FlixBus has only been operating in the UK for two years - but it's offering some of the most inexpensive travel options across Europe.
The popular coach company has now announced it will be expanding its Leeds travel destinations all the way over to Amsterdam.
And it's almost certainly going to cost you less than a plane fare.
From £31.98, you can head down to Leeds coach station and wake up in the Netherlands - all without the faff of delays at the gate and that airport commute that always takes longer than you expect.
Image: FlixBus SE
The service is currently scheduled once a day leaving Leeds Kirkgate at 3pm and arriving in Amsterdam at 9.30am the following morning
15:00
Leeds (Kirkgate)
15:45
Sheffield (Meadowhall Interchange)
17:10
Leicester (Fosse Park)
19:05
London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
19:40
London Victoria Coach Station
Transfer at London Victoria Coach Station
22:00
London Victoria Coach Station
00:20
FOCA (Eurotunnel Terminal Folkestone)
03:50
CAFO (Eurotunnel Terminal Calais)
05:25
Bruges
06:15
Ghent
08:40
The Hague
09:30
Amsterdam Sloterdijk
The buses come free WiFi and outlets to charge everything you need for your journey too.
It is reported that Leeds isn' the only city to receive this new travel option either, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester, Cambridge, Stratford, North Greenwich, Antwerp and Utrecht have all been added to the coach journey's map.
The service is reported to be operated by Whippet Coaches, a long-term partner of FlixBus.
Amsterdam from Leeds takes around 18 hours. / Image: Gaurav Jain via Unsplash
Andreas Schorling, Managing Director of FlixBus UK, has told newspapers across the UK that: “Summer travel just became more affordable and sustainable than ever thanks to our new international and domestic routes.
“We’re building the largest coach network in the country and as part of our unique offering, we’ll become first coach provider offering regular scheduled services from cities like Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham and Bristol into Amsterdam, as one of the most popular destinations in Europe.
A renowned brewery have announced that they will be taking over the reigns of a popular craft beer bottle shop in Ilkley.
Fuggle & Golding opened in 2015 on Leeds road in Ilkley and quickly grew a loyal following with locals and visitors alike.
Sadly they announced last month that their last day of trading would be Saturday 28 February, news which was met with huge disappointment.
However this is no longer the case, as Horsforth Brewery is set to reopen the venue on Wednesday. Hooray!
Announcing the welcomed news to Instagram, Horsforth Brewery wrote: "When we saw they were going to close we were determined to not lose another great venue from the local beer scene.
"We owe a massive thank you to George and the landlord for getting a deal across the line in quick order.
"We’re going to take a few days to put our stamp on the place and then we will be open on Wednesday!"
"Obviously we will be stocking our beers here but as anyone who knows will know, we love the beer scene so we will continue to have a good amount of guest beer on as well. We’ll even been joining in with the biggest beer launches from around the country.
"Want to know the best news? We’re doing this solo. No outside interests, no investors, no debt. In the current climate being able to organically grow like this is so so hard and it’s thanks to all our team that we’ve been able to do this.
"We’ve always been determined to grow our business in a healthy and sustainable way; it may have (absolutely has) been tough over the years but we’ve got ourselves in a position to take us to the next level in a sustainable way."
Beloved late night Leeds cocktail bar The Maven announces permanent closure
Clementine Hall
"After years of late nights, strong cocktails, and incredible stories; The Maven will close its doors"
It's a sad day for the Leeds night life scene, as a beloved speakeasy bar has today announced that it will be closing its doors for good.
The Maven has been a firm favourite for many years with those looking to enjoy some experimental and expertly made cocktails.
Hidden behind an unassuming door at the top of Call Lane, it was a great spot to visit if you were looking for something that little bit special.
Announcing the news to their social media, The Maven said: "From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for being our guests over the years and promise that until then, we'll do our best to give you the best nights out on Call Lane."
Sophie Smith -
21st June 2023 
