National Express - November 2015 Newsletter

Written by DragosB on . Posted in Awin, General Promotions, Network, Offers/Promotions, Promotion, Promotion Type, Regions, Seasonal Promotions, Sector, Travel, UK

Dear Affiliates,
Please find below the latest offers and service updates from National Express this November.

Headlines
- Thousands of fares from £6 one-way
- Airport transfers from £6 one-way
- November Rail Disruption
- New route between Gatwick Airport and Kent – from just £5
- National Express Coachcards
- Connecting you with over 600 destinations across Europe this Autumn
- Check out the Eurolines Pass
- Christmas is just around the corner… Spend it with family and friends
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day services
- Christmas Markets
- Upcoming events
- Get in touch with us!

Thousands of fares from £6
Go have more fun this Autumn. Autumn has arrived, and whether you’re looking for a beautiful coastal break, a bustling city trip, or a relaxing ride to the airport – there’s never been a better time to go by coach. With 100s of UK towns, cities and airports available from £6 one-way, plus £1 booking fee.

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Airport Transfers from £6 one-way
Go direct. Go relaxed. Go right to the terminal door. From £6 one-way.

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Getting to and from the airport needn't be a hassle - our transfer services to and from major London airports start from as little as £6 one-way* (cheapest fare to London – Stansted Airport).

Heathrow
200+ services a day, from 154 pick-up points, from £6 one-way*

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Stansted
140 services a day, from 38 pick-up points, from £6 one-way*

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Gatwick
156 services a day, from 90 pick-up points, from £5 one-way*

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Luton
217 services a day, from 30 pick-up points, from £5 one-way*

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* Selected routes. Limited availability. Plus £1 booking fee. Book at least 30 days in advance.

November Rail Disruption
It's that time of year when rail engineering work begins to cause chaos to your travel plans! Go with us instead and we'll guarantee you a comfortable sea and a hassle-free journey.

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New route between Gatwick Airport and Kent, from £5 – one way*
Starting in December, National Express will launch a 24-hour, straight-to-the-terminal bus service between Gatwick Airport and Kent. National Express continues to expand its route network and is launching a new round-the-clock service between Gatwick Airport and Kent starting in December. The UK’s largest coach operator is launching a 24/7 straight-to-the-terminal service with fares on the newly introduced route for just £5 one-way!

Pick up and drop off points will include Canterbury, Chatham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. Travel times will be up to 45 minutes quicker than their rail counterparts, all of which involve at least one change. Both Gatwick’s terminals (North and South) will be served, from locations throughout Kent eight times a day, with journey taking as little as an hour. Tickets are bookable now.

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* Selected routes. Limited availability. Plus £1 booking fee. Book at least 30 days in advance.

National Express Coachcards:
National Express has a great range of coachcards that you can benefit from, all with great savings for families, seniors, young and disabled people.

Families Coachcard

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  1. Family 1plus1 Coachcard is just £8 for one year, a child can travel free when accompanied by one full fare-paying adult
  2. Family 2plus2 Coachcard is just £16 for one year, two children can travel free when accompanied by two full fare-paying adults.

Terms and Conditions:

  • The card entitles one child to travel free with each of the named cardholders on National Express coach services (excluding certain inclusive packages, special offer fares, FunFares and Apex fares). Additional children pay normal child fares.
  • The adults and children must travel together throughout the journey. The minimum party size is one adult and one child. Card is not refundable or transferable.
  • Card is not valid with FunFares, Multiride tickets, Season tickets, or special offer fares.
  • Card is not valid on Hotel Hoppa, Eurolines, Ulsterbus, Third Party or special event services.
  • Not valid where accommodation, admission or ferry travel is included within the fare.

Senior Coachcard

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Senior Coachcard is just £10 (plus £2 p&p) a year - that's less than 84p a month (and £20 cheaper than a railcard).
Terms and Conditions:

  • Card entitles you to 1/3 off 'adult standard fares' on National Express coaches
  • Discounted tickets are available at any time, every day
  • Maximum of four Coachcards can be used per booking
  • £2 postage fee applies
  • Card is not refundable or transferable.
  • Card is not valid with FunFares, Multiride tickets, Season tickets, or special offer fares.
  • Card is not valid on Hotel Hoppa, Eurolines, Ulsterbus, Third Party or special event services.

Not valid where accommodation, admission or ferry travel is included within the fare.

Young people

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Young people Coachcard for just £10*, or buy a three year card for just £25*.
Terms and Conditions:

  • Card entitles you to 1/3 off 'adult standard fares' on National Express coaches
  • Card entitles the holder to 10% off coach travel on events and festival services.
  • Discounted tickets are available at any time, every day
  • £2 postage fee applies
  • £2 booking fee applies
  • Card is not refundable or transferable.
  • Card is not valid with FunFares, Multiride tickets, Season tickets, or special offer fares.
  • Card is not valid on Hotel Hoppa, Eurolines, Ulsterbus, Third Party or special event services.
  • Not valid where accommodation, admission or ferry travel is included within the fare.

Disabled people

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Disabled Coachcard is just £10 (plus £2 p&p) a year – that's less than 84p a month (and £10 cheaper than a railcard).
Terms and Conditions:

  • Card entitles you to 1/3 off 'adult standard fares' on National Express coaches
  • Card entitles the holder to 10% off coach travel on events and festival services.
  • Discounted tickets are available at any time, every day
  • A proof of disability is required
  • £2 postage fee applies
  • Card is not refundable or transferable.
  • Card is not valid with FunFares, Multiride tickets, Season tickets, or special offer fares.
  • Card is not valid on Hotel Hoppa, Eurolines, Ulsterbus, Third Party or special event services.
  • Not valid where accommodation, admission or ferry travel is included within the fare.

Connecting you with over 600 destinations across Europe from £15 this Autumn
Whether you’re connecting with friends and family, or simply want to explore, Eurolines gives you more choice and flexibility than anyone else.
From just £15 one-way you can travel from London with two medium sized suitcases to over 600 European destinations, with connections from all over the UK via the National Express network. While on board, you can sit back, relax and stay connected with free Wi-Fi and power sockets on many services and air conditioning and toilet facilities on all services. So if you want to stay connected with Europe, Eurolines is the place to go.

Paris:

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Coaches to Paris from just £15 one-way. More details below:
- Subject to availability
- Available online only
- Must be booked at least 3 days in advance
- Includes a £5 booking fee per person
- Offer not available with any other discount, including Group discounts
- Your ticket is non-refundable, non-amendable but can be upgraded
- Your ticket must be presented when travelling

Amsterdam:

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Coaches to Amsterdam from just £15 one-way. More details below:
- Subject to availability
- Available online only
- Must be booked at least 3 days in advance.
- Includes a £5 booking fee per person
- Offer not available with any other discount, including Group discounts
- Your ticket is non-refundable, non-amendable but can be upgraded
- Your ticket must be presented when travelling

Cork:

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Coaches to Cork from just £34 one-way. More details below:
- Subject to availability.
- Must be booked at least 2 days in advance
- Not available Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
- Includes a £5 booking fee per person
- Offer not available with any other discount, including Group discounts
- Your ticket is non-refundable, non-amendable but can be upgraded
- Your ticket must be presented when travelling.
- All tickets are issued and all customers are carried subject to Eurolines General Conditions of Carriage.

Dublin:

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Coaches to Dublin from just £34 one-way. More details below:
- Subject to availability and available online only.
- Includes a £5 booking fee per person.
- Must be booked at least 7 days in advance.
- Not available Thursdays and Friday.
- Offer not available with any other discount, including Group discounts
- Your ticket is non-refundable, non-amendable but can be upgraded
- Your ticket must be presented when travelling.
- All tickets are issued and all customers are carried subject to Eurolines General Conditions of Carriage.

Check out the Eurolines Pass

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The Eurolines Pass is an incredible value-for-money way to explore multiple city destinations across Europe. With 15 or 30 day Pass options available from as little as €195, you decide the itinerary you want to experience starting from the UK to a choice of 53 European cities included in the Pass scheme.

Christmas: The perfect time to visit family and friends

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If you are looking to visit your family or friends during the holidays, National Express coaches can get you where you need to be thanks to their 550 coaches covering 72 million miles per year. Book your tickets now and spend the most beautiful time of the year with the people you love.
Book your travel home early to get the best fares with National Express.

Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day services

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This year the UK’s largest coach operator is providing services on Christmas Day – with coaches running to key towns and cities and the two busiest airports – to provide the most extensive public transport network during the rail shutdown on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

National Express will be running coach services, opening up connections to important locations including Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Christmas Markets

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Visiting a Christmas market is not only a great place to do your Christmas shopping but also a time to enjoy the festive spirit, socialise and meet up with friends, work colleagues and family. Not to be missed! Below is a list of a few from around the country:

London
Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland (20th of November 2015– 03rd of January 2016)

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Birmingham
Frankfurt Christmas Market (12th of November 2015 – 22nd of December 2015)

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Bristol
German Christmas Market (8th of November 2015 – 22nd of December 2015)

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Cardiff
Christmas market (12th of November 2015 – 23rd of December 2015)

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Leeds (13th of December 2015 – 20th of December 2015)

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Sheffield (13th of November 2015 – 24th of December 2015)

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Manchester (14th of November 2015 – 21st of December 2015)

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Bath (26th of November 2015 – 13th of December 2015)

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