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.
View our luggage policyWe accept:
Take up to 20% off fares to Bristol or the University of the West England (UWE)
An exclusive discount on one-way coach travel as an international student
Cheaper coach travel to Bristol or the University of the West of England (UWE)
Our latest offer means it's never been easier to get from the airport terminal to Bristol or the University of the West of England (UWE). You can travel worry-free with comfortable coach travel and a generous luggage allowance. Our drivers will even help you load them onto the coach!
Board your coach at Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport or Luton Airport and travel to Bristol city centre or the University of the West of England (UWE) for the following:
Travel between 3 August and 19 October 2026.
Receive up to 20% off your journey from Monday to Thursday and 10% off Friday to Sunday.
How to claim your discount
Book your journey by selecting your airport, choosing Bristol city centre or the University of the West of England (UWE) as your destination in the Journey Planner at the top of this page
Enter your travel date
You must be registered and logged in to 'My Account' to redeem the discount.
Enter code: UWEAPT1020 in the 'Voucher Code' box at checkout.
Take frequent, reliable services
Frequent, reliable and safe services.
Most coaches equipped with plug sockets, air conditioning, comfortable seats and lots of luggage space.
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.
Only valid for travel from Heathrow to Bristol Coach Station or the University of the West of England (UWE).
Only valid for travel from 3 August until 19 October 2026 inclusive.
Only valid for students arriving in the UK who will be starting a course at the University of the West of England.
Must book a minimum of 2 days prior to travelling.
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 20 kg.
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.
All tickets are issued and all passengers are carried subject to National Express' General Conditions of Carriage.
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