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Including booking early and being flexible

There are always ways to save money at Megabus*, so even if there isn’t a cracking deal out there that works for you, don’t assume you can’t cut your costs further.

Ways to save include:

Book early and be flexible. Megabus allows you to book around four months in advance, so if you book early and are flexible with your dates and travel times – you’ve got even more chance of getting a great deal.
Check out similar companies. Have a look at our deals from National Express, where there may be a better offer.
Want more? Take a look at our cheap train and coach deals to see how you can save money on travel costs.
Had a problem with Megabus? There’s a free online tool you can use to complain – it helps draft, manage and if necessary escalate your complaint. It’s offered by a firm called Resolver, which we like so much we work with it to help people get complaints justice – you can use it to complain to Megabus*.

If you spot any hot deals out there we have missed (we are human after all!), please let us know in the MSE Forum, email us at msedeals@moneysavingexpert.com or via Twitter @MSE_Deals.

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Last year it discounted trips starting & ending in England & Wales

Coach operator Megabus offered 20% off online bookings for last year's Black Friday, with the sale lasting until 11.59pm on Monday 27 November 2023. We expect to see similar this year.

Last year's Black Friday deal was valid for travel between Saturday 16 December 2023 and Wednesday 3 January 2024 for trips that started or finished in England or Wales. To get the discount, you needed to book an eligible route and enter a code at checkout.

Important: Don’t allow yourself to be taken in by the hype around Black Friday and be sucked into buying something you don’t need or can’t afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you are getting the best deal possible – don’t just take a retailer’s word for it.

See our Black Friday 2024 guide for all our predictions, info and analysis. Check Deals & Vouchers for the latest offers on now.

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For travel 15 March to 15 April. Plus £1 booking fee

Inter-city coach service Megabus* is offering thousands of single tickets for £2 each (plus a £1 booking fee), for travel between Friday 15 March and Monday 15 April. There were 10,000 cheap tickets released on 15 February, and once they're gone, they're gone (though if they don't sell out, this offer ends at 11.59pm on Friday 15 March).

You can't get this deal in Northern Ireland, and it's also not valid on journeys within Scotland – but travel to/from Scotland is included.

These cheap tickets are randomly spread across Megabus journeys and are 'hidden' among standard fares (see the image below), so it could be trial and error finding the £2 seats. Keep in mind you'll have a better chance of snagging a cheap fare if you're flexible on your travel times and dates.

Megabus only sells one-way tickets, so if you're making a return journey, check you can get cheap tickets for both ways.

Here are some journeys where we found £2 tickets:

Glasgow to London – normally about £14.99
Liverpool to Newcastle – normally about £12.99
Sheffield to Edinburgh – normally about £12.99
London to Manchester – normally about £8.99

To complete your grand (cheap) day out, see our Cheap days out ideas.

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Before spending

If you answer 'NO' to any of the following questions, don't buy.

Are you

Not skint? Ask:

Will I use it?

Is it worth it?

Are you

Skint? Ask:

Do I need it?

Can I afford it?

Free protection for all shopping!

There's a little-known piece of legislation that turns any credit card into a financial self-defence superhero. 'Section 75' of the Consumer Credit Act means your plastic must protect anything you buy for more than £100 for free, so if there's a problem or the company goes bust, you can still get your money back.
And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under £100. Known as Chargeback, this is part of banks' and card companies' internal rules and not a legal requirement. Read full details of Section 75 or Chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.
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