Travelling by coach
Britain's coaches are privatised and lots of operators run thousands of routes across the country. Coach travel is usually a lot cheaper than train travel, but takes longer.
National Express
National Express is the biggest coach operator with routes to over 1,000 destinations in the UK. With coaches making over 600 journeys a day, there's sure to be one going your way. National Express also runs coaches to and from 7 UK airports, and special services for events like Glastonbury Festival.
For more information on National Express services and to book online, visit our online shop: VisitBritain Direct - National Express (www.visitbritaindirect.com/en-GB/detail.aspx?ProductCode=T52).
Megabus
Inspired by the boom in low-cost airlines, Megabus is another well-known company offering coach journeys all over Britain at very low prices. You can even find tickets for as little as £1. Megabus routes operate on over 40 major destinations across the UK, many going to and from London.
For more information on Megabus services and bookings, visit www.megabus.com.
Other coach operators
Although National express and Megabus are 2 of the biggest operators, you'll find good value and service with many other companies so it's worth finding out more about them. Here's a list of other UK coach operators: