Megabus begin coaches to Europe!

MickeyFinns · 8 Mar 2012 at 16:55

Just picked up some tickets from London to Paris for £5 out and £1 on the way back, not the most comfortable way to travel but you really can't beat prices like that.

Thought some of you might be interested, they do various routes from UK cities to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.

Cosimo · 8 Mar 2012 at 16:58

How long will the Paris run take you, is it a night run?

gjrc · 8 Mar 2012 at 16:59

simulatorman said:
How long will the Paris run take you, is it a night run?

got to be 7 hours at least i would guess?

MickeyFinns · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:00

9h30m. Night run on the way out, day run on the way back as it's a Sunday. I tend to be alright sleeping on Coaches/Planes so should be ok.

Glaucus · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:00

I hope it comes with a toilet, incredible price though.

That + a hostel for a long weekend would be amazing.

MickeyFinns · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:01

Glaucus said:
I hope it comes with a toilet, incredible price though.

I told a friend and he just got a return to Amsterdam for £2.

RomanNose · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:02

Not bad price but I think this Paris would be a better deal for £6

Marmot · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:05

RomanNose said:
Not bad price but I think this Paris would be a better deal for £6

Debatable.

pingwing · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:12

That is good! Do they cover cheap train too? In the um they are amazing for reduced train travel is you book early enough!

MortonF · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:13

how can they even make a profit?

amazing price really

Cosimo · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:14

Glaucus said:
I hope it comes with a toilet, incredible price though.

That + a hostel for a long weekend would be amazing.

The web site says "modern buses, professional drivers, accessibility for mobility impaired, toilet and free Wi-Fi". Sounds like a winner with the drivers.

MortonF · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:15

the drivers wouldnt be amater would they?! lol strange thing for them to say

qqg3 · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:15

Great prices on offer and the timings aren't at all bad. Very similar to what National Express offer but for way less. Good to know.

int · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:15

Blimey that's quite remarkable! Considering one of my colleagues tends to drive home to Paris from Exeter, it takes about 8h30m.

Liquid_Entity · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:17

Pahh 9hrs on a comfy bus. Try 18hrs on a rickety old bus in South America around twisty mountain bends. Rocknrolling !!

Near death experience every 20 minutes !!

Cosimo · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:18

MortonF said:
the drivers wouldnt be amater would they?! lol strange thing for them to say

Of course they wouldn't be amateurs and yes, it is a bit odd. I presume it will impress some people.

Glaucus · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:20

simulatorman said:
The web site says "modern buses, professional drivers, accessibility for mobility impaired, toilet and free Wi-Fi". Sounds like a winner with the drivers.

Wow wifi, tablet heaven.

Nothing from Bristol though, is it London only?

RomanNose · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:21

Are they sleepers or just chairs?

MickeyFinns · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:23

Liquid_Entity said:
Pahh 9hrs on a comfy bus. Try 18hrs on a rickety old bus in South America around twisty mountain bends. Rocknrolling !!

Near death experience every 20 minutes !!

I've had my fair share of horrible transport too

16 hour cockroach infested bus in Thailand
36 hour off road (very bumpy) mini bus in Mongolia
14 hours on broken down unheated (-25c) train in North Korea

MickeyFinns · 8 Mar 2012 at 17:24

RomanNose said:
Are they sleepers or just chairs?

Likely to be chairs.