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Used them for years now

I've been travelling with them to see my daughter in Glasgow for about eight years now. Booking has got a lot easier on the site, though it did log me out twice this time. The coaches are comfortable enough and the drivers have always been polite. Price has crept up a bit lately but still cheaper than the train.

Wendy O.
1 person found this helpful

Pretty decent

Yeah this was pretty good for getting to Nottingham. Booking was easy on the app. Only thing is the wifi kept dropping so I couldn't watch anything. Fine otherwise, cheap too.

Caitlin V.
1 person found this helpful

Seats were tight but cheap

Booked the Edinburgh run and the fare was hard to beat for a Friday. Seats are a bit tight for taller people like me, but the bus ran on time and the driver got us in early.

Wayne L.
0 people found this helpful

app kept logging me out

Ticket sorted but the app kept logging me out while I was trying to find my booking reference. Took ages to get it up on the phone at the stop, bus was fine.

Liam D.
1 person found this helpful

Needed a way to see the kids

Needed to get to Bristol to see the kids at their dad's and the train was far too expensive. Booked the coach on the site in a few minutes. Arrived on time and the seats were comfy enough. Would book again.

Chloe A.
1 person found this helpful

Tried a few before settling on this

Tried a couple of other coach firms for the Liverpool trip before booking this, and this was the cheapest by a fair bit with decent departure times. Driver was polite and the bus was spotless. Got there without any issues.

Eleanor S.
3 people found this helpful

booked it, quick and easy

Yeah this was sorted in about two minutes on my phone for a Saturday trip to Manchester. Ticket came straight to the app, no faff. Bus was on time and I was there for my mates birthday.

Yasmin M.
1 person found this helpful

bit pricier than the others but fine

Compared a few options for getting to Manchester and this came out a bit dearer than the cheapest one, though the times suited better. Bus was clean and on time. Only niggle was the seat cushion being a bit flat.

Linda M.
6 people found this helpful

Upper deck view was worth it

The upper deck seat I picked gave a proper view of the motorway and it's the only thing I'd book again. Bus was packed but still on time. Cheap ticket too.

Evie R.
2 people found this helpful

Bought the return ticket

Got a return to Bristol on the app for my mate's birthday. Took about two minutes to sort and the ticket came up on my phone straight away. Coach was clean and on time both ways. Easy.

Luke J.
0 people found this helpful

stop pick up point was clear

The pickup stop was clearly marked on the app, which I noticed straight away since the last operator I used had no signage at all. Coach pulled in right where it said and drivers were friendly. Would book again for the Cardiff run.

Luke E.
1 person found this helpful

got a ticket to cardiff

Got a ticket to Cardiff for a gig and the price was really good for a last minute booking. The app showed where the coach stopped and I got there on time. Coach was clean and not too crowded. Got back the same way without any bother.

Danielle M.
2 people found this helpful

Needed to get to the festival

We needed to get a group of us to a festival in Reading and parking was a nightmare. I'd never used a coach company before so I wasn't sure what to expect. Booking for four people was simple and everyone got a confirmation. The pick up point was easy to find and the coach ran on time both ways. Really pleased we did it.

Samantha K.
2 people found this helpful

The coach seat reservation

I picked the front seat on the upper deck when I booked. It was a good view and the seat reclines enough for a nap. The bags went in the hold with no fuss.

Lisa M.
2 people found this helpful

Cheapest way to get north

Best value for money I've found for the trip up to Leeds and I'll be using them again. Booked a week ahead and paid a fraction of what the train would have cost me. The seats were comfy enough, the wifi was patchy and the bus arrived spot on time both ways. Nothing to complain about for the price.

Lauren G.
2 people found this helpful

Needed a cheap way home from uni

Needed to get back home for the weekend and this was the only thing cheap enough on a student budget. Booked on the app in a couple of minutes. Coach was a bit late leaving but got there in the end. Would use again.

Alex T.
9 people found this helpful

the train is quicker but dearer

I've used the coach for years to get to my sister in Hull. The train is quicker but costs a lot more, so I'll take the coach. The seats are comfy and the drivers are always civil. Booking is simple enough once you know the site.

Colin P.
1 person found this helpful

First trip with them

I needed to get to my cousin's wedding in Newcastle and didn't fancy driving after a long week. I'd never booked a coach before so I was a bit nervous. The booking flow was clear and it told me exactly where to pick up. The coach was on time and the driver was friendly when I asked where to get off. The whole thing was simple and I got there with time to spare for the ceremony.

Jodie G.
2 people found this helpful

booked the coach to brighton

Got a ticket to Brighton for a night out and it was dead cheap. Showed the QR code on my phone and got on no problem. Coach was alright, bit warm.

Jamie W.
12 people found this helpful

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Megabus is a coach travel brand operating long-distance bus services across the United Kingdom and into Europe. Its routes connect towns and cities, offering an affordable alternative to rail and car travel for many passengers. Tickets are booked online or through the app, with fares that vary according to how far ahead a trip is reserved.

The service is aimed at students, budget travellers, families and anyone wanting a straightforward way to get between destinations without driving. Coaches are operated under the Megabus name, with passengers able to choose seats, add luggage allowances and manage bookings digitally.

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