21 January 2026

Citybus go Flix

 Plymouth Citybus and FlixBus have announced a new partnership, with long-distance coach services expected to begin in spring 2026.

Under the agreement, Plymouth Citybus will operate FlixBus-branded coach services as part of the company’s UK network. The partnership marks Plymouth Citybus’s first involvement in express coach operations.Andreas Schorling, Vice President of West Europe at FlixBus said:

Partnering with Plymouth Citybus enhances our network with a fantastic new operator and allows us to deliver more sustainable travel options and economic growth for the country.

The response to our UK expansion has been overwhelmingly positive from customers, and we have a clear strategy to grow our network significantly in 2026, increasing capacity in key corridors as well as opening up new routes.

As part of the partnership, Plymouth Citybus will take delivery of two Yutong GT12 coaches, which will be finished in full FlixBus livery and used on the new routes.

Richard Stevens, Managing Director of Plymouth Citybus said:

The new partnership brings express work to our portfolio for the first time, diversifying our business. It is clear that FlixBus are the leader in the coach sector, offering a dynamic approach to the industry, and we are beyond excited to be coming on board.

For the press launch Richard was standing in front of First South West 27002  which was caught on camera by Mark Bailey last year:

First South West 27002

© Mark Bailey


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9 comments:

  1. Anonymous22 January 2026 at 21:11

    Is this going on the PCB O licence or on Dealtop (Dartline)

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  2. Anonymous30 January 2026 at 22:02

    Will Go South West be taking over the First South West Flixbus (Cornwall)

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    1. didbygraham30 January 2026 at 22:12

      they are taking the Truronian business so yes they should be.

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    2. Anonymous1 February 2026 at 13:08

      First will still operate Cornwall- Plymouth - London services for Flixbus. Go Ahead will operate new Plymouth to Nottingham service.

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  3. Anonymous31 January 2026 at 04:57

    I think National Express need to up there game abit not cut services to Torbay

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    1. Julian31 January 2026 at 16:54

      Although you could be just as critical of Flixbus who don't seem interested in running any services to Torbay!

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    2. Anonymous5 February 2026 at 18:44

      As an ex natex driver, not all the services that passed through torbay, both 102 and 501, were never that busy apart from the summer months. If the numbers dont tally up then its not worth running so many timings of a service against the costs involved

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  4. Anonymous1 February 2026 at 00:14

    National Express £7.50 single to Birmingham can't beat that

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  5. Anonymous9 February 2026 at 10:12

    Uk087 this service number been given. timetable on bus times. Click great britain flixbus then scroll down to uk087

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