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National Express deals
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National Express 25% off code
Valid on most routes, gets eg Cardiff to Swansea return for £11
ExpiredIf you're planning to travel via coach by Friday 29 March, this National Express* discount code could be just the ticket – book online* or via the National Express app using the code COACH25 to get 25% off.
You can book until Thursday 28 March – National Express told us you'll need to buy your ticket at least 24 hours in advance of the outward travel date in order to get the 25% off. The code will work on most National Express routes, though it does exclude travel to festivals and events.
You can book for up to four people (adult or child), with all fare types eligible – it includes singles and return journeys. There's no limit on how many times you can use the code, but you can only apply it once per basket. If you're making more journeys, you'll need to book in separate transactions.
There is a £1.50 booking fee, though National Express told us if you sign up for an account (or log in), it no longer applies.
How do I redeem the offer?
Select your coach trip, then enter the code COACH25 at the 'Your Details' part of checkout – there's a small box just underneath where you enter payment details (pictured below). It is quite small, so be careful not to miss it and make payment without entering the discount code.
The 25% off won't apply to tickets purchased via third-party websites, at ticket machines, in person at stations, from a driver or booked over the phone. You also can't use it alongside any other discount or promotion such as Coachcard. The 25% doesn't apply on open returns, season tickets or tickets for European services.
Here's how much you could save (examples from 7 March, prices include £1.50 booking fee):
- Cardiff to Swansea return journey – £11.32 (£13.10 before discount)
- Newcastle to Manchester return journey – £29.10 (£36.80 before discount)
- London to Bristol return journey – £33.30 (£42.40 before discount)
It is possible to amend your ticket once purchased, but both an amendment fee and excess fare for the new ticket will apply so you might want to consider if this is still MoneySaving.
For more ways to save money on travel, see our cheap train tickets guide.
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National Express 75% off for Amazon Prime members
Gets eg London to Bristol return for £3
ExpiredAmazon Prime members can get 75% off National Express coach travel when booking online and using Amazon Pay at the checkout. The offer's on till 4pm on Monday 4 December, or when it's been claimed 11,000 times, whichever's sooner. National Express wouldn't say exactly how many were still available when we asked on Tuesday 28 November, but did say there were 'a good amount' left.
National Express travels to around 550 UK destinations, and your booking can include up to four adults, with all fare types eligible. The offer's valid for travel between now and 31 January 2024, excluding 25 and 26 December.
How do I redeem the offer?
Select your coach trip and go to the checkout, then choose 'Amazon Pay'. You'll be prompted to sign into your Amazon account. The 75% discount will be automatically applied.
MSE Jenny managed to bag a single journey from Bournemouth to London for £4.30 instead of £17.30. Here are some other examples we spotted on Monday 27 November:
- London to Bristol return journey – £2.95 (£11.80 before discount)
- Cardiff to Swansea return journey – £3.50 (£14 before discount)
- Newcastle to Manchester return journey – £6.82 (£27.30 before discount)
MoneySaver Gemma tweeted us: "Thank you sharing this. My children have been wanting to have a day trip to London. I managed to get a fully flexible return ticket for the Christmas holidays for the four of us, for just under £40 instead of £155 from Somerset".
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