London to Ireland with megabus.com! Megabus, in cooperation with the ferry operator - Irish Ferries, has just launched new route from London to Ireland. This is not a direct connection, such as pre-existing connections provided by Eurolines. The Megabus coaches will run from London to Pembroke Dock, with stops in Bristol, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and Carmarthen. Upon arrival in Pembroke Dock, passengers will have to disembark from the vehicle and transfer to the Irish Ferries’s ferry, which runs from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Europort only.Unfortunately the downsi...

Despite the increasing number of low-cost airlines and rail links, many people still prefer to tour Europe in a coach. This form of travel has one major advantage - to explore what you pass on the journey. A person that flew by plane, wants to travel from point A to point B only, however the bus route provides a lot more of these "points". Sometimes you can, after consulting with the driver, to modify the route. Due to increasing competition from other modes of transport, fares are much lower for this type of travel. Unfortunately, the fares are limited by fuel prices, whic...

When travelling by bus or coach you can occasionally experience some inconveniences. Yes, they can be cramped, they can be delayed and sometimes they can be boring and tiring, but long distance coach journeys do have their advantages. Coaches and buses are convenient, because you can travel direct from all major European cities. Coaches and buses are cheap; the bus is the backpacker's saviour. Coaches and buses are cheerful, hey it can be a good place to meet fellow travellers.There are many other positives arising from the bus and coach travel. Many of them are presented i...

In Glasgow the tests are carried out with the amphibious bus, which is able to overcome a river. This will be the world's first such transport solution. Renfrew for 500 years has benefited from the ferry, which will however be closed as unprofitable. Renfrew (Rinn Friù in Scottish Gaelic) is a town located 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Glasgow in the west central Lowlands of Scotland, close to Glasgow’s airport.In its place is to be introduced an entirely new means of transportation, city bus, able to slide down the ramp into the water, cross the river, leave the other side...

There are many enthusiasts and lovers of the bus and coach transport. Each of them is passionate about this from various reasons. Some of them like the old buses, others can sense the excitement only to new vehicles. A lot of people are interested in planning schedules, launching new routes, and collaboration between different methods of transport. Some are interested in urban transport, and others exclusively in long distance transport. There is another group of people, they like to photograph the vehicles, some of them have a whole virtual galleries divided into numerous ...

When travel by coach you must respect certain basic rules of conduct. When purchasing a ticket, each passenger is obliged to read and accept the rules of carriage. It contains some important information. Firstly, the bus/coach ticket should be retained for inspection, it mustn’t be destroyed or disposed immediately after presenting it to the driver, because it may be another ticket inspection during the journey. Secondly, important during the trip is to follow the safety rules. It’s not recommended; to walk on the bus/coach while vehicle is in motion, blocking the passa...

Many people who write to us, ask about visas. Very often they are not sure whether they must have a visa when coming to the UK. If you have any doubts, you're not sure whether you need a visa or not, there is a governmental website, which clearly provides information on the subject. It holds a simple tool, simply specify from which country you are. The tool will give you a clear answer. On this website there is also a complete list of countries that require visas. You can also online, apply for the British visa.Official British Government website for visa services...

I think every sports fan is aware of that the next Summer Olympics will take place in London. Date of the event is between 27th July and 12th August 2012. This is not an everyday event, because the Olympics are held every four years and this is a great honor for the city and the country that organizes it. Olympic Committee must approve in advance, the place that claim to organize the Olympics. Each time, a few years earlier. However, the candidate city must demonstrate willingness to improve or adapt existing sports facilities, infrastructure and transportation. It’s not ...