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Go to FA Cup Semi Finals without any problems by coach

Posted in Budget travel

You can watch some of the greatest events, at Wembley Stadium, and you can get there by coach. National Express is the official coach supplier to Wembley Stadium providing direct coach services to a host of events. They'll get you there in plenty of time for kick off and won't leave a minute before the final whistle has blown - extra time and penalties included. To find out more about our special events services - and about getting to events via the main National Express network Click here It is so simple by coach, so why bother with a car. Plus, with no driving or par...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Chicago Bears - direct transportation to Wembley Stadium with National Express

Posted in Travel tips

As usual, National Express would be the key carrier of sport fans to the game Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Chicago Bears. This is the most convenient form of travel. A nostalgic return to Wembley for both teams. The Bears on the 25th anniversary of playing in the first official NFL game in the UK and the Buccaneers also having played a home game there against the New England Patriots in 2009. If you're one of the lucky ones with tickets, book your coach travel direct to the stadium with us. With no driving or parking hassle you can enjoy the match, knowing you'll be taken home ...

Improved performance at National Express and Alsa

Posted in Industry news

Based on the information given on the National Express Group website, British National Express and Spanish Alsa have improved their performance.Pre-tax profits at National Express for the first half of 2011 were up 26 per cent on the same period last year, from £75.7million to £95.5million, supporting the company’s claims that its recovery plans have been a success. Revenue rose by 6 per cent from £1,059.6million to £1,189.9million.Both revenue and operating profit were up at NX’s UK bus business. Revenue rose from £127.1million in the first six months of 2010, to ...

Several EU facts concerning bus and coach transport in Europe

Posted in Industry news

Written evidence from Eurolines Eurolines is the largest regular coach network in Europe, with a service spanning across the European Union and the continent, carrying over 3.5 million passengers per year. The brand represents 31 independent coach companies in 33 countries, which all follow strict quality standards. Introduction Bus and coach travel combined accounts for more passenger kilometres than any other mode of surface public transport in the European Union. Around 25% of public transport in the EU is provided by coaches. The industry has an estimated annual tu...

England vs. Holland - direct transportation to Wembley Stadium with National Express

Posted in New coach services

As usual, National Express would be the key carrier of football fans to the game England vs Holland. This is the most convenient form of travel for one of the most important games this season.England get the new season underway with a game against the Dutch at Wembley Stadium on 10th August 2011. As Holland's first visit to the new Wembley Stadium there is sure to be a sea of orange and some enthusiastic Dutch fans.If you're lucky enough to have tickets, why not let us take the hassle out of getting you to the game and then home again afterwards. Just sit back and relax, ou...

Travel with National Express to Bournemouth Air Festival

Posted in Vacation planning

The Bournemouth Air Festival will take place between 18th - 21st August 2011. National Express is the exclusive transport provider to this award-winning show, they are offering a 50% discount on all adult and child fares when you book between 1st June and 31st July 2011. You can make bookings online directly on a National Express’ special dedicated webpage, using a special journey planner. You can also book tickets online directly through EuropeBus website. Simply choose Bournemouth (Coach Stn) as a destination town.Useful when planning your trip to this festival may be ...

European journey planner (ALL in ONE)

Posted in Industry news

European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas is challenging industry to come up with a truly European journey planner that includes all countries and transport modes. Although more than 100 journey planners already exist, there is not one yet that allows users to find information or book a ticket for a journey within Europe regardless of the number of countries or transport modes involved. Vice-President Kallas, Commissioner responsible for transport, launched the challenge at a conference on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) on 6 June 2011. The public will be invited t...

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