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KentThe Canterbury Tales by Stagecoach
Make a public transport pilgrimage to the world famous Canterbury and there’s no better way than by Stagecoach’s bus services which stop in the epicentre of this truly incredible city. Fast, frequent and great value buses from across Kent converge on Canterbury and are part of the landscape, alongside wondrous architecture and in the setting […]
DorsetPrize-winning Poole, the place to be with morebus!
Proud Poole’s prizes aplenty Hot on the heels of being awarded Premium Customer Service status by Great Scenic Journeys in its national accreditation programme of nearly 200 routes, there’s one more award for morebus, the Manchester City of the UK bus industry, which is located, not in the north, but instead in the heart of […]
CumbriaAll aboard the Settle-Carlisle Railway!
A truly remarkable journey Nestled within the heart of the UK is a railway route that’s more than just a means of getting from A to B; it’s a journey through time and beauty. The Settle-Carlisle Railway, winding its way through the picturesque landscapes of Northern England, is a testament to the ingenuity of Victorian […]
CheshireCheshire cats catch the cream!
Wonderful Warrington the gateway to a Cheshire retreat Warrington isn’t a place name immediately synonymous with scenic beauty and adventures, but more fool those who don’t appreciate its fantastic value as a purveyor of great places to visit and also the gateway to two fabulous bus journeys, provided by Warrington’s Own Buses and their Cat […]
LancashireBlackpool’s illuminating roller-coaster ride for scenic thrill seekers
What’s not to love about Blackpool? It’s the town that brings a smile to the faces of anyone, at it’s mere mention. Blackpool is a seaside town with a heart that beats as vibrantly in the depths of winter to the height of summer – the ultimate destination for a holiday, short-break or day out […]
SuffolkPastel perfection at Suffolk’s seaside retreat on the 64!
This week’s hidden gem destination is Aldeburgh, a charming, serene coastal retreat in Suffolk at the end of First’s 64 bus from Ipswich, which is a really pleasant scenic journey that runs hourly and takes 1 hour, 37 minutes. Aldeburgh offers a delightful blend of traditional seaside charm and quirky attractions. Begin your journey at […]
Scotland‘The hole in one’, East Scotland staycation
It’s hard to think of a collection of Great Scenic Journeys that combine so perfectly as those in East Scotland for a fab mini-break to send those post summer blues packing! Here’s some suggestions for a mini-staycation that gets to the heart of this incredible region and is made possible by fabulous Stagecoach and Brightbus! […]
SurreySurrey to the Seaside for £4 with the “Best Operator of the Year”
Whisper it quietly… We’re going to let you into a secret – there’s a fabulous, alternative way to travel from leafy Surrey to the Sussex seaside and it’s not by train! Two buses and two quid on each, it’s a trip that is a real treat and goes deep into the heart of Surrey and […]
CumbriaSeventh Heaven with Stagecoach in the Lake District!
We don’t have favourites, but…. Here at Great Scenic Journeys, there’s regularly lots of fun-packed debate around the best parts of the UK and Eire to devour scenery by public transport. We’ve all favourites in the Great Scenic Journeys collection, some of the team love the bright lights of the big cities served by Megabus, […]
Derbyshire“Pick of the Month” – Buxton’s brilliance brought to you by the 65
It’s an unsung hero of the Great Scenic Journeys collection and a route that is increasingly pulling the crowds and getting the plaudits. Stagecoach’s 65 service from Meadowhall to Buxton is not only the gateway to the Peak District from the bright lights of the city and its environs, but it provides some stunning and […]
DorsetPurbeck’s perfect scenic journey & premium customer care!
Beautiful bays, bright lights and brilliant customer service – the Purbeck Breezer 50 service from Bournemouth to Swanage says ‘goodbye’ to a successful summer but ‘hello’ to October and the run up to Christmas! Here at Great Scenic Journeys, we’re delighted that the route, which is operated by Go Ahead Group’s marvellous Morebus, achieved Premium […]
WalesWhere Great Scenic Journeys converge – Wrexham’s wonders unlocked!
It’s situated in the heart of Arriva Wales and Traws Cymru’s fab bus networks – WREXHAM is a truly wonderful place to visit and is served by 4 routes within the Great Scenic Journeys collection. These delights are the 5 from Llangollen and 1 from Chester, both from Arriva Wales and the TrawsCymru T3 from Barmouth […]
Wales12 fab reasons to catch Arriva’s North Wales number 12!
The sun is setting on Summer but the fun goes on… The somewhat damp, but quite often sunny, Summer of 2023 might have come to an end, but the beauty of Arriva’s bus routes in North Wales are that they tell a different story depending on the season. Our favourite is the number 12 bus […]