Particle.news
Download on the App Store

National Express Unveils Expanded Christmas Coach Network With UK-Wide Christmas Day Services

The operator is targeting travellers left without trains over the holidays.

Overview

  • Nine services routed via Birmingham will run nearly 45 Christmas Day journeys connecting towns, cities and airports across the country.
  • Bournemouth will see 12 Christmas Day journeys linking Poole, London and Heathrow, with bookings there reported up 25% year on year.
  • Yorkshire additions include 20 Bradford and more than 30 Leeds journeys on Christmas Day, with Leeds–Manchester bookings reported up 67% versus last year.
  • Fares start from £6 one way subject to limited availability, and the Kids Go Free offer is extended through January 4, 2026.
  • National Express cites network punctuality consistently above 90% with cancellations under 0.2% and reports Birmingham Christmas Day bookings up 50%, urging early reservations.