Watts Coaches joins FlixBus network full time
FlixBus has announced Cardiff-based Watts Coaches as a long-term operator partner.
Watts initially collaborated with FlixBus in December 2024 to support the brand’s high passenger demand during the festive period. Following the success of this partnership, FlixBus is welcoming Watts as a full-time operator on its network.
“We acted quickly and efficiently to integrate Watts into our network for the busy Christmas period” – FlixBus UK Managing Director, Andreas Schorling
FlixBus UK Managing Director, Andreas Schorling, said: “We acted quickly and efficiently to integrate Watts into our network for the busy Christmas period. We were impressed with how rapidly the team at Watts got up to speed, moving from onboarding to on the road in just a few weeks.”
“Joining the network marks the start of a fresh chapter for us, and the FlixBus team is full of energy and optimism” – Jo-Anne Watts, Director of Watts Coaches
Jo-Anne Watts, Director of Watts Coaches, said: “Partnering with FlixBus has been a game-changer for us. The technology they offer is an advanced innovation I hadn’t realised was possible; it makes operations incredibly smooth and efficient.
Jo-Anne Watts
“Joining the network marks the start of a fresh chapter for us, and the FlixBus team is full of energy and optimism. The future is Flix, and we’re excited to grow together.”
In addition to scheduled coach services with FlixBus, Watts Coaches continues to offer private hire, schools and tour services.
Watts Coaches has added five newly-Flix branded Temsas to the network, providing multiple daily services between Cardiff and London. The operator has a reputation in the industry for engineering; supporting repairs, PSVAR conversions and up-seating for other bus companies. The partnership has enabled a direct FlixBus service connecting Cardiff and Bristol with Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds and Newcastle.
Schorling added: “We have achieved hyper-growth since launching three years ago and will double our network again by this summer, matching incumbent operators for frequencies between key cities.
“It is only a matter of time before FlixBus becomes the UK market leader for long-distance coach travel, and we have every reason to be extremely optimistic about the future of the industry.”