The much loved all American Greyhound bus service has just launched on British shores and has already started a price war with fares starting from just £1.

For anyone who has travelled around the USA on these budget friendly busses will know that the Greyhound service has provided something of a lifeline to those wanting to explore the country for less.  It’s hoped that the UK service will give travellers a similar taste of freedom.

The service offered currently runs between Southampton, Portsmouth and London (Victoria) to cater for the tourist and student masses, but there are hopes it will expand to include other UK destinations in the near future.

If you’ve experienced the American version of the Greyhound, then you’ll be in for a surprise with British service.  The sleek blue busses are fully equipped and boast reclining seats, plenty of leg room, guaranteed comfort, plug in points for laptops and even a free newspaper.

And judging by the rave reviews in the national press today, National Express will be quaking in their boots.

Monday 21 September 2009 12:09 | Published by a.smith | Categoriy: Travel News