We’re proud to share that Edwards Coaches now operates an incredible 23% of the entire National Express network, making us the largest operator in the UK!
From Plymouth, Penzance, Bath, Cardiff and Swansea (to name just a few!), we’re connecting more passengers than ever before with reliable, comfortable and great value travel across the country.
Our network keeps growing, our fleet keeps expanding and our team keeps delivering !
A huge thank you to our brilliant drivers, engineers, operations and support teams who make it all happen every day.
We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Cardiff Met FC as their Official Travel Provider for the 2025/26 season.
From matchday travel to wider sporting movements across the UK, we’re proud to support the club and play a small part in their ongoing success. We’re also proud to have our logo on prime display behind the goals at Cyncoed Campus, supporting the team both on and off the pitch.
Cardiff Met FC are a valued partner to us and it’s great to see our relationship continue to grow alongside our expanding sporting portfolio across South Wales.
The club has also recently launched their brand new website — take a look here to find out more Cardiff Met FC
Wishing the team every success for the season ahead!
Following on from the National Express Bristol depot achieving its Gold engineering audit just before Christmas, we’re delighted to share that our Swansea depot has now also passed its National Express engineering audit with Gold.
It takes a lot of hard work to get everything right, so a HUGE well done to the engineering team and everyone involved! With both Bristol and Swansea now holding Gold engineering status, we’re proud to have double Gold standards across the business.
Congratulations from all of us at Edwards!
Gareth has joined Edwards Coaches to lead the Coach Hire department. Gareth has 17 years of bus and coach industry experience. Alongside Penny and Jordan, Gareth is on hand to discuss client’s coach hire requirements. Gareth states: ‘I’m excited to take on the role here at Edwards. I’ve been in the office for three days and everyone has made me feel very welcome. I’m keen to get stuck into my role, meeting various long standing Edwards clients and assisting with the development of our growing portfolio’.
Good Luck in your new role Gareth – from us all here at Edwards!
Discover Our New 2026 UK & European Tour Brochure – Out Now!
Our brand-new 2026 holiday brochure is out now and it’s packed with exciting trips and unforgettable experiences to look forward to. From classic UK breaks and festive favourites to breathtaking European tours and new destinations for the year ahead, there’s something for every type of traveller.
With carefully planned itineraries, hand-picked hotels and the comfort of our executive coach travel, your next great adventure starts right here. Pick up your copy in-store or browse online, or order here and start planning your 2026 holiday today!
Our Christmas Opening Hours
As we head into the festive season, we wanted to let all our customers know when you can reach us over Christmas and New Year.
Whether you’re planning your next getaway, need help with a booking or just want to speak to a member of the team, here’s when we’ll be open to help you.
📅 See our full Christmas opening schedule below.
And don’t forget you can book online 24/7 at edwardscoaches.co.uk
Thank you for your continued support throughout 2025. From everyone here at Edwards Coaches, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe, relaxing festive season!
Edwards Christmas & New Year 2025 Local Bus Service Update
With the festive season around the corner, please take a moment to check our updated service schedule running from 22nd December – 5th January (including early finishes on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve).
Full details are in the images below – including last bus times for services 100, 105, 107, 109 and 400.
Thank you for travelling with us this year and from all of us at Edwards Coaches…
Potters Resorts Your next All Inclusive holiday awaits at Potters Resorts. Choose from two five-star resorts: Five Lakes, in the beautiful Essex countryside or Hopton-on-Sea, perched on the scenic Norfolk coast.
Hopton-on-Sea Located on the Norfolk border, Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea sets the bar in the UK holiday industry for over 100 years. Famous for hosting the World Indoor Bowls Championships every year and with a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities Hopton-on-Sea offers fully Inclusive adult only breaks year-round.
HIGHLIGHTS: Executive Coach Travel 4 Nights full board bungalow accommodation Included drinks daily Sports, leisure and activities during your stay West End quality entertainment Discover the historic city of Norwich Excursion to the seaside resort of Southwold Time to relax at resort
TOUR INFORMATION 19th May 2025, 4 Nights From £644 Per Person
⛲Five Lakes⛲ Nestled in 320 acres, this five-star fully inclusive resort has topped independent Which? surveys for the Best UK Holiday Parks & Resorts. Enjoy daytime entertainment and West End-quality shows, reconnect with friends as you enjoy your favourite drinks, tickle your taste buds with delicious food, and relax with countless activities and facilities. There’s something for everyone, and it’s all included!
HIGHLIGHTS: Executive coach travel 4 Nights full board accommodation Included drinks daily Sports, leisure and activities during your stay West End quality entertainment Explore the historic city of Colchester Discover the pretty medieval village of Lavenham Time to relax at resort
TOUR INFORMATION Multiple Dates Available: 28th April, 25th August, 17th November, 4 Nights From £664 Per Person reservations@edwardscoaches.co.uk Llantrisant – 01443 202048 Llansamlet – 01792 274444
Edwards Coaches has welcomed to its fleet a new, dual-branded Caetano Levante 3A for National Express work in a special livery to mark its 100th anniversary.
In what is believed to be the first time National Express has co-branded a coach, the two familiar liveries have been merged for the Llantrisant-based operator’s newest delivery.
Registered “NX25 BUS”, the vehicle will be used to expand Edwards’ relationship with the country’s leading scheduled operator.
Edwards is already National Express’s biggest partner operator, covering 22 routes and more than 100 daily services.
Established in 1925, the Welsh giant now has 78 Caetano examples in its 250-strong fleet at its depots in Llantrisant, Llansamlet and Avonmouth. The latest represents the 201st from the manufacturer that it has used over the years.
Edwards Coaches Operations Manager Richard Thomas, after picking up the coach from Caetano’s Coalville base yesterday, says: “We’re really pleased with the livery, it’s the first time that a dual-branded livery has been applied, which shows the strength in our ongoing partnership.
“The registration NX25 BUS adds an extra element of specialness. It has had an amazing response on social media when we shared pictures. It’s gone down well with our drivers, too.
“The scheduled coach market is booming at the moment and the purchase of the vehicle is for ongoing expansion on our part of the network.”
Ed Rickard, National Express Network Director, adds: “We’re really excited to see this eye-catching new coach hit the road with Edwards, featuring a distinctive livery that celebrates both our enduring partnership and a century of service excellence.
“The striking new livery says it all – bold, proud, and built on years of working together to deliver great journeys for millions of customers.”
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