FlixBus is launching the new service ahead of Scotland’s summer holiday season, the buses will be running overnight journeys from Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Dunfermline and Edinburgh to London.
A new overnight bus route is set to take passengers from Aberdeen straight to London.
From June 22, FlixBus will be running overnight journeys from Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Dunfermline and Edinburgh to London.
This new route will become the only coach service offering direct routes between the Granite City and the UK capital. Other destinations include Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester.
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The journey between Aberdeen and London is expected to take between 14 and 15 hours.
Further services will be added to FlixBus’ dedicated Scottish network, which launched last August.
This means more journeys will be on offer between Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Dunfermline and Edinburgh, as well as Perth, Stirling and Glasgow.
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The new routes will be operated by the UK’s largest independent bus operator McGill’s, which has been in partnership with FlixBus since 2021.
Andreas Schorling, Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: “We all know the Fringe is one of the highlights of the summer, and we’re really excited to offer more transport opportunities as millions of travellers flock to Scotland.
“Thanks to huge demand, we’re delighted to increase our green, affordable network fivefold, offering high-frequency services to destinations across the country. There’s no better time to explore the lively cities and beautiful landscapes Scotland has to offer!"
He added: “We’re really proud to contributing even more to Scotland’s transport infrastructure, because sustainable travel options should be available and accessible to everyone.”
Tickets can be purchased on the FlixBus App or www.flixbus.co.uk
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