1. Online via the National Express Website
Use the Journey Planner on our homepage to buy your ticket. Help on our journey planner can be found here.
Your ticket will then be sent to you along with an order confirmation email – you can use your e-ticket to board the coach or simply print the ticket email and bring it with you.
With a range of payment methods, paying for your ticket has never been so simple. Pay now using your credit/debit card, Paypal, Apple Pay, or Amazon checkout.
If you have a voucher code, please visit our Using a voucher code page to see how to redeem and save money.
If you are looking to purchase a Coachcard – please visit this guide.
Online bookings incur a £1.50 booking fee when checking out as guest. When logged into your account there is no booking fee.
2. Using The National Express App
You can download our App for the following locations:
iOS App Store
Android Play Store
3. Over the phone
You can call our telephone booking line on 08717 81 81 81 (Lines open 7 days a week, 10am – 6pm. Calls to this number cost 13p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge.)
Phone bookings incur a £3 booking fee.
4. At a Coach Station
You can also book your ticket at one of our manned coach stations, by using one of our easy-to-use ticket kiosks, or by speaking to a member of staff.
5. Directly with a driver
You can buy direct from the coach driver on the day of travel*, but this is subject to seat availability on the coach. Drivers can accept cash, however please pay with a card where possible. It is highly recommended to book in advance where possible.
*You cannot purchase a ticket from a driver in any of our Heathrow stops – there are ticket vending machines which allow you to purchase tickets on the day of travel
6. At a Payzone retailer
Payzone offers customers the ability to pay for services and settle bills at locations such as convenience stores, supermarkets and other local retailers. Head to your nearest Payzone store to buy coach tickets today and keep your journey on track. Payzone stores allow you to pay for your tickets by card or cash.
To find your nearest Payzone store, visit Payzone.co.uk.
Payzone bookings incur a £1.00 booking fee.