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Most scheduled coach services are run by National Express and Scottish Citylink, allowing you to tour at your own pace on coaches which run to every major town and city in Britain. They are inevitably a little slower than trains but they are an economical alternative. Most coaches are very comfortable and many include refreshments on board. Details about local town and city buses (and post buses which travel around rural areas) can be obtained from local tourist information centres.
There are several ways to save money on coach tickets. If you are aged between 16 and 25, a mature student over 26, or over 50, you can purchase a Discount Coachcard (called Advantage 50 for over 50s) which entitles you to up to 30% off normal adult fares on National Express in mainland Britain (children get a 30% discount anyway). They are valid for one year and cost £8.00. In Scotland, there is the Scottish Citylink Smartcard which costs £5 for one year and £12 for 3 years. Alternatively, a Tourist Trail Pass will give you unlimited travel on all coach services in England and Wales for a choice of 2, 5, 7 or 14 days. Adult prices start at £49. For coach travel in Scotland, enquire about the Scottish Explorer Pass. Passes are available from National Express and Scottish Citylink agents and at UK ports of entry. |
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