Cheap London to Scotland sleeper service launched... by a coach company!
The journey from London to Scotland has always been a long, and expensive, one, which is why overnight sleeper trains are a popular option.
But for those wanting to save some cash, a new mode of transport has just launched, the budget sleeper coach, which allows passengers to get some shut-eye in their own berth while the bus whisks them up the M6.
Fares on the new Megabus coaches start from 1 and in return passengers are given a bunk equipped with a reading light and curtain for extra privacy, as well as a duvet, pillow and blanket.
Sleep tight: Stagecoach Group Chief Executive Sir Brian Souter tries the new sleeper berths
But, just in case they're not feeling sleepy, customers are also allocated a standard seat for the whole of their journey.
Along with a private berth and seat, passengers have access to a toilet, free wi-fi, on-board refreshments and even a complimentary overnight pack containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, a bottle of water, an eye mask and a luggage label.
The seven-nights-a-week service, which begins tonight, comprises a Glasgow to London coach leaving at 11.10pm and getting in at 7am the next day and a London-Glasgow coach departing at 11.55pm to arrive at 7.45am.
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Specially-converted 60ft articulated coaches are used on the sleeper service and are fitted with 24 berths and 24 seats in total.
Stagecoach Group chief executive Sir Brian Souter said: 'We've had huge interest in the sleeper coach. Feedback from the trials we have carried out over the past two months has been very positive about the extra comfort, facilities and the great value prices.
'We have seen particularly strong growth in demand for budget travel over the past two years with the combined effect of the tough economy, stretched household budgets and rocketing fuel prices.
'The sleeper coach is a great way to travel and make your money go further.'
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