The world’s largest intercity coach provider, FlixBus, has launched new routes between Swansea and Cardiff and onwards to London.
Initially there will be up to two departures per day between the two cities, with services after Cardiff then travelling onto Bristol and London. More journeys are already in the pipeline and will be launched later this year.
German-owned FlixBus aims to operate the largest coach network in the UK by 2025.
As well as Swansea and Cardiff its initial offer covers 18 routes between 12 UK cities. Tickets are available from 99p for a number of connections between London, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Cardiff, Derby, Leeds, Leicester, Loughborough, Manchester, Sheffield as well as Swansea.
Andreas Schorling, managing director FlixBus UK ,said: "Many citizens of Wales have held back their activities in the past months to reach the point where people can start to reunite. We are glad that we can provide a new, value for money mobility alternative to those travelling to finally meet their loved ones.
"Seeing the efficient vaccination programme, we are hopeful that more and more passengers will have the opportunity to move around the country freely again in the upcoming months. Although the outlook is optimistic, we remain cautious: hygiene and safety continue to be our highest priority to ensure a safe journey.”
In line with Covid regulations passengers will have to wear masks, as will drivers when away from their seat.
The row immediately behind the driver will be kept clear and only half of the remaining seats will be sold to help keep a safe distance between passengers.
