Traveller Uses £2 Bus Fare Cap for 1,000-Mile Adventure Across England and Wales

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 2, 2024 16:30 PMNews
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Travelling across counties with the £2 bus fare. Source: unsplash

Andrew Cowell, 48, boarded 80 buses during his extensive tour, finishing the journey in just 13 days. Beginning on June 10 from his home in Allestree, Derbyshire, he traveled 115 miles to Lancaster on the first day.

 

Andrew, a railway operations planner, used dozens of buses from 39 different operators to explore over 20 counties. His route covered areas from the Lake District to Newcastle, Grimsby, and along the Norfolk coast. He then traveled through Kent, followed the south coast to Cornwall, and crossed into Wales, journeying from Cardiff to Bangor in one day.

The most buses he caught in a single day was eight, covering more than 100 miles from Canterbury to Chichester. Despite minor schedule changes and route alterations, Andrew found the buses reliable and comfortable.

The cost of his trip, mainly under the £2 fare cap, totaled £165 for bus fares and just over £200 for budget accommodations near bus stations. Although one operator in England charged £6 and Wales did not participate in the fare cap, the prices were generally affordable.

Throughout his journey, Andrew only needed alternative transportation twice: once due to a missed free bus and another time when a bus did not stop along the Somerset coast. Despite these minor setbacks, he praised the overall experience, enjoying the opportunity to explore various towns and scenic routes.

Andrew’s journey highlights the importance of local bus services and encourages others to utilize public transport, noting its critical role for many people in the hospitality and retail sectors. He is already planning his next adventure and is participating in the three peaks challenge by rail to raise funds for the Railway Children charity.

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