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.
The finale of The Celebrity Traitors is hitting our TV screens next Friday, and there’s a big screening party happening in Leeds especially for it.
Don't panic guys, it's happening.
Fancy sitting down to watch one of the cultural events of the year on a big screen with dozens of others who are just as invested in the show as you are? Well, now you can.
And that’s because Belgrave Music Hall, one of the city’s most beloved event spaces and bars, will be hosting a finale watching party and we’re all invited.
Taking place next Friday 23 January, fans of The Traitors are invited to watch the finale which kicks off 9pm in the canteen.
Best part? The tickets are absolutely free and we've no doubt there'll be some banging drink deals on to get the party started.
We’re already searching our wardrobes for an item of clothing that remotely resembles a cloak.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Belgrave said: "The world famous Traitors finale screening is back at Belgrave! In the past we've been graced with the presence of OG Faithful @theomayne1, plus our Clauds has been known to make an appearance (please scroll for evidence)... twists and turns are promised 👀"
So to give this series of The Traitors a proper send off, get yourself to Belgrave Music Hall from 6pm and enjoy a few beverages with like minded fans whilst screaming at the screen as Claudia makes her way into the frame.
Whilst we're on the topic, has anyone got an incredibly glossy black fringed wig we could borrow?
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires have announced a huge gig in Halifax
Daisy Jackson
Hollywood Vampires are heading back out on tour, with a huge Yorkshire gig announced for this year.
The supergroup, which consists of one of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as one of rock’n’roll’s most iconic names, are set to perform at the AO Arena as part of a run of shows.
Hollywood Vampires is made up of A-lister Johnny Depp, as well as rock royalty including Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, plus Tommy Henriksen.
They last performed with an arena tour back in 2023, making these their first gigs in almost three years.
Hollywood Vampires have now announced a return to the stage, with a show at the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax on 22 August.
They’ll be supported by The Jesus and Mary Chain, who marked their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album, Glasgow Eyes.
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce Manchester gig. Credit: Aaron Perry
Hollywood Vampires formed in 2012, named after Cooper’s celebrity drinking club of the same name where the aim was reportedly to ‘drink until no one could stand up’.
Over the years, the supergroup has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, and Zak Starkey (formerly the drummer for Oasis).
A Three Presale for tickets will take place from 10am on Wednesday 21 January, followed by a venue presale on Thursday 22 January, then general sale from 10am on Friday 23 January.
Sophie Smith -
21st June 2023 
