National Express has officially expanded its services into Scotland through a new partnership with Scottish Citylink, enhancing cross-border coach travel between England, Wales, and Scotland.
The collaboration, which began on February 25, 2025, offers customers an integrated booking experience for travel to key Scottish cities including Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, Inverness, and Stirling.
The partnership allows passengers to purchase tickets for selected Scottish Citylink routes directly through the National Express website, providing a convenient option for long-distance travel.
This move aims to strengthen affordable public transport links while offering an alternative to rail and air travel.
“This is great news for our customers who now have another booking option when planning their journeys and buying tickets. Partnering with National Express delivers a more seamless approach, and even more people can benefit from our affordable, high-quality services,” said Scottish Citylink Managing Director Simone Walsh.
Both companies operate modern coach fleets equipped with spacious seating and on-board facilities, prioritising passenger comfort and reliability. Travellers can expect leather reclining seats, plenty of legroom, free WiFi on selected services, USB charging sockets, and a generous luggage allowance of up to 20kg.
John Boughton, Commercial Director at National Express, commented: “We’re pleased to be partnering with Scottish Citylink to boost our presence in Scotland, connecting hundreds of destinations on our UK-wide network with key cities across the border. We want to help people make those all-important money-saving choices when it comes to travelling. This partnership not only offers a convenient and seamless booking experience for our customers, they can also enjoy the benefits of affordable and more reliable journeys compared to rail or air travel.”
The expansion is expected to have a considerable impact on the UK travel industry, particularly for cost-conscious travellers seeking alternatives to traditional modes of transportation.
