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National Express boosts capacity on Bristol to London routes
Coach provider National Express has boosted its capacity on routes between Bristol and London.
The news comes as Megabus has announced it will discontinue the route, following low demand, with changes coming into effect in early December.
National Express has stepped up to provide additional services from December 4.
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The coach operator will increase its 040 service by over 20 per cent, adding more than 5,000 additional seats per week on its popular route between Bristol and London.
Ed Rickard, network director at National Express, said: “We recognise the growing need for reliable, affordable and convenient public transport options.
“By increasing capacity and frequency on our key intercity and airport routes, we’re making it even easier for people to get to where they need to be.
“We’re expecting to see strong demand and have the flexibility to add more capacity when needed, especially as people start to make travel plans for the festive season.”
The coach operator’s investment in providing reliable, frequent and sustainable coach travel follows a 25 per cent increase in customers turning to National Express last year, with 19 million customers travelling on its coach network during 2023.
Ed Rickard adds: “As the nation’s favourite coach travel company, savvy travellers can look forward to the highest standards in safety and comfort on board. We’re excited to welcome new and existing customers and let us do the driving so that they can enjoy a relaxing journey to their destinations.”
Tickets start from £4.90 one way.
The coach is still comparatively cheaper than trains running between Bristol Temple Meads and London, with prices starting from £14.50 one way according to the Trainline.
In the government’s recent autumn budget they confirmed the national rail fare cap would increase by 4.6 per cent on March 2 2025. Most railcards are also expected to become £5 more expensive on the same date.
Main photo: National Express
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