Overview
- Up to three children aged 15 and under can travel free with each fare-paying adult on journeys across the UK.
- The offer runs until January 4, 2026, with one-way fares starting from £6.
- Bookings must be made on the National Express website using the promo code KIDSFREE to secure the free child places.
- National Express says it is adding frequent services over Christmas and New Year to provide an alternative to disrupted rail travel.
- The operator cites punctuality consistently above 90% and cancellations below 0.2%, and highlights amenities such as reclining leather seats, free Wi‑Fi, USB power, ample luggage space, and free booster seats on most coaches.