Out of this world win as scenic bus route tops poll
Coastliner 840 journey voted best in England
A scenic bus journey from Whitby to Leeds, taking in the North York Moors, has won the ‘World Cup of English Bus Routes’ in an online survey.
In a closely-fought online contest, the cup winning Coastliner 840 journey between Leeds, York, Malton and Whitby emerged victorious at the end of a tournament including dozens of bus services across the country.
The route is loved by many, and filled with mile after mile of stunning city, moor and coastal views.
More than 2,000 people voted in the final, which saw Coastliner take on the Isle of Wight’s Needles Breezer open top bus route to claim the coveted title of England’s finest.
The Yorkshire favourite clinched the win after a nail biting 24-hour final vote, taking 54.3% of the vote – sparking scenes of celebration at the home of Coastliner in Malton.
High-profile supporters, including the tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Post and even Shed Seven frontman Rick Witter, joined a host of happy customers to propel Coastliner to a famous victory.
Coastliner CEO Alex Hornby said: “I’m delighted that Coastliner has again been named the nation’s favourite.
“We know from the many positive comments we receive from our customers all year round that our Coastliner 840 bus is the ideal way to see two great Yorkshire cities, the North York Moors and the beautiful coast, without the stress and hassle of driving or parking.
“This wonderful win is ideally timed, as we begin our journey beyond lockdown and gradually welcome customers back along the route. As travel restrictions are eased, we look forward to seeing visitors old and new to take a seat with us and enjoy the grandstand Yorkshire views.”