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WalesA Traws Cymru trip to fearless Fishguard
It’s nestled deep in the west of Wales, a beautiful retreat from the rigours of modern day life but with so much going for it – and that’s not just the two terrific Traws Cymru routes that serve this place so well, the T5 (from Aberystwyth) and T11 (from Haverford West). Fabulous Fishguard is well […]
BerkshireA right royal bargain with the Windsor Express
There must be a catch, surely? It’s almost too good to be true – a double-decker bus with great views across London, free wi-fi and power chargers, coffee shop style tables, comfy seats, friendly drivers and get this a £3 fare all the way from the heart of Central London to Windsor and onwards to […]
NottinghamshireAll spires lead to Southwell!
Starts and ends with a Castle and a Minster in the middle! Okay, so we get that jaw-dropping scenery from the bus window can be unforgettable at times and it’s impossible to tire of clifftops views, humungous mountains and languid lakes, but sometimes as much lasting, really meaningful satisfaction can come from under-rated scenery and […]
ScotlandReach for the Stars with Stagecoach West Scotland’s 356
An unforgettable masterpiece 59 minutes of captivation with ‘wow factor’ scenic beauty! The 356 Stagecoach West Scotland service from Bellsbank to Cumnock provides an unforgettable venture off the beaten track but deep in the heart of beautiful East Ayrshire, passing lochs and penetrating former mining communities, seeped in history. The journey twists and turns, with […]
SussexCoastliner 700 is the gateway to the “Sunniest Place in the UK”
Bognor’s balmy and barmy contrasts! Just like the famous 700 Coastliner bus route which plies its trade diligently crossing varied scenery and connecting diverse towns and cities between Portsmouth and Brighton, Bognor Regis, one of the places served, is the ultimate destination of contrasts. The bright lights of the iconic Pier (livelier still because it’s […]
YorkshireThe grass is greener in Grassington
Where time stands still – but not the bus! Winding roads traversing the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, stone-walls, perfectly manicured gardens, lush farmland, with horses and sheep grazing and pretty cottages as the bus approaches and crosses the beautiful River Wharfe – the 72 bus from Skipton is a trip through bygone countryside! It […]
HampshirePlay up Pompey with Stagecoach’s 700!
Coastal capers and customer-driven connectivity with the 700 The 700 Coastliner bus from Stagecoach South is one of the most popular routes across the UK, connecting Portsmouth with Chichester and Brighton – Hampshire, with good old Sussex by the sea! High frequency, environmentally friendly, swanky new buses (which entered service last Summer) connect these eclectic […]
DorsetLovely Lyme Regis is easy ‘Persuasion’ with fab First Bus!
Cast aside those January blues at one of our favourite seaside spots, nestled halfway along a spectacular Jurassic Coaster X53 bus route between Weymouth and Axminster, which is run by First Bus. The scenery on the trip is so stunning, it’s an attraction of its very own, but so too is a stop off at […]
ScotlandIconic bridges – across the Forth with Stagecoach
There’s a certain allure about bridges if you are an intrepid explorer. Travelling over a bridge, particularly with a wide expanse of water below, can feel like a tranquil, becalming retreat from the rigours of life either side of the shores. Sometimes, the bridge is so long, that, with wind or rain beating either side […]
YorkshireCoaster’s drivers coast to top spot!
Clifftop views with fab, friendly drivers to Filey and Bridlington In nearly 200 customer service reviews that the Great Scenic Journeys team has undertaken of the routes within its collection during the past 12 months, there have been many that have achieved ‘Premium Customer Service’ accreditation rating across the various aspects of the customer experience, […]
ScotlandLapping it up in lovely Largs!
Lovely Largs is where two magnificent bus routes in the Great Scenic Journeys collection come together. The 585 from Ayr to Largs from Stagecoach West Scotland and then the 901 Clyde Flyer to Glasgow via Greenock. Both are stunning routes clutching the Firth of Clyde with absolutely amazing views from the window and a real […]
ScotlandInvincible Inverness – an incredible adventure for January
Blow those cobwebs away in Inverness! There’s absolutely no need for January blues when there is the iconic Inverness to visit! This wonderful place presents a magical winter wonderland with a unique set of experiences and the opportunity to embrace the beauty of the Highland capital, potentially amidst a snowy or sunny landscape which […]
Partner storiesA ticket machine tribute for your Great Scenic Journey!
The Unsung Hero Our Great Scenic Journeys, Chief Executive, Alex Warner ruminates about a bit of technology that’s so crucial in keeping buses running but doesn’t receive the plaudits and glory it deserves…. Taking something for granted is so easy in this ‘me, me, me’ generation where we all live for the moment and are […]