The UK’s leading coach company National Express is about to launch the first direct link between Gatwick Airport and Kent. Up to now, National Express is already operating bus connections from Gatwick to London, South Wales, the South Coast, the Midlands and East Anglia. The latest addition to the
Travel Tip: A Romantic Autumn Getaway to Paris for £10
Autumn is the perfect season for couples: You can snuggle up under a warm blanket, light a candle and enjoy a cozy night at the fireplace while the temperature outside start to drop. However, instead of spending this time in the UK, a short getaway to romantic Paris will certainly be appreciated by your significant other.
Innovative technologies make coach trips safer and more eco-friendly
Taking the coach is known to be a highly eco-friendly and also safe way of travelling. However, in order to improve their services even further, coach companies are currently opting for highly innovative technologies. Last week, for instance, the UK’s largest coach company National Express signed a multi-year contract
Oktoberfest 2015: Take the bus to get to the world’s biggest beer fest!
The Oktoberfest in Munich is the largest funfair in the world and attracts about 6 million visitors every year. Roughly about 200 stalls, 80 rides and 29 beer tents are set up on Therese’s Green during the last weeks of September and early October. The Oktoberfest was initially held in order to celebrate
Powered by poo: Thanks to alternative fuel the Bio-Bus is highly eco-friendly
Taking the coach is a very eco-friendly way of travelling between cities. According to calculations of the government initiative Act on CO2, a traveller on a coach with an average amount of passengers on board will only produce 4.8 kg of emissions per 100 kilometres. In comparison, a single passenger
French intercity bus market kicks things off with cheap fares
As a result of the passage of the so-called Macron Law, the French intercity coach market is booming. While prior to the liberalisation of the market for long distance bus travel, only cross-border routes were allowed to be operated, national bus routes may also be provided as of now. As transport companies in
National Express: Additional seats and cheap Funfares during the Rugby World Cup
The coach company National Express is getting prepared for a rise in demand during this year’s Rugby World Cup. With England and Wales hosting the competition, which takes place from 18 September to 31 October, coach ticket sales are expected to soar. Since tens of thousands of low cost coach tickets have already
Banksy’s Dismaland: A singular destination for your next coach trip
The inconspicuous seafront town Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, England, made headlines in the past few days as a top secret project was revealed to the public. The town on England’s west coast currently hosts an unconventional art exhibition of unprecedented scale, created by the famous London
Rail and tube strikes ahead: the coach as alternative mode of transport
This August is likely to cause many disturbances for travellers and commuters, as several industrial actions lie ahead. The most severe train strikes are to be expected for the Bank Holiday Weekend at the end of the month, when services for both the Transport for London (TfL) and the First Great Western will
Discover the UK’s hottest summer events by bus and coach!
This summer is going to be hot – not only in terms of temperature. Every year the UK hosts numerous festivals and outdoor celebrations, with globally renowned Glastonbury music festival only being one amongst many. The British coach operators are already prepared for summer and offer cheap fares