Coach travel is a great way to get around the UK, offering you the chance to relax while somebody else does the driving. It can be much cheaper to travel by coach than it would be to travel by train, driving your car or even flying. Since there are now many different companies offering coach services all over the country, you should be able to find an option that suits your budget and requirements.
There are numerous benefits associated with travelling by coach. Here are the top ten advantages.
Affordable Coach Travel
One of the main benefits of coach travel is its affordability, especially when compared to other forms of transport such as car hire or taking a train – which can be much more expensive. For example, hiring a chauffeur-driven car for an hour in London costs £ 70 on average, while coach prices start from just £ 10 per person for a return journey between London Victoria coach station and Stansted Airport. The same company also offers one-way coach fares from £ 8 per person!
Convenient Coach Travel
Coach companies make it very convenient for coach travelers to plan, track and manage their coach trips online. On the National Express website, coach customers can choose from a variety of coach tickets depending on their individual needs – including single coach fares starting from £1. Other benefits include:
- Checking in via email 24 hours before departure.
- Receiving text updates with coach status en route.
- Being able to either print or access your ticket online.
Quick Coach Travel
In addition to being affordable and convenient, coach travel is also much quicker than travelling by car or public transport such as the bus or tube. For example, our company offers direct one-hour journeys between London Victoria coach station and Stansted Airport. Other coach companies have journeys from London to Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton Airports which take between one hour fifteen minutes and two hours forty-five minutes!
Comfortable Coach Travel
Coaches are designed to be comfortable for coach passengers. That means coach seats that recline almost fully back, air conditioning/heating, power sockets for mobile devices at every seat, Wi-Fi on board some coaches, reclining footrests – the list goes on! One example of a coach company offering all these conveniences is National Express. They offer free Wi-Fi on selected services, as well as in-seat USB charging points in coach lounges.
Clean Coach Travel
Coach travel is generally very clean because most coaches are new and regularly cleaned in depots by staff. And most coach companies offer their customers free Wi-Fi for use during long journeys. So there’s no need to worry about missing out on your favorite TV show or film!
Enjoyable Coach Travel
To make journeys even more enjoyable, most coach companies offer their passenger’s free travel magazines to read on board – with options available for all tastes and ages. Not only that but some coaches are also equipped with infotainment systems which offer customers TV programs or films to watch during long journeys. For example, our company offers a selection of TV shows and films on selected services to all coach passengers travelling from London Victoria coach station to Stansted Airport and those travelling from Luton airport to Gatwick airport.
Safe Coach Travel
The majority of coaches have an excellent safety record because they are regularly maintained and inspected by specialist technicians. All our coaches also undergo regular safety checks before each journey, while most of them are fitted with an advanced braking system to ensure their safe travel on the roads.
Reliable Coach Travel
National Express holds a United Kingdom (UK) Public Service Vehicle License for Passenger Transport, which means they’re required to meet high standards for safety, comfort and service for customers. Coaches also have a very high customer satisfaction rating, in addition to scores of recommendations from customer reviews on independent websites such as Trust pilot.
Eco-friendly Coach Travel
The majority of coach companies are very eco-friendly because coach travel is a more fuel-efficient method of transport than driving a car or taking the bus. Additionally, most coaches run on eco-friendly bio-diesel or renewable diesel – which emit fewer greenhouse gases when compared to regular unleaded petrol used by cars and other vehicles.
Coach Travel is Very Accessible
As the majority of coaches are modern, they provide excellent wheelchair access. To find out more about how easy it is to travel by coach if you’re disabled or have other special requirements, just visit your chosen company’s website and look for their customer charter. This includes details on their accessibility policy. Many companies also offer a free text service for passengers who require assistance while travelling by coach.
Conclusion
Coach travel is a great way to commute, especially when you can use all the features it has to offer. So if you are looking for an alternative to driving or public transport, coach hire Kensington is worth considering!
