Topic: Question regarding the National Express

[L10 RED]

Those who have been on them before...

There is a departure from Town at 23:40 which gets to Heathrow for 05:45.

Do they usually stick to a strict timetable (I know they have to call at other locations on the way down) or do they usually arrive at destinations early, because if I was to go on this, it would be perfect timing for my flight, but it if there was any delays en route, then it might be a little bit tight.

[Hightown Phil]

Unlikely you'll get delays at that time of night.

I've been on an overnight one, usually a little bit earlier than advertised.

[L10 RED]

Well in mate.

[RuairiK]

i used this for all the euro games last year. it runs on time but is a nightmare of a journey

[L10 RED]

Another thing, can you just turn up and buy a ticket?

[matchoftheday]

I'd never recommend National Express Dan, I've had bad experiences...If there was anyway you could get a train I'd strongly recommend. But if not, hope it all works out for you.

[jamesone23]

I'd never recommend National Express Dan, I've had bad experiences...If there was anyway you could get a train I'd strongly recommend. But if not, hope it all works out for you.

care to elaborate?

[Dan The Man 28373]

Those who have been on them before...

There is a departure from Town at 23:40 which gets to Heathrow for 05:45.

Do they usually stick to a strict timetable (I know they have to call at other locations on the way down) or do they usually arrive at destinations early, because if I was to go on this, it would be perfect timing for my flight, but it if there was any delays en route, then it might be a little bit tight.

I use the National Express overnight coach all the time, as I live in Reading & work in London, so it is a cheap way of getting back home after midweek home games.

99% of the time it sticks to the timetable or is a little bit early.  It's a bit of a long-winded journey (& is sometimes difficult to get to sleep), but is £22 return to London & is the only way of getting to Heathrow direct via public transport from Liverpool at that time of night.

It does get quite busy after matchdays, so I always book in advance, so don't know whether you will just be able to turn up on Monday night.

Hope this helps.

[Mike Doyle]

Those who have been on them before...

There is a departure from Town at 23:40 which gets to Heathrow for 05:45.

Do they usually stick to a strict timetable (I know they have to call at other locations on the way down) or do they usually arrive at destinations early, because if I was to go on this, it would be perfect timing for my flight, but it if there was any delays en route, then it might be a little bit tight.

Is there a coach say an hour before just to play it safe ?

[king sjjj]

Was on time when I went on it only a few weeks ago, got to Heathrow even earlier