Can you eat on the National Express?


Can you eat on the National Express? We do not provide or sell refreshments on our coaches, but you are welcome to bring hot drinks (provided they are fitted with a safety lid to avoid spillage and you take care with them), cold non-alcoholic drinks and cold food. You are not permitted to bring any hot or strong smelling food.


When should I arrive at National Express?

Aim to arrive at the coach station at least 10 minutes before you're due to depart - this helps your coach to keep to its scheduled timetable. Make sure you have your ticket to hand and that it is valid for the coach you want to travel on (most importantly, the right time and date!).


Do seats recline on National Express?

Once on board the fully air conditioned coach, relax in your reclining seat with plenty of legroom and a convenient charging point for devices, and free Wi-Fi to keep you connected.


What are the most comfortable seats on a bus?

Which place on the bus is the best place to sit? Sitting in the front of the bus is usually the best place to sit on a long-distance bus. This is because they provide ample leg room and reclining options, as well as access to air conditioning and other amenities.


Can I eat on National Express coach?

We do not provide or sell refreshments on our coaches, but you are welcome to bring hot drinks (provided they are fitted with a safety lid to avoid spillage and you take care with them), cold non-alcoholic drinks and cold food. You are not permitted to bring any hot or strong smelling food.


Is it OK to eat on the bus?

You may eat and drink on the bus so that you feel completely at home and relaxed while you travel. However, please keep your fellow travelers in mind and follow a few guidelines: Avoid strong-smelling foods. Leave your seat like you would like to find it: no crumbs, leftover food or trash.


What are the disadvantages of coach travel?

There's little time for spontaneity when you're on a strict timetable and have to get from A to B. The modern coach is tall and you have to get up and down several stairs. While the views are great when you're up there, some find it exhausting simply getting on and off the coach at every stop.