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Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Iconic seaside city 53-miles from London gets new £5 direct bus route
Londoners dreaming of escaping the bustling city during the UK's ongoing heatwave can now travel over 50 miles to one of the country's most popular seaside resorts for less than £5 Getting to the coast just got a whole lot easier (and cheaper) thanks to a handy new bus route. With temperatures slated to hit a sweltering 38C, there has truly never been a better time to escape the Big Smoke and cool yourself down in crystal-clear water - even if it's just for the day. Brighton has long been a popular coastal destination for Londoners due to its close proximity and eclectic offerings. Famed for its Blue Flag golden sandy beaches, an impressive pier that stretches 1,722 ft into the English Channel, and its inclusive atmosphere, Brighton is one of the UK's most recognisable resorts in the UK. It's the perfect place to shop for vintage clothing, play in the arcades, and end the evening watching the sunset while gorging on fish and chips. "Ever since royal party animal George IV fell in love with Brighton back in the 18th Century, the city has been a magnet for visitors in search of fun, frolics and fresh sea air," hails Visit Brighton. "With its majestic Regency squares and crescents, iconic Royal Pavilion and famous piers, today Brighton is as well-known for being a welcoming and diverse city with a passion for culture, creativity and sustainability as it is for its historic landmarks." Earlier this week, FlixBus - which whizzes passengers to more than 6,800 destinations across more than 40 countries in its bright green coaches - revealed it was launching a new route, linking London to Brighton. The new connections, which will run twice a day, costing as little as £4.49 each way. "Londoners now have even more affordable, sustainable, and reliable travel options for weekend getaways, airport connections, and visiting friends and family this summer," hailed Andreas Schorling of FlixBus UK. "Brighton is an iconic British destination and we're excited to offer a direct route from the capital just in time for the warmer months." The 53-mile journey takes around two and a half hours, which is its only downside. Travelling to Brighton by train is much faster, and takes between 58 minutes and one hour and 10 minutes depending on the route. However, single adult fares as almost double the price - averaging out at £8. If you're itching for a mini-staycation, there is a whole range of accommodation types in Brighton to suit your budget. For example, a weekend's stay (Friday, July 4-6) at a 'charming' townhouse will set you back just £176. This is based on two adults sharing a double room with a shared bathroom. However, it's worth pointing out that this property is located 1.6 miles from the centre. For those wanting a more luxurious weekend, check out Leonardo Hotel. Conveniently located next to Brighton Railway Station, the four-star hotel is a 15-minute walk to the beach, and is within close proximity to the Laines, Brighton Dome, Theatre Royal Brighton and the Gardner Centre. Staying here, in a standard double room, on the exact same nights cost £409.
Edinburgh Reporter
5 days ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
New coach service to Heathrow Airport
A new daily coach service operated by FlixBus is beginning on Monday between Edinburgh, Glasgow and Heathrow Airport. Passengers can travel direct to and from the UK's busiest airport, with tickets starting at £14.99. The route is intended to offer a seamless, convenient alternative to either having to change trains or park at the airport with coaches arriving and departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station. Andreas Schorling, Senior Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: 'We launched direct routes to Heathrow from the Midlands earlier this year, which have been hugely popular, so we're delighted to be bringing our affordable, sustainable and reliable airport services to Edinburgh in time for summer. We see this growth as a major step forward in our plans to be the largest coach network in the UK.' With luggage included in the ticket price, free Wi-Fi and the option to book a neighbour-free seat, passengers will travel on on FlixBus's modern vehicles. FlixBus offers free travel for Young Scot under 22s, over 60s with a bus pass and anyone with a National Entitlement Card within Scotland. Tickets are available now at and on the FlixBus app. Like this: Like Related
The Herald Scotland
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
New bus service from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Heathrow announced
The route, which launches on Monday, June 16, will see coaches arriving and departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station. Andreas Schorling, Senior Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: 'We launched direct routes to Heathrow from the Midlands earlier this year, which have been hugely popular, so we're delighted to be bringing our affordable, sustainable and reliable airport services to Edinburgh in time for summer!' READ MORE: Luggage is included in the ticket price, with passengers also able to enjoy free Wi-Fi and the option to book a neighbour-free seat. FlixBus offers free travel for Young Scot under 22s, over 60s with a bus pass and anyone with a National Entitlement Card on its extensive Scottish network. The company continues to grow rapidly across the UK. Andreas Schorling added: "We see this growth as a major step forward in our plans to be the largest coach network in the UK."
Metro
11-06-2025
- Business
- Metro
New bus ticket connects London to 'truly beautiful' seaside spot for under £5
From coffee shops and restaurants to independent stores galore, Brighton has almost everything London does, along with the added bonus of a picturesque miles-long beach. But while trains down to the East Sussex coast may only take around an hour, tickets aren't exactly cheap, and if you don't have a railcard, a jaunt to the seaside can cost you nearly £38 each way. Ouch. Now, a brand-new bus route has come to save the day, connecting the two cities for as little as £4.49 (AKA, the rough cost of a bougie iced latte in the Brighton Lanes). The twice-daily FlixBus service, which welcomes its first passengers on June 13, does take a little longer than the train at around 2 hours and 25 minutes. However, it's certainly a lot cheaper – a fair enough trade-off for travellers on tight budgets. It isn't just Brighton that'll be put on the transport firm's map, but Cambridge too, with direct tickets from London Stratford starting at just £4.99. This line will run four times a day, and forms part of Flixbus's largest ever expansion UK services, joining new routes to the likes of Bournemouth, Newquay and Truro. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. 'Londoners now have even more affordable, sustainable and reliable travel options for weekend getaways, airport connections and visiting friends and family this summer,' said FlixBus UK's senior managing director Andreas Schorling. 'Brighton is an iconic British destination and we're excited to offer a direct route from the capital just in time for the warmer months.' Already planning your summer day trip? If you're heading to the beach, a visit to the pier is essential – even just for a quick go on the penny falls. But Brighton is known for its array of brunch options, so before you fill up on candyfloss, check out Café Rust in Brighton, Kemptown and Hove, or its spin-off Rust Oven, which exclusively serves up pastries. We'll take five croissants to go, please. If eggs are a non-negotiable for you, then Oeuf (closer to Hove) is a local favourite. The restaurant is equally famous for Frumpets – so much so that there's even a trademark – comprised of a stack of three French toast-battered crumpets. For pubs, The Urchin, The Basketmakers Arms, and The Hole in the Wall are all strong options, while the seafront Bison Beach Bar will have you tempted to pack it all in and move down to the coast, frozen marg in hand. It even overlooks the lido-style Sea Lanes Brighton swimming pool, a self-described 'stepping stone to the sea' right on the shoreline. Or, if you're brave enough to do a little bit of a cool dip and sauna, the Luna Hut Sea Lanes and Beach Box Spa aren't far away. On the shopping front, no visit to Brighton would be complete without a potter around the Lanes, one of the quirkiest parts of the city that dates back to the 16th century. A short walk away, the North Laine is home to Brighton essentials including Resident record store – which often hosts live music – and Snoopers Paradise, a vintage shop with 90 stalls under one iconic roof. More Trending Here, you'll find many an oddity, original editions of The Face magazine, and retro fashion finds in their droves. Plus, there's a pretty cool photobooth to make a memory of your day. Visitors and locals alike can't get enough of Brighton either – as it's previously been hailed as an 'oasis of niceness' (a very accurate description, in our opinion) with 'friendly people and great culture.' Over on the r/Brighton Subreddit, @gamecatuk notes that the city's proximity to the South Downs makes it both 'truly beautiful and full of surprises.' 'I'm a proud Brightonian and having lived in Bristol, Exeter, and London, nowhere comes close to this unique city,' they write. 'Then again, I have salt in my veins.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: New train to span 745 miles linking five European countries — and tickets are £40 MORE: Easyjet launches 11 new flights from major UK airport to Greece, Spain, Portugal and more MORE: On holiday in Albania, I discovered the price of paradise
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
£4 tickets from UK cities to Cornwall on offer - but you'll need to act fast
FlixBus is launching services from Newquay, Truro and Penzance and as part of the launch is offering tickets to London for just £4 FlixBus is linking up major UK cities with a beautiful stretch of coastline. The German coach company is rolling into Cornwall this week with wallet-friendly £4 fares as it establishes new services in the scenic county. FlixBus has said from May 15 passengers would be able to use its service to commute to and from Newquay, Truro and Penzance. The company, which was founded in 2011, also has depots in Penryn, Plymouth and Exeter. In celebration of their new venture, the company is tempting travellers with a special offer of £4 tickets to London. This move is a cog in FlixBus's plan to broaden its reach by 2025, which already includes recent forays into Gloucester and Swindon. Now with a network that stretches across more than 200 routes in England, Scotland, and Wales, FlixBus's green coaches are becoming a familiar sight on Britain's roads. Andreas Schorling, FlixBus UK's senior managing director, said: "Travel should be fun and affordable, and with FlixBus you can have it all! Demand for our iconic green coaches is growing fast, and we're proud to bring Cornwall onto our expanding UK network." Bagging any of these super cheap promotional £4 tickets is possible starting from 15 May, with the deal running up until 30 June. Bargain hunters and explorers can snap them up via the Flix Bus website or through the FlixBus app, ready to roam across the company's comprehensive constellation of destinations. For those who love to explore the UK but prefer to go via ground-based means of transport, Ed Wise has a savvy trick. He managed to claim full refunds on all of his train tickets for a year, saving himself a tidy sum. The 29-year-old cleverly predicted train delays on Avanti West Coast, meaning that every ticket he booked in 2023 was refunded. He reckons he's saved at least £1,000 in less than three years since he started planning for delays. Avanti West Coast offers customers a sliding scale of refunds for delays: 25% off for a 15 minute delay, 50% off for a 30 minute delay and a full refund for delays of an hour or more. Wise, who pens the personal finance newsletter Bunce with colleague Joe Manktelow-Pimm, said he paid "zero" and "rode for free". He revealed he began planning for delays after returning from a holiday in Italy, where he booked equivalent journeys for much cheaper prices. Wise said: "I was furious at how woefully inefficient and expensive UK trains were." Even after buying a railcard, using ticket splitting and booking trips to cheaper stations, he found he was still paying a high amount and contending with delays. He used three main factors to predict when trains would be delayed, which were strike action, planned engineering works and extreme weather. Strike action means operators are hit by staff shortages, and Wise found there was normally a knock-on effect of several days before and after the planned action. Trade unions must give two weeks' notice before planned industrial action, which Wise used as advance warning of delays. Trains are occasionally intentionally delayed to allow for necessary engineering and maintenance work, according to National Rail's website. The third factor in Wise's "Train Delay Prediction Paradigm" is extreme weather conditions, which are likely to cause train delays. He stated: "Combine planned engineering works and strike action with winter weather – your train will be delayed, no question about it."
