National Express has commemorated 100 years since the inception of the first Bristol to London coach service with the display of a heritage Bristol Greyhound coach.
The service, which was the first express coach service between the two cities, first launched on 11 February 1925, running daily between Prince Street, Bristol and London Hammersmith Broadway, and vice versa.
The service remained in operation under the Greyhound banner until switching to a National Express service in 1972.
Prices on the journey cost between 6d (2.5 pence) and 20 shillings (1 GBP) for a return journey.
Ed Rickard, Network Director for National Express, said:We’re celebrating this significant milestone to recognise that Greyhound Motors made a bold move launching their express coach service 100 years ago, at a time when a return ticket from Bristol to London cost the equivalent of £1.
In today’s money that would be over £50*, yet here we are today offering more great value services between Bristol and London than any other coach company and demonstrating how those in the know can enjoy frequent and reliable travel compared with other public transport options.
To celebrate the milestone, National Express has arranged for the display of an original, heritage Bristol Greyhound coach, which has been preserved by Mike Walker, alongside a modern Caetano Levante 3A coach from National Express partner operator, Edwards Coaches.
