FlixBus Launches New London – Glasgow Coach Route

The fastest growing coach provider in the UK, FlixBus, is launching a new service on 25 July between Glasgow and London to help consumers make the most of their summer while avoiding rail strikes and airport chaos.

The launch of the service comes in time for the start of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which draws hundreds of thousands of comedy and arts fans to the city throughout August.

The new coach route will run every day until October, providing a new transport connection between England and Scotland through long-term partner McGill’s, the largest privately owned bus company in the UK.

With inflation rising at the fastest rate in 40 years[1], consumers seeking affordable ways to travel can find best value ticket options through FlixBus, the global leader in long distance coach travel.

And, as further rail strikes threaten to continue to cause chaos for travellers this July, the green coach company says it is ready to do what it takes to keep the country moving.

“While airports and airlines cancel flights, we’re adding even more journeys on our reliable, eco-friendly network to ensure everyone can enjoy staycations, day trips and visit loved ones this summer without breaking the bank,” commented FlixBus UK Managing Director Andreas Schorling.

Travelling by coach is ideal for climate-conscious consumers, as a recent report from The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) reveals that shifting journeys from car to coach just once a month could save two million tonnes of C02e emissions[2].

Colin Napier, Group Operations Director at McGill’s added: “We can see a strong appetite for sustainable travel to and from Scotland, so we’re excited to ramp up our offering in partnership with FlixBus and serve more passengers than ever before.”

FlixBus has the largest global long distance coach network, reaching over 30 destinations across the UK.

Tickets can be purchased from www.flixbus.co.uk or the FlixBus App.

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[1] https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/bulletins/consumerpriceinflation/may2022

[2] https://www.cpt-uk.org/media/fc0bzccy/decarbonisation-dividend-report.pdf