National Express Coaches are part of the wider National Express Group, which operates public transport services in the UK, Continental Europe, North Africa, North America and the Middle East.
What is UK National Express?
National Express is the largest operator of scheduled coach services in the UK, operating high frequency services across the country using our fleet of iconic white coaches. National Express Leisure offers ready made and build you own packages for holidays and leisure travel by coach.
Where are national coaches based?
It is a subsidiary of National Express Group. Most services are subcontracted to local coach companies.
National Express Coaches.
| National Express coach at Birmingham Coach Station | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Birmingham Coach Station |
| Service area | Great Britain |
Is National Express UK based?
National Express Group is a British multinational public transport company headquartered in Birmingham, England.
Is National Express owned by Stagecoach?
Transport group Stagecoach has ditched its backing of a £1.9bn merger with National Express and agreed to a higher rival £595m takeover.
Can I use Oyster card on National Express?
No, we do not accept Oyster Cards on our coaches.
Can I use my national bus pass in London?
You can use an English National Concessionary Pass on London buses from 09:00, Monday to Friday. You can use the pass anytime on weekends and bank holidays. All wheelchair and mobility scooter users travel free on buses and trams.
What is the biggest coach company in the UK?
National Express: largest operator of coach services in the UK. The business operates high frequency services linking more than 900 destinations by bus across the UK.
Are you allowed to eat on National Express coaches?
Can I eat and drink on board a National Express Transport Solutions coach? Yes, we provide refreshments on our coaches and some even have kitchen facilities.
Does National Express own Megabus?
The deal, first mooted in September, will bring together the country’s biggest bus and coach operator in Stagecoach, which includes the Megabus brand in its stable, and National Express. The latter is best known for its UK coach services but has operations abroad too in the US, Spain and Germany.
What is the difference between Trainline and National Rail?
Trainline is accredited by National Rail to provide information, timetables and sell tickets for the UK rail industry. If you’re after information about National Rail, you’ve come to the right place. National Rail is the public facing brand of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG).
Can I use my freedom pass on National Express coaches?
Unfortunately we don’t accept Freedom Passes on National Express services.
How does National Express make money?
National Express makes most of its money from providing bus and coach services. The business is split into four geographic reporting segments: the UK, North America, Spain & Morocco, and Germany.
Why is Stagecoach merging with National Express?
National Express said the merger of the two companies would “bring the best of both” firms to the tie-up and allow them to expand further in an “increasingly ‘bus-friendly’ UK market”. It reiterated aims to save at least £45m a year from the merger.
What replaced the Stagecoach?
The stagecoaches were largely replaced by the railroad in the East by the middle of the 19th century. The stagecoach, however, remained important for transportation in rural areas. Most isolated villages and hamlets were connected to the rail head and to the market place by the stagecoach until the 20th century.
What company will replace Greyhound?
FlixBus
FlixBus, an intercity travel company from Germany, acquired Greyhound’s U.S. arm in October, which means it took over remaining cross-border lines, like the one between Toronto and New York.
Can I use my bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster on National Rail?
Oyster fares on National Rail
With Oyster PAYG you get the cheapest appropriate single fare on National Rail services in London which means you pay less than the cash fare. There are peak and Off-Peak Oyster single fares on National Rail with the fare set when you touch in at the start of your journey.
How many bags are you allowed on National Express?
You may take one medium-sized suitcase or rucksack and one small piece of soft hand luggage per person travelling, free of charge. Your one piece of luggage must not exceed 20kg, with maximum dimensions of 70cm x 30cm x 45cm.
Do pensioners get free tube travel?
If you live in England or Wales
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London.
Can I use my bus pass on trains in England?
Can I use my pass on Trains? No, the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme requires that Travel Concession Authorities provide passes that enable free travel on any local bus service in England at all times on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays and between 0930 and 2300 on any other day.