The British and French branches of Eurolines are already preparing for this annual event. Travel by coach from Britain or France to Munich in Germany for the Oktoberfest 2011. Taking the coach to Munich is easy with Eurolines. With regular services from Britain & France and free luggage allowance of two medium sized suitcases.   With one of the cheapest fares around you can just sit back, relax and arrive refreshed and ready for your experience. This year's Oktoberfest will take place between 17th September and 3rd October 2011.Check out these amazing sample adult retu...

As a reminder, because we have already written about this on the EuropeBus's blog, on Monday 31 October 2011 the Government is removing the coach concessionary discount scheme. The scheme currently allows people over 60 or with a disability to travel by coach for up to half price. Customers can still use the scheme providing they book by midnight on 31 October 2011 and are travelling on or before 31 August 2012. What is the Over 60′s coach concessionary scheme? When you’re over 60, you automatically qualify for concessionary fares on National Express coaches. Concessi...

With almost 400,000 new students making the trip to University next month, National Express has relaunched its popular Young Person Coach Card – offering 30% off all journeys for the next three years. According to NUS figures, the cost of being a student is now in excess of £15,000 per year – with over £2000 on transport costs alone. National Express’ Young Persons Travel Card is available to all 16 – 26 year olds and anyone in full time education. The card costs £10 for one year or £25 for three years of discounted travel. Examples of the travel savings avai...

Latest travel information from Eurolines Please be aware there is a likelihood of industrial action in France this Bank Holiday weekend. Eurolines anticipates this action will cause potential delays and disruption to its services. Eurolines is doing everything possible to reduce the impact of this action and it is committed to getting its customers to the UK with the least possible disruption to their journey. There is no need to change your travel plans at this time as all services are operating. Regular passenger updates will be posted on Eurolines UK website throughout ...

The British government coalition agreed to liquidate the existing concessions for coach travel for people over 60 years of age and with disabilities. Coalition cuts will mean half-price coach travel for pensioners and the disabled will be slashed from the budget. More you can read in the Mirror paper.Unfortunately, the government cuts also affected the least affluent in the british society. From October 2011 pensioner and disabled people will be deprived of the concessions fares, and to take advantage of discounts they’ll have to seek trade concessions offered by the carr...

Brits contemplating a last minute break for the Bank Holiday can still pick up a bargain to Europe with Eurolines. Europe’s largest scheduled coach operator has return fares to Paris and Bruges for £74 return while Amsterdam and Rotterdam are just £76 return. The price is inclusive of booking fee and luggage allowance and can even be booked on the day of travel. Fares for travel between 24 – 29 August: London to Paris, Bruges or Brussels: £74 return per person London to Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Utrecht: £76 return per person Eurolines, a sister company of N...

Another popular manufacturer of coaches in Europe is Volvo. Volvo Buses is a subsidiary and a business area of the Swedish vehicle maker Volvo, which became an independent division in 1968. It is based in Göteborg. It is the world's second largest bus manufacturer, with a complete range of heavy buses for passenger transportation. The product range includes complete buses and coaches as well as chassis combined with a comprehensive range of services. The bus operation has a global presence, with production in Europe, North/South America, Asia and Australia. One former pr...

To celebrate just under one year to go until the Paralympic Games, Sainsbury's, the official sponsor, is organising this great family festival on Clapham Common. This one day event has everything from music from The Saturdays, to children's activities, food and drink and a showcase from Paralympic athletes.If you want to be part of this event, National Express offers transport, just use the journey planner to book your return travel and take advantage of no driving, parking or congestion charges. Venue: Clapham Common, London Date: Saturday 10 September 2011 Return tra...