A NEW daily bus service travelling from Edinburgh to Heathrow Airport has been announced.
FlixBus, a German-headquartered coach firm, has unveiled its new service between the Scottish capital and Heathrow Airport starting on Monday.
The firm will also run services from Glasgow, which require a transfer in Birmingham.
Scots will be able to travel directly to and from the UK’s busiest airport, with tickets starting at just £14.99.
Prices on the firm's website currently show tickets on the routes, the week they launch, available for around £45. Passengers will also have to pay extra to reserve a seat.
FlixBus offers free travel for Young Scot under 22s, over 60s with a bus pass and anyone with a National Entitlement Card on its Scottish routes. ,
The travel firm said the route will provide a “seamless and convenient” alternative to multiple train changes or “expensive” airport parking, with coaches arriving and departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Andreas Schorling, senior managing director of FlixBus UK, said the firm is delighted to introduce the new direct bus link.
He said: “We launched direct routes to Heathrow from the Midlands earlier this year, which have been hugely popular, so we’re delighted to be bringing our affordable, sustainable and reliable airport services to Edinburgh in time for summer!”
Luggage will be included in the ticket price, with customers also having access to free Wi-Fi and the option to book a neighbour-free seat.
“We see this growth as a major step forward in our plans to be the largest coach network in the UK,” added Andreas.
Tickets can be purchased on FlixBus website or app.
