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WalesAberystwyth’s absolutely awesome by Traws Cymru!
Aberystwyth’s amazing and it’s a town bursting with character in the heart of Cardigan Bay, nestled on the blissful west coast of Wales. A famous promenade, gorgeous views across the coast all year round, famous Constitution Hill, two beaches and a castle, right in the middle of the two! Oh and it is an interchange […]
ScotlandAn ‘out of this world’ adventure in Arran on Stagecoach’s 324
It’s one of the most stunning bus routes in the UK and beyond! The 324 is known as the North Island route on the majestic Isle of Arran in Scotland. It runs from Brodwick Ferry Terminal to Blackwaterfoot and provides 70 minutes of the most jaw-dropping scenery. Arran is a truly incredible place and is […]
- Cumbria
Workington works wonders for scenic thrill seekers!
A retreat at the end of a great Stagecoach journey! Nestled on the Cumbrian coast on the edge of the paradisical Lake District, Workington is a fascinating town with a rich and unique history and on the cusp of stunning scenery and the heartland for fab bus services from award-winning Stagecoach Cumbria. It’s a great […]
ScotlandScintillating St Andrews with Stagecoach East Scotland!
The ultimate start to the New Year! It’s hard to find a more invigorating, fascinating town to visit to blow away those January blues than the magnificent St. Andrews, which is in the heart of Stagecoach East Scotland‘s bus network. Heritage, sumptuous sandy beach, the home of golf, culinary perfection and majestic scenery – St. […]
CumbriaSettle down in Settle for a great day out!
A great town in an iconic setting There’s so much to see and do in Settle, a unique market town with a mix of heritage and incredible scenery, nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and of course, part of the iconic Settle-Carlisle Railway, which is a member of the Great Scenic Journeys collection. […]
HampshireLovely Lymington by morebus!
Celebs, ponies and lovely scenery! The historian and television presenter Dan Snow spent his childhood here, football manager Harry Redknapp was a resident, whilst Ben Ainslie the Olympian sailing gold medalist trained and competed in the town! Yes, it’s Lymington, a picturesque, paradisical setting on the edge of the New Forest with an array of attractions and […]
CheshireFrom Wales to England and back – an Arriva wonderland
Magical scenic sojourns Starting from Wrexham, embark on a spectacular journey through North Wales with Arriva Wales, where the scenic bus services 1 and 5 cater to every customer’s dream. From the vibrant city life and cultural experiences of the number 1 to Chester to the tranquil village charm and natural wonders of the 5 […]
DorsetThe 12 days of morebus
More money-saving Christmas treats by morebus! Christmas is coming and just because it’s chilly out there and maybe not the time of the year for open top bus, scenic sojourns, there’s plenty to see and do as the Yuletide fun kicks in on multi-award winning bus company morebus. Here’s our 12 days of Christmas, sorry […]
HertfordshireUnbridled Uno success!
Uno scoops top rating Great Scenic Journeys is hugely excited that Uno Bus has been awarded “Premium Journey – Highest Customer Service” Rating following our review of its three routes within our collection. Embracing the charming atmospheric market towns within Hertfordshire and city of St Albans, Uno Bus routes, 341/641, Broxbourne to Hatfield, 610, between […]
IrelandWaterford’s wonders are crystal clear with Expressway
History and dynamism perfectly entwine! It’s the oldest City in Ireland and with a vibe like no other! Wonderful Waterford combines historic streets with a dynamic atmosphere to cater for everyone’s tastes. And, it’s easy to reach by Expressway’s quick, convenient and affordable coaches direct from Dublin, Limerick and other cities and towns across the […]
IrelandGorging on Galway by Expressway!
Fre Expressway to Paradise on the west coast of Ireland! Lively, stunning scenery, majestic and always convivial, there can be few more charismatic and charming places to visit than Galway where the vibe and top notch scenery is world renowned! Yuletide treats with Expressway Nestled on Ireland’s incredible western coast, gorgeous Galway is a […]
StoryNightclubbing or a Great Scenic Journey? By Noah Warner
Pubs, clubs and Palace Xbox or extra sessions at the Gym, a night out clubbing or watching Crystal Palace? Time is precious especially when you’re 18 years old like me and until taking on responsibility for sales and marketing at Great Scenic Journeys, I confess a getaway on a bus or train to take in […]
SomersetExmoor Coaster excels as happiness hits the heights of Porlock Hill!
It was a matter of time! Well no surprises there! Yes, it was kind of inevitable that the Exmoor Coaster won the “Outstanding Customer Experience” accolade at this month’s “Route One Awards” in Birmingham. It’s long been no secret that the customer service is great on this incredible route, as good as the amazing scenery […]