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Scotsman
9 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
FlixBus launches new service between Edinburgh and Glasgow with buses departing every 30 minutes
FlixBus announces new service between Scotland's two biggest cities. Sign up for the latest news and analysis about Scottish transport Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... FlixBus is set to launch a new multi-stop bus service between Glasgow and Edinburgh next month. New stops in the Capital, including Princes Street, Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Drum Brae, Ratho Station, and Newhouse Park and Ride, will now be available for passengers on the company's network. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Departing every 30-35 minutes throughout the day between Edinburgh Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, the route will launch on Monday, July 7. In addition to its two city centre stops, the route will connect key locations including Livingston, Harthill, and Edinburgh's West End, offering passengers more convenient travel options. Tickets on the route start at £3.49, while travel is completely free on the FlixBus Scotland network for Young Scots under 22, over 60s with a bus pass and anyone with a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC). Andreas Schorling, Senior Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: 'The launch of this route marks the next phase of our growth journey in Scotland, providing a service tailored to the needs of local people, offering a fantastic customer experience through our constant focus on passengers. FlixBus is launching a new multi-stop bus service between Edinburgh and Glasgow | FlixBus 'Adding these destinations will bring convenient, frequent FlixBus journeys to those living outside of city centres, perfect for everyone from commuters to university students and day trips.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Full route stop list: Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station, Newhouse Park and Ride, Harthill Services, Livingston Deer Park, Ratho Station, Ingliston Park and Ride, Corstorphine Drum Brae, Edinburgh Zoo, Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Princes Street, and Edinburgh Bus Station. FlixBus offers a comprehensive network across Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Stirling, among others, as well as 80+ destinations in the UK.
Glasgow Times
10 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Popular bus firm announced brand-new Glasgow route
FlixBus revealed its new multi-stop bus service between Glasgow's Buchanan Street Bus Station and Edinburgh Bus Station. However, the new service will make several stops on journeys between the two Scottish cities. New stops on the route include Princess Street, Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Drum Brae, Ratho Station, and Newhouse Park and Ride. READ MORE: Major upgrade unveiled for new 'fast' Glasgow bus service READ MORE: Bus firm unveiled major change to busy Glasgow route READ MORE: New fast bus service launched between Glasgow and busy town The travel operator said the service will depart every 30 - 35 minutes throughout the day, and it will launch on Monday, July 7. In addition to its two city centre stops, the route will connect key locations including Livingston, Harthill, and Edinburgh's West End, offering passengers more convenient travel options. Tickets on the brand-new route will start at £3.49; however, travel is free for Young Scots under 22, over 60s with a bus pass, and anyone with a valid National Entitlement Card. Andreas Schorling, Senior Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: 'The launch of this route marks the next phase of our growth journey in Scotland, providing a service tailored to the needs of local people, offering a fantastic customer experience through our constant focus on passengers. 'Adding these destinations will bring convenient, frequent FlixBus journeys to those living outside of city centres, perfect for everyone from commuters to university students and day trips.' Here is the full stop list for the new route:
