National Express, which have many routes in and out of the town, is spreading festive cheer by offering 10,000* free child places, helping families travel for less this Christmas.
From 11 December 2024 to 6 January 2025, children and young people aged 15 and under can travel for free with a fare-paying adult on National Express coaches.
Families can enjoy reliable, comfortable and stress-free coach travel to hundreds of destinations across the UK, without breaking the bank. Whether it’s heading home for Christmas or enjoying the many festive events and attractions, the nation’s favourite coach operator is making holiday adventures and family reunions more affordable than ever.
Catherine Woolfe, Customer and Marketing Director at National Express, said: “We understand that for many, Christmas can be an expensive time of year. That’s why we wanted to make it as easy and affordable as possible for everyone to come together to celebrate with their loved ones without worrying about the cost of travel.
“Our frequent and reliable coach services are a great way to get around, and we’re thrilled to offer these savings to help make Christmas a little brighter for thousands of families this year.”
According to a recent poll of 675 National Express customers, one in five people are planning on travelling more this Christmas compared to last year, with 65% travelling to visit friends and family, and 19% heading out to enjoy festive events.
National Express is running services throughout the festive season, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. On Christmas Day alone, the coach operator is running over 340 journeys serving 95 locations including towns, cities and major airports across the UK.
National Express’ modern coaches provide a comfortable travel experience for families. Customers can enjoy:
- Leather reclining seats: Reserve your preferred seat for an extra £2
- Free Wi-Fi and USB power sockets: Stay connected and keep the kids entertained with free Wi-Fi on selected services
- Plenty of luggage space: Room for all the family’s Christmas gifts and everything needed for a Christmas getaway with our generous luggage allowance of up to 20kg
- Family-friendly travel: Most of our coaches include free child booster seats for the little ones to enjoy the best views, just ask our friendly driver
Tickets are available at www.nationalexpress.com/kids-travel-free, using the promo code FREEKIDS- terms and conditions apply. Customers are encouraged to book early to secure their free child place and guarantee a seat for travel.
*10,000 free child seats available, while stocks last.
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