Coach & Bus Travel — UK & Europe on a Budget Guide

National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, concessionary passes, and London bus tips.

National Express

500+ UK destinations, fares from £5. Coachcards save 1/3: Young Persons/Senior/Disabled (£15/year). Website: nationalexpress.com.

Megabus

Ultra-budget from £1 — book 6-8 weeks ahead. Website: megabus.com.

FlixBus

Modern green coaches with WiFi and USB. UK + Europe — London to Paris from £15. Website: flixbus.co.uk.

Concessionary Bus Passes

Over 66 or disabled: free off-peak local bus travel (England). Apply via local council. Scotland, Wales, NI have even more generous schemes.

London Buses

Hopper fare £1.75 — unlimited bus/tram transfers within 1 hour. Contactless/Oyster only. No cash.

Last updated: June 2026.