National Express has has teamed up with the UK’s only hovercraft operator Hovertravel and bus company Southern Vectis, so passengers to the Isle of Wight can buy one ticket to take them from London Victoria to destinations all over the island.
NX coaches travel to Southsea port in Portsmouth where passengers board the hovercraft for a 10-minute hop across the Solent to Ryde. From there passengers can catch the bus to Newport, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor and East Cowes.
Holidaymakers looking to return to the Isle of Wight can also avoid the hassle of buying multiple tickets when travelling back from Heathrow or Gatwick airports.
NX UK Coach Managing Director, Tom Stables said: “We are thrilled to be announcing this exciting new partnership which means with the summer well underway holidaymakers can look forward to travelling to the Isle of Wight without the hassle of buying multiple tickets.
“As the UK’s largest coach network we are committed to growing our partnerships so more people can access comfortable, convenient and great-value transport.”
Hovertravel Marketing Manager Loretta Lale said: “We appreciate the Island community considers a connection to London as an essential service and we have been working with our transport partners to create a seamless journey.
“This connection to London and both Heathrow and Gatwick airports is an excellent example of how we are continuing to offer very attractive travel products for the Island community.”
FirstGroup’s former Greyhound coach operation to the South Coast previously enjoyed a tie-up with Wightlink Ferries. This included offering the ferry operator’s passengers a 25% discount on Greyhound services.
Adult single fares start at £24.50. To book tickets or for more information call 08717 818 181 or visit www.nationalexpress.com
