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Latest news entries

New direct coach service linking north Devon, Bristol and Birmingham from 13th July

09/07/2026

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New direct coach service linking north Devon, Bristol and Birmingham from 13th July

From Monday 13th July the UK’s leading scheduled coach operator is introducing a new direct service between Bideford, Barnstaple, Taunton, Bristol, Cheltenham and Birmingham*. The daily 105 service offers passengers a comfortable, reliable and more sustainable transport option to driving as people look for more cost-effective ways to travel during the busy summer period. According to VisitBritain’s latest Domestic Sentiment Tracker**, nearly eight in ten people (79%) are planning a domestic trip in the next year, highlighting continued appetite for UK travel despite ongoing cost pressures, with the rising cost of living and holiday costs influencing travel choices. The new direct 105 coach service launches shortly after National Express announced 100,000 discounted one-way fares across its UK network as part of its Summer of Yes campaign, aimed at making day trips and short breaks more affordable throughout the summer. Between now and September, Britons can take advantage of great-value day trips and short breaks for £7 or less*** on selected routes across the coach giant’s nationwide network, which connects holidaymakers with hundreds of towns and cities across the country.

National Express invites passengers to nominate their Coach Heroes

16/06/2026

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National Express invites passengers to nominate their Coach Heroes

The UK's largest scheduled coach operator, National Express, is calling on passengers across the country to help recognise the everyday heroes of coach travel through a new nationwide initiative, Coach Heroes. Passengers are being invited to nominate a coach driver or customer service team member who has gone above and beyond to deliver an exceptional experience while travelling with National Express. From acts of kindness and professionalism to moments of joyful humour or outstanding support during challenging situations, the Coach Heroes initiative aims to shine a spotlight on the frontline National Express colleagues who keep journeys running smoothly and keep customers smiling. Full details are available online at www.nationalexpress.com/coachheroes, where passengers can nominate their Coach Heroes by sharing stories of the colleagues who made a real difference to their journey.

Enhanced services for passengers travelling between Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and London

09/04/2026

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Enhanced services for passengers travelling between Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and London

National Express has announced it is boosting its intercity coach services between the North West, Birmingham and London - offering more affordable, convenient and reliable transport choices as fuel prices continue to soar. From Monday 13th April, the UK’s largest scheduled coach operator is introducing some changes to better meet customer demand, including a significant increase in daily journeys between Liverpool and Manchester - from 14 up to 25 - providing more direct and faster journeys between the two cities, and fares from £3 one way*. Services between Manchester and London will also increase substantially, from 18 daily journeys up to 27, while also offering more direct connections to and from Birmingham which will rise from 17 daily journeys up to 22. A new overnight service will launch between Manchester and Heathrow from the same date.

20/03/2026

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UK travellers look for cheaper ways to get away this Easter as fuel costs continue to climb

The rising cost of living and increasing fuel prices are threatening Brits’ plans when it comes to their Easter getaways this year, with recent data revealing that many are reconsidering how - and whether - they travel. But as the Easter holiday period approaches and the cost of filling up continues to rise, National Express has reported a surge in bookings for Easter travel as households plan ahead for a cost-effective alternative to driving.

National Express welcomes ABE as new partner operator

19/03/2026

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National Express welcomes ABE as new partner operator

ABE will operate National Express services between London Stansted Airport and Ipswich from 1 April.

NEW locations added for Harry Styles fans heading to Wembley

17/02/2026

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We're providing dedicated travel to the Carabao Cup Final for Man City fans

National Express is offering direct coach travel for Manchester City Football Club fans heading to the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley on Sunday 22 March 2026.

National Express announces new route between the South Coast, Swindon and Birmingham

10/02/2026

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National Express reports strong passenger growth during January

National Express has reported strong passenger growth on services at the start of 2026, with more people choosing coach travel for their journeys across the UK.

30/01/2026

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From Island to Anywhere in One Ticket with Hovertravel

Getting from the Isle of Wight to destinations across the UK is now simpler than ever, thanks to through-ticketing from Hovertravel, Southern Vectis and National Express – allowing passengers to book their entire journey in one easy step.

29/01/2026

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NEW locations added for Harry Styles fans heading to Wembley

Due to high demand the UK’s largest scheduled coach operator has now added dedicated services to and from a number of new locations - straight into Wembley’s official coach park which is just minutes from the stadium entrance.

27/01/2026

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From seat to stadium: Stress-free travel for Harry Styles fans heading to Wembley

Sports fans and concert-goers heading to Wembley Stadium connected by EE will benefit from direct coach services from over 50 locations across the country as National Express renews its partnership as the Official Coach Supplier to Wembley Stadium.

Fans across the UK set for stress-free travel as we renew our partnership with Wembley Stadium

13/01/2026

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Fans across the UK set for stress-free travel as we renew our partnership with Wembley Stadium

We've achieved ISO 45001 certification with exemplary safety standards across our operations

08/01/2026

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We've achieved ISO 45001 certification with exemplary safety standards across our operations

National Express has successfully achieved ISO 45001 certification from the British Assessment Bureau, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in occupational health and safety across its UK coach operations.