The UK’s fastest growing coach provider, FlixBus, has launched a new service between Glasgow and London to help people make the most of their summer while avoiding rail strikes and airport chaos. The new service to and from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Sheffield and London will run seven days a week.
Tickets on the service start at just £2.99 and the new coach route will run every day until October, providing a new transport connection between England and Scotland through FlixBus’ long-term partner McGill’s, the largest privately owned bus company in the UK.
With inflation soaring to the highest rate in 40 years, rising from 9.1% in May to 9.4% in June, consumers looking for affordable ways to travel this summer may be able to find the perfect deal through FlixBus.
And, as further rail strikes south of the border threaten to continue to cause chaos for Scots travellers this July, the green coach company says it is ready to do what it takes to keep the country moving.
The launch of the service also comes in time for the start of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which runs from August 5 to 29, draws hundreds of thousands of comedy and arts fans to the city throughout August.
Commenting on the new service, FlixBus UK Managing Director Andreas Schorling said: “While airports and airlines cancel flights, we’re adding even more journeys on our reliable, eco-friendly network to ensure everyone can enjoy staycations, day trips and visit loved ones this summer without breaking the bank.”
Travelling by coach is ideal for climate-conscious consumers, as a recent report from The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) reveals that shifting journeys from car to coach just once a month could save two million tonnes of C02e emissions.
Colin Napier, Group Operations Director at McGill’s added: “We can see a strong appetite for sustainable travel to and from Scotland, so we’re excited to ramp up our offering in partnership with FlixBus and serve more passengers than ever before.”
FlixBus has the largest global long distance coach network, reaching over 30 destinations across the UK.
Tickets for any route can be purchased online at www.flixbus.co.uk or the FlixBus App.
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