare.
the Family Coachcard, which allows one child (ages 3-15) to travel for free with one paying adult (or two children with two adults);
the Senior Coachcard, which saves one-third off the regular fare;
as well as the Disabled Coachcard, which saves one-third off the standard fare.
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