A new bus service has been launched between Glasgow and a popular UK city.

Flixbus has announced a new 'fast direct' service between London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

According to the firm, the service will take under eight hours to travel from Scotland's capital to London.


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Meanwhile, it will take nine hours and twenty minutes to go from Glasgow to London.

Andreas Schorling, Managing Director of FlixBus UK, commented: "Our popular services between Edinburgh, Glasgow and London have always been affordable, comfortable and sustainable – and now they’re faster too!

“With the sun shining, what better way to explore the country than by coach?

"We have over 70 cities and towns now on our UK network, plus international routes, and we’re now bringing travellers to their destination quicker than ever.”

The services will be operated by McGill’s Bus Group, with new FlixBus branded Yutong vehicles which include free unlimited Wi-Fi and charging points for every passenger.