National Express is set to increase its Southampton coach services between London, Heathrow, and Gatwick.

From July 4, journeys between Southampton and the capital will rise to 14 per day, with tickets starting at £5.20 one-way.

The new schedule forms part of the company's plan to enhance its services along the South Coast during the summer.

As well as being more frequent, the Southampton to Heathrow journeys will also be quicker, with some coaches reaching the airport in just 1 hour 35 minutes.

The faster travel time comes as bookings for July have already risen by more than 30 per cent.

Fares for these journeys start from £10 one-way.

National Express is also introducing a revived 206 service, providing faster journeys between Portsmouth and Gatwick and connecting Southampton and Bournemouth with the airport.

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Ed Rickard, network director for National Express, said: "We are continuing to invest in our coach network and look forward to introducing our faster, more frequent services connecting customers between Southampton and the South Coast with London, Heathrow, and Gatwick.

"As the leading scheduled coach operator, we’ve got some of the fastest coach services available and fares starting from just £5.20 one-way, offering more affordable, convenient, and reliable transport choices than any other operator."

Ed added: "We’re making it easier than ever for savvy holiday-makers to make the most of the summer, whether that’s travelling to destinations here in good old Blighty or heading to the airport for somewhere further afield - with our brilliant coach drivers taking them right to the terminal door."

National Express assures customers of a safe and comfortable travel experience, with leather reclining seats, free WiFi on selected services, USB charging points, and a luggage allowance of up to 20kg.

For more information about these services or to book a journey, visit the National Express website.

These enhancements come as part of the UK's largest scheduled coach operator's strategy to provide more affordable, convenient, and reliable transport choices.

By ramping up its network, National Express aims to support more customers as they travel to their summer getaways.