Published 3 July 2026 | Updated 13 September 2026 by Kate Acaster
National Express still has 100,000 one-way coach fares at £7 or less, including the booking fee. That is a cheap way to get to a UK city or coast without letting the train fare swallow the day out.
The campaign runs for selected journeys through 30 September. It is not tied to one route, so the good bit is the breadth: if you have a flexible day in mind, check your nearest stop before the remaining low seats go.
National Express says the fare is available online or in its app, on selected services only. It includes up to 20kg of luggage, which makes this more useful than a headline fare that grows once you add a bag.
How to book
Open National Express’s Summer of YES page, search a one-way journey, then compare nearby times if the first fare is higher. The promotion excludes European, festival, event, third-party and special services.
FAQs
How long does the £7 National Express offer run?
The offer covers eligible travel from 1 July to 30 September. It is subject to availability and National Express can change or end it.
What does the £7 fare include?
It is a one-way fare and includes the booking fee. National Express says the promotion applies on selected routes only.
Can I book the £7 fares at a coach station?
No. National Express says this promotion is available online or through its app, not at coach stations, ticket machines, its contact centre or on board.
Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.
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