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Why are Megabus so popular?

Get a reliable and comfortable service We love our friendly drivers - and passengers often tell us how much they like them too. They're helpful and polite, which makes all the difference when you're travelling.



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Established Member. If I had a choice between National Express and Megabus, I would choose the latter. I have generally found Megabus to be more comfortable and cheaper. Its been a few years since i've used Megabus though (although depends if you would count the Oxford Tube which I went on last month - very impressive) ...

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From the moment you step onboard to when you arrive at your destination, making you as comfortable and relaxed as possible is our top priority. That's why when you travel on our luxury double-decker buses you're provided with first-class amenities.

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Our entire double decker bus fleet is meticulously kept in top operating shape. Each bus undergoes preventative and regular maintenance year-round. Our process revolves around both our drivers and passengers taking the necessary precautions to guarantee bus safety throughout your journey and helps us keep Megabus safe.

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It's all up to you to either book early or arrive early! Only seats shown on the website as reserved seats may be reserved. All other seats are on a first come first serve basis.

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Overnight bus routes Equipped with reclining seats, seat belts, and air conditioning, Megabus night transit buses make it easy to fall asleep with peace of mind. Stow your carry-on sized luggage in an overhead bin to maximize your seating space.

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Looking straight ahead at the road is important to help your brain anticipate the movement of the bus and to keep the signals from your eyes and your inner ear synced up. The front seats on the top deck or an aisle seat on the left-hand side of the bottom deck are best for this.

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Sometimes on longer trips (of five hours or more), we may stop at a rest area that has access to food and additional restrooms. We encourage you to bring snacks to munch on and non-alcoholic beverages to drink during the trip.

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A great view: Seats located at the front on the upper deck offer a panoramic view as you roll down the road. A good view + a small table: Seats on the upper deck near the stairs provide a roomier feel with greater visibility, as well as the added bonus of a handy table just large enough to hold your favorite latte.

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A double-decker serving the North York Moors has been crowned the most scenic bus route in Britain. The 840 Coastliner runs from Leeds to the coastal town of Whitby. But it's the leg that crosses the moorland, from Pickering via Goathland and Sleights, that has earned the service the prize.

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Sometimes on longer trips (of five hours or more), we may stop at a rest area that has access to food and additional restrooms. We encourage you to bring snacks to munch on and non-alcoholic beverages to drink during the trip.

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Sit In the Middle of the Bus If you have the opportunity to choose where to sit on your next long bus trip, try to find a seat towards the middle of the bus. Back seats tend to make for bumpier rides that could prevent you from getting your beauty sleep, especially if you wake up easily on overnight buses.

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For guidance a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches when adding the total exterior dimensions of the piece (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds. Passengers can also take onboard one (1) small carry-on bag that will fit in the overhead storage compartments or under the seat.

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It's an illusion, previously created by fabric designers with a knack for breaking up dull, worn down seats, but now created with specifically engineered design algorithms. Which might seem slight overkill, but when you watch the below video you'll probably understand why they bother going through the effort.

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