FlixBus has celebrated the recent addition of services from Milton Keynes Central, which allow customers to travel to London, Nottingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Coventry, Leicester, Luton, Northampton, Brighton, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport.
The move aims to celebrate the role of coach travel in supporting affordable connectivity and encouraging tourism in Milton Keynes.
To celebrate the new initiative with Milton Keynes City Council; Cabinet Member for Highways & Transport Kerrie Bradburn and FlixBus MD Shamil Maindiratta met at Willen Lake to highlight the transport options available to the city.
Shamil Maindiratta, Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said:Milton Keynes is one of the UK's most dynamic and fastest-growing cities, and our network’s hypergrowth is testament to its popularity with both residents and visitors.
As the summer holidays begin, passengers can travel comfortably and sustainably to destinations across the country, whether to London for a city break, Brighton for a day by the coast, or connecting to Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports.
Councillor Kerrie Bradburn, Cabinet Member for Highways & Transport at Milton Keynes City Council, said:We’re delighted to welcome FlixBus services to Milton Keynes. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities and a destination attracting millions of visitors each year, having affordable, sustainable and convenient transport options is incredibly important.
These expanded connections make it easier than ever for people to visit Milton Keynes, support local businesses and enjoy everything our city has to offer.
Shamil Maindiratta recently appeared on a2b Global Media’s All Routes Considered podcast, where she spoke about her career, experiences with FlixBus thus far and exciting developments for the future – watch or listen here today!
