New bus service from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Heathrow announced
The route, which launches on Monday, June 16, will see coaches arriving and departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Andreas Schorling, Senior Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: 'We launched direct routes to Heathrow from the Midlands earlier this year, which have been hugely popular, so we're delighted to be bringing our affordable, sustainable and reliable airport services to Edinburgh in time for summer!'
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Luggage is included in the ticket price, with passengers also able to enjoy free Wi-Fi and the option to book a neighbour-free seat.
FlixBus offers free travel for Young Scot under 22s, over 60s with a bus pass and anyone with a National Entitlement Card on its extensive Scottish network.
The company continues to grow rapidly across the UK.
Andreas Schorling added: "We see this growth as a major step forward in our plans to be the largest coach network in the UK."
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