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Megabus

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Megabus
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megabus
Websiteurl
uk.megabus.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2006
Descriptiontext

Megabus is a UK-registered intercity coach operator (Registered in Scotland No. 91931, headquartered in Glasgow) that sells city-to-city coach travel through a direct-to-consumer model. The company serves individual travelers, students, and event attendees on routes connecting major UK cities including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester, and Leeds, with South West England reach extended through a partnership with the Falcon service. The brand is operated as a private, pre-IPO entity.

The core technology stack is an online booking platform at booking.megabus.co.uk paired with native iOS and Android applications, supplemented by a real-time GPS Coach Tracker (megabus.tmpanel.co.uk), an online Seat Reservation system on popular routes, and a mymegabus passenger account portal. Distribution is purely self-serve via website and app; marketing leans on City Guides and Route Guides content for organic acquisition, seasonal event packages (e.g., British Grand Prix 2026 at Silverstone), and a student discount program.

Megabus monetizes via unit-priced coach ticket sales on a pay-as-you-go basis, using dynamic pricing by route, date, and demand rather than disclosed fare tiers. The value proposition centers on cost-advantaged coach travel versus rail and air, accessibility accommodations, and journey-management features. No public revenue, funding history, or enterprise customer concentration is disclosed, and the entity records 1-10 employees, suggesting the brand operates as a relatively lean commercial layer over a separately operated fleet and operations partner.

Short descriptiontext

Megabus is a UK-based, direct-to-consumer intercity coach operator headquartered in Glasgow, selling affordable city-to-city bus tickets online and via iOS/Android apps across major UK cities and event packages such as the British Grand Prix.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersGlasgow, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
Glasgow
HQ countrystring
United Kingdom
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
intercity coach services, bus transportation, express coach travel, coach ticketing platform, ground transportation services
Industry3 codes
1National Intercity Coach Operators (Scheduled Network)
CodeTHAIADAAPrimaryYes
2Budget / No-Frills Coach Operators
CodeTLAFAFAFPrimaryNo
3Economy/Conventional Scheduled Intercity Bus Services
CodeTHAIADAEPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Charter Bus Industry4855
  • Charter Bus Industry485510
SIC code1 code
  • Transportation Services4700
Product category
Intercity Coach Travel
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Coach Ticket Sales
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Megabus generates revenue through the sale of coach tickets for intercity travel on its network of routes across the UK. Passengers purchase tickets online or via mobile app at variable price points based on route, time, and demand.

megabus.co.uk
Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Pricing details1 tier
1Standard coach travel tickets with variable pricing
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Prices vary by route, time of travel, and booking date. The company promotes 'great value' fares with no explicit pricing tiers listed publicly.

megabus.co.uk
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 record
1Falcon
Description

Coach service connecting South West England

megabus.co.uk
Core offering1 text field

Megabus is a UK-based intercity coach operator that sells city-to-city passenger transport tickets across major UK cities including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester, and Leeds. Tickets are sold direct-to-consumer through the company's own booking website (booking.megabus.co.uk) and dedicated iOS/Android mobile applications, with variable pricing based on route, time of travel, and booking date. Passengers can reserve seats on popular routes, track coaches in real time via the Coach Tracker, and access additional services such as student discounts, flexible travel options, and seasonal event packages including British Grand Prix travel.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Megabus is a UK-based coach travel platform offering intercity and regional bus services. The core offering consists of an online booking platform (booking.megabus.co.uk) and a dedicated mobile app for iOS and Android. The service portfolio includes real-time Coach Tracker for journey monitoring, Seat Reservations for advance seat selection, City Guides and Route Guides for travel planning, mymegabus account management, and Flexible Travel options. The network also incorporates partner services such as Falcon (South West England connectivity) and seasonal event travel packages. The company operates modern, comfortable coaches with onboard facilities and accessibility features, targeting budget-conscious travelers, students, and event attendees across the UK.

Product and service1 record
1Megabus Intercity Coach Travel
Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Falcon (South West England)
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Megabus has partnered with Falcon service to provide connecting coach routes in South West England, extending coverage to regions beyond megabus's primary network. This partnership enables passengers to access additional destinations in the South West through integrated ticketing and route coordination.

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat3 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Megabus

Intercity Coach Traveluk.megabus.com

Megabus is a UK-based, direct-to-consumer intercity coach operator headquartered in Glasgow, selling affordable city-to-city bus tickets online and via iOS/Android apps across major UK cities and event packages such as the British Grand Prix.

What Megabus does

Megabus is a UK-registered intercity coach operator (Registered in Scotland No. 91931, headquartered in Glasgow) that sells city-to-city coach travel through a direct-to-consumer model. The company serves individual travelers, students, and event attendees on routes connecting major UK cities including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester, and Leeds, with South West England reach extended through a partnership with the Falcon service. The brand is operated as a private, pre-IPO entity.

The core technology stack is an online booking platform at booking.megabus.co.uk paired with native iOS and Android applications, supplemented by a real-time GPS Coach Tracker (megabus.tmpanel.co.uk), an online Seat Reservation system on popular routes, and a mymegabus passenger account portal. Distribution is purely self-serve via website and app; marketing leans on City Guides and Route Guides content for organic acquisition, seasonal event packages (e.g., British Grand Prix 2026 at Silverstone), and a student discount program.

Megabus monetizes via unit-priced coach ticket sales on a pay-as-you-go basis, using dynamic pricing by route, date, and demand rather than disclosed fare tiers. The value proposition centers on cost-advantaged coach travel versus rail and air, accessibility accommodations, and journey-management features. No public revenue, funding history, or enterprise customer concentration is disclosed, and the entity records 1-10 employees, suggesting the brand operates as a relatively lean commercial layer over a separately operated fleet and operations partner.

Megabus firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Megabus
Legal name
megabus
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2006
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Megabus is a UK-based, direct-to-consumer intercity coach operator headquartered in Glasgow, selling affordable city-to-city bus tickets online and via iOS/Android apps across major UK cities and event packages such as the British Grand Prix.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Megabus industry classification

Industry
Product category
Intercity Coach Travel
NAICS
Charter Bus Industry (4855), Charter Bus Industry (485510)
SIC
Transportation Services (4700)
akta.pro primary industry
National Intercity Coach Operators (Scheduled Network) (THAIADAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Budget / No-Frills Coach Operators (TLAFAFAF), Economy/Conventional Scheduled Intercity Bus Services (THAIADAE)

Keywords

  • Intercity coach services
  • Bus transportation
  • Express coach travel
  • Coach ticketing platform
  • Ground transportation services

Where Megabus is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Glasgow
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Megabus business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Coach Ticket Sales: Megabus generates revenue through the sale of coach tickets for intercity travel on its network of routes across the UK. Passengers purchase tickets online or via mobile app at variable price points based on route, time, and demand.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goStandard coach travel tickets with variable pricing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Megabus product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Megabus is a UK-based intercity coach operator that sells city-to-city passenger transport tickets across major UK cities including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester, and Leeds. Tickets are sold direct-to-consumer through the company's own booking website (booking.megabus.co.uk) and dedicated iOS/Android mobile applications, with variable pricing based on route, time of travel, and booking date. Passengers can reserve seats on popular routes, track coaches in real time via the Coach Tracker, and access additional services such as student discounts, flexible travel options, and seasonal event packages including British Grand Prix travel.

Product overview

Megabus is a UK-based coach travel platform offering intercity and regional bus services. The core offering consists of an online booking platform (booking.megabus.co.uk) and a dedicated mobile app for iOS and Android. The service portfolio includes real-time Coach Tracker for journey monitoring, Seat Reservations for advance seat selection, City Guides and Route Guides for travel planning, mymegabus account management, and Flexible Travel options. The network also incorporates partner services such as Falcon (South West England connectivity) and seasonal event travel packages. The company operates modern, comfortable coaches with onboard facilities and accessibility features, targeting budget-conscious travelers, students, and event attendees across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Falcon: Coach service connecting South West England

Products and services

  • Megabus Intercity Coach Travel

Companies that use Megabus

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Megabus technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Megabus partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Falcon (South West England)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMegabus has partnered with Falcon service to provide connecting coach routes in South West England, extending coverage to regions beyond megabus's primary network. This partnership enables passengers to access additional destinations in the South West through integrated ticketing and route coordination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Megabus competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Megabus social profiles

Digital presence

Megabus financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Megabus leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Megabus funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Megabus M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Megabus

What does Megabus do?

Megabus is a UK-based intercity coach operator that sells city-to-city passenger transport tickets across major UK cities including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester, and Leeds. Tickets are sold direct-to-consumer through the company's own booking website (booking.megabus.co.uk) and dedicated iOS/Android mobile applications, with variable pricing based on route, time of travel, and booking date. Passengers can reserve seats on popular routes, track coaches in real time via the Coach Tracker, and access additional services such as student discounts, flexible travel options, and seasonal event packages including British Grand Prix travel.

Is Megabus a public or private company?

Megabus is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Megabus founded?

Megabus was founded in 2006. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Megabus based?

Megabus is headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does Megabus make money?

One revenue line is on record: coach Ticket Sales.

Does Megabus have an API?

No public API is recorded for Megabus.

What industry is Megabus in?

Megabus's product category is Intercity Coach Travel. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAIADAA, National Intercity Coach Operators (Scheduled Network), with a secondary code of TLAFAFAF, Budget / No-Frills Coach Operators. Its NAICS code is 4855 and its SIC code is 4700.

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MegabusLow cost bus tickets to more than 500 citiesThe article displays a search interface for Megabus, highlighting its service coverage of more than 750 cities in North America. The content consists primarily of an alphabetical list of available destination cities and user interface elements for booking tickets. No specific news event or operational update is reported beyond the general availability of these routes.BusbudBus, Train, and Ferry in United KingdomThe article provides a comparative overview of bus and train travel options within the United Kingdom, highlighting key operators such as National Express, Megabus, Avanti West Coast, and LNER. It outlines the distinct advantages of each mode, noting that buses are generally more cost-effective with extensive networks, while trains offer greater speed and scenic comfort. The content serves as a general travel guide rather than reporting on specific corporate events or market movements.Investing.comBuses and trains see resurgence amid US air travel chaos By ReutersAmericans are increasingly booking buses and trains as an alternative to air travel during the Thanksgiving holiday period following severe flight disruptions tied to the U.S. government shutdown, with bus and train bookings rising 12% year-on-year. On Monday, airlines canceled approximately 2,400 flights and delayed over 9,500, following Sunday's single worst day for disruptions since the shutdown began on October 1. Ground transportation providers including Megabus, Flix (Greyhound), and Amtrak are responding to surging demand, with bus and train prices also climbing 11% and 10% respectively over the prior two weeks.openPR.comOnline Bus Ticketing Service Market CAGR 14.90% Growth Led by FlixBus, Redbus, Megabus, GotoBus, Buupass, Busbud, Buspapa, and MakeMyTripA market report projects the online bus ticketing service sector will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 14.90% from 2025 to 2032, driven by smartphone adoption and technological advancements like AI. The analysis identifies key industry players including FlixBus, Redbus, Megabus, GotoBus, Buupass, Busbud, Buspapa, and MakeMyTrip as central to this expansion. The report highlights that digital transformation and sustainability concerns are reshaping consumer preferences towards efficient, eco-friendly travel solutions.The Business Research CompanyCharter Bus Services Market Report 2025The Business Research Company released a market report projecting the global charter bus services sector will grow from $36.27 billion in 2024 to $50.44 billion by 2029, driven by rising corporate populations and tourism. The report highlights that U.S. tariffs on imported components are increasing maintenance costs and potentially delaying fleet modernization within the transport services industry. Major players such as CharterUP, Megabus, and DATTCO are adapting through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and technology-enabled shuttle platforms.MegabusPartnersMegabus is actively seeking partnerships with other bus carriers to sell their routes on its website, offering partners access to its centralized customer service and sales technology. The company highlights its network covering over 500 cities in North America as a key benefit for potential affiliate partners.Business InsiderWhy Megabus is in trouble, and how it could impact the bus industryCoach USA, parent of Megabus, filed for bankruptcy, and the bus industry is now half its former size. The article questions whether bus travel can be saved.PR NewswireBusbud and Megabus Announce Partnership: Expand Offering For Travelers in the US & CanadaBusbud, a global ground transportation booking platform, and Megabus, a major North American bus company, announced a partnership on October 11, 2023, making Megabus' routes bookable through Busbud's platform. Megabus serves over 500 cities across the U.S. and Canada, and this partnership provides travelers with another avenue to purchase bus tickets. The article notes that bus travel can reduce carbon footprint by at least 80% and save travelers more than 90% compared to flying.AxiosDes Moines gets new Megabus routesMegabus is partnering with Burlington Trailways to add new bus routes from Des Moines, expanding the company's route options. The new routes begin March 27, offering residents additional transportation options within the state and country.AxiosMegabus is back in Columbus after six-year hiatusMegabus has returned to Columbus after a six-year hiatus, having discontinued service in 2017. The company notes that while bus trips to smaller cities may be cheap, booking a month or two in advance can secure a seat for just $1.