Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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20% off with the University of Bristol
Save on airport coach travel as our student
Great value airport travel to Bristol
Our partnership with the University of Bristol means it's never been easier to travel between airport terminals to Bristol, whether you're heading to university or going back to your home country.
When booking with us you can...
- Board your coach at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham Airport or Manchester Airport and travel to Bristol Coach Station
- Or, board your coach at Bristol Coach Station and travel to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham Airport or Manchester Airport
- Travel between 15 December 2025 to 12 January 2026
- Take frequent, reliable services
- Book additional luggage if you are travelling with more than 1 large or 2 medium bags (see terms and conditions below)
Simply book your journey by choosing your departure location, select the destination you are travelling to, and your travel date, via the Journey Planner on this page!
- Offer gives 20% off a full-priced National Express journey (additional luggage and other extras are not discounted).
- This offer is valid on restricted, standard and flexible fare types
- Offer cannot be used in conjunction with concessionary fares, discount Coachcards, or in conjunction with any other promotional offer.
- Tickets must be booked at least 3 days in advance of travel date.
- The return journey (if applicable) must be booked at the time of the outward journey, and must be within the discount validity dates.
- Can only be used between Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham Airport, Manchester Airport and Bristol Coach Station in either direction.
- Any extras such as luggage or seat reservations are not included in the discount. If required, you will need to add these to the booking and pay for them by card on the payment screen. The National Express luggage allowance is;
- You may store luggage in the hold of the coach, free of charge, 1 large suitcase or rucksack each measuring no more than 75cmx50cmx32cm and weighing no more than 20kg.
- Subject to availability only - 2 medium suitcases may be carried each measuring no more than 70cm x 45cm x 30cm and weighing no more than 20kg, free of charge, instead of 1 large suitcase.
- If you have more than above allowance - you must purchase additional luggage, otherwise you may not be able to board, as luggage space on the coach is limited and must be booked in advance.
- Validity dates to be included: 15 December 2025 - 12 January 2026.
- Read the full National Express terms and conditions here.
- All tickets are issued and all passengers are carried subject to National Express' General Conditions of Carriage.
Easter 2026 Flash Sale Offer entitles customer to a discount on Adult or Child tickets for National Express journeys based on booking lead time:
Tickets are bookable from 10:00 on 5 March 2026 until 10:00 on 12 March 2026 10:00 inclusive.
Bookings must be made at least 168 hours (7 days) in advance of outbound travel to qualify for any discount.
50% discount for outbound travel days Monday to Thursday
25% discount for outbound travel days Friday, Saturday and Sunday
25% discount for bookings made for peak easter days 1-5 April 2026.
Travel before 30 June 2026.
It is not available through National Express Coach Stations, Ticket Machines, Contact Centre or on board National Express coaches.
Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other type of discount and applies only to the total fare value.
Discount excludes European, Festival & Events, third party and special services.
Discount excludes open returns.
Offer not valid where accommodation or admission are included as part of the overall fare.
If you amend your discounted ticket, the promotional discount will not be reapplied to the new fare.
Offer cannot be used with concessionary fares, or in conjunction with any other promotional offer.
This offer excludes any booking fees, optional travel insurance and any postal charges that may apply.
National Express reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time. All tickets are issued and all passengers are carried subject to National Express' Conditions of Carriage, available online and at all National Express outlets.
Issued by National Express, National Express House, Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD.
Why travel with us?
We pride ourselves on being the nation's number 1 coach company, but there’s all sorts of reasons to get the coach with us:
- Every booking guarantees a seat.
- You’ll have plenty of legroom.
- And adjustable air-conditioning.
- Pack your bags like a pro with our generous luggage allowance.
- Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on most National Express services.
- Sign up to My Account and save on booking fees - Save £1.50 every time you book.
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