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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

Prices shown include your coachcard discount, your coachcard number will be required during the booking process
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Take 20% off fares from Heathrow 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 and travel to Bristol city centre or the University of the West of England (UWE) for the following:

  • Travel between 1 January and 16th February 2025.
  • 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 1 January until 16 February 2025 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 3 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.
  • Read the full National Express terms and conditions here.
  • All tickets are issued and all passengers are carried subject to National Express' General Conditions of Carriage.

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.

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