National Express deals

For 23 January to 22 May travel

If you're planning to travel by coach over the coming months, this National Express* deal could be just the ticket.

Book a coach journey online or via the National Express app by 10am on Friday 23 January and you could save up to 50% off travel on trips taken between Friday 23 January and Friday 22 May.

Enter the code FLASHSALE at checkout – there's a small box just underneath where you enter payment details (pictured below). Be careful not to miss it and make payment without entering the discount code.

The earlier you book, the more you save, for example:

• You'll get 25% off when you book three to 14 days in advance

• You'll get 50% off when you book 15+ days in advance

In order to get this deal, you must book a coach journey at least three days in advance. The code works on single and return journeys (but not open returns), and on both 'Standard' and 'Fully Flexible' fares. It's best to book early as seats per coach are limited. The discount can be used on a booking for up to a maximum of four people.

There's a £1.50 booking fee, though if you sign up for a free National Express account (or log in), the fee won't apply.

National Express told us there is no minimum spend. The deal excludes open returns, festivals, events, and third party services.

For more ways to save money on travel, see our cheap train tickets guide.

Via code, and when travelling with a fare-paying adult

If your family is planning to travel by coach over autumn this National Express* deal could be just the ticket.

Up to three kids aged 15 and under can travel for free with one fare-paying adult when using the code KIDSFREE online at National Express* or via its app – it's valid for travel on all UK National Express coaches up to Sunday 4 January.

The code works on single and return journeys, and on both 'Standard' and 'Fully Flexible' fares. Although you're able to book up to the day of travel, it's best to book early as seats per coach are of course limited.

There's a £1.50 booking fee, though if you sign up for a free National Express account (or log in), the fee won't apply. You can't use the code to book multiple trips in one go, but you can use the code multiple times to make separate bookings.

How do I redeem the offer?

Select your coach trip, then enter the code KIDSFREE at the 'Your Details' part of the checkout process – there's a small box just underneath where you enter payment details (pictured below). Be careful not to miss it and make payment without entering the discount code.

Here are a few examples of how much you could save on a child ticket using the code (checked on Wednesday 11 July):

• Cardiff to Swansea return – £6.85 saving per child

• Newcastle to Manchester return – £26.80 saving per child

• London Victoria to Bristol return – £28.80 saving per child

Exclusions: This code won't apply to tickets purchased via third-party websites, at ticket machines, in-person at stations, or from a driver. You also can't use it alongside any other discount or promotion, such as Coachcard. The code won't work on open returns, season tickets, or tickets for European services. See full terms and conditions*.

It's 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.