Stanley Travel increasing FlixBus operations

FlixBus and Stanley Travel are announcing an increased collaboration launching on Wednesday (17 April 2025).

The enhanced partnership will bring additional frequencies on FlixBus routes between Manchester, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Newcastle, to four departures per day each way.

Stanley Travel joined the FlixBus UK network in 2023, bringing cross-country routes to the network in its early phase of growth.

Two new Yutong GT12 coaches for Stanley Travel will join the FlixBus network from 17 April, in time for the busy Easter weekend.

FlixBus, which celebrates its official fourth anniversary in the UK this week, expects to have over 200 vehicles on the road by the summer.

“Stanley Travel has been a fantastic operator since day one” – Andreas Schorling, Managing Director at FlixBus UK

Andreas Schorling, Managing Director at FlixBus UK, said: “Stanley Travel has been a fantastic operator since day one, frequently receiving excellent customer ratings and reviews. Our partnership has gone from strength to strength, and we are delighted to be growing our network with the Scott family, with whom we have built a great personal relationship.”

“It’s been a fantastic two years together, so growing our business once again with FlixBus was a natural choice for our long-term success” – Andrew Scott, Director at Stanley Travel

Andrew Scott, Director at Stanley Travel, said: “FlixBus values very much align with our own, in terms of family culture, growth, and capitalising on opportunities.

“It’s been a fantastic two years together, so growing our business once again with FlixBus was a natural choice for our long-term success.”

Andreas Schorling concluded: “This expansion is yet another example of how FlixBus is delivering on its promise of building the largest coach network in the UK. We are excited to see our collaboration with Stanley Travel continue to thrive, as we offer more services and greater connectivity to passengers across the north.”