A new affordable coach service that for, Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Manchester airport is now available with prices starting from £2.99 has launched today. FlixBus, the travel tech company is a new cheap and cheerful way to cross the country from Yorkshire to Manchester taking you from the the East Yorkshire city across the country.
Trips will start from Thursday 1st August, are will allow passengers to travel from Hull Paragon Interchange to the wider area. It’ll be the first travel service between Hull and Liverpool without having to change and the route will include Liverpool’s One Bus Station and Wavertree Shopping Centre.
The route will take you Manchester Airport for as little as £7.99 in just three hours and 25 minutes, which is great value for money compared to travelling via train. The company – known by its bright green coaches – has had rapid growth since launching in the UK three years ago, with 70 destinations now on its nationwide network.
Managing Director of FlixBus UK Andreas Schorling, said: “Adding the city of Hull on to our ever-growing map of destinations in the UK is a milestone on our journey to become the biggest coach network in the country.
“We are proud to be connecting the North of England through our convenient and comfortable journey options, bringing affordable, sustainable routes to cities which are underserved by other transport operators.”
Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways at Hull City Council, commented: “The council is delighted to welcome FlixBus to Hull and is excited by the increased choice that the company will bring to our city for travel across the North of England for our residents.
“The connection to Manchester Airport will be particularly beneficial, as we know that many people in the city use the airport for international travel and having a direct service offer will provide real convenience.”
To celebrate the new launch of FlixBus, you can get 20% off if you’re a resident of Hull. Get tickets via the website or the FlixBus App.
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