Coach and airport transfer company, National Express, has announced they are boosting their network on key intercity and airport routes.

The coach operator stated that from 4 December its adding over 16,000 seats per week on popular services following a 25% increase of customers in 2023. 

National Express said services between London and Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Leicester, London Heathrow, Newcastle, Newport, Nottingham and Manchester will benefit.

Ed Rickard, Network Director at National Express, said: “We recognise the growing need for reliable, affordable and convenient public transport options.

“By increasing capacity and frequency on our key intercity and airport routes, we’re making it even easier for people to get to where they need to be.

“We’re expecting to see strong demand and have the flexibility to add more capacity when needed, especially as people start to make travel plans for the festive season.”