Passengers will have the opportunity to buy tickets in towns across the Isle of Wight and journey to Ryde by bus – before departing for the mainland by hovercraft and then boarding a coach to a comprehensive choice of towns and cities across the country.
Southern Vectis general manager, Matt Kitchin said,
“We are delighted to join forces with Hovertravel and National Express to offer what is believed to be the first offering of its kind here in the UK.
“This is the perfect way for holiday makers and commuters alike to organise and pay for their travel – wherever they are heading.
“It is an excellent example of operators working together to provide seamless journeys, saving time and providing important connections to the mainland – particularly for those travelling to the capital or to the country’s main airports.”
Customers can book tickets online at nationalexpress.com, through any National Express agent or by calling National Express on 07817 81 81 81 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras).
Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel added:
“Hovertravel recognises that integrated transport offers are essential for its customers and we appreciate that the hovercraft journey is often just one part of a larger trip.
“Packaging our service with other major brands such as Southern Vectis and National Express gives customers an opportunity to plan and pay for end-to-end travel.”
For more information about Southern Vectis, please visit www.islandbuses.info
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