National Express welcomes ABE as new partner operator

National Express welcomes ABE as new partner operator

The UK’s leading scheduled coach operator National Express has announced that Airport Bus Express Ltd (ABE), will join its national network of partner operators.

From 1 April, ABE will operate the 717 service between London Stansted Airport and Ipswich on behalf of National Express, providing eight round-trips per day.

ABE joins National Express’ established network of 29 partner operators, which play a vital role in delivering reliable, high-quality express coach services across the company’s long-distance coach network.

The partnership reflects National Express’ long-standing approach of working with experienced regional operators to deliver services locally while maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability and customer care, ensuring passengers receive the same trusted experience wherever they travel on the network.

Javier Martinez Prieto, Managing Director at National Express, said:

“Our partner operator network is fundamental to how we deliver reliable services right across the UK. We are delighted to welcome ABE to the National Express family, and their expertise and commitment to our rigorous safety and customer service standards will help ensure passengers travelling between Stansted Airport and Ipswich continue to enjoy the consistent, high-quality experience they expect from us.”

Claudia Ciocca, General Manager at ABE’s owning group, S.T.A.R. S.p.A., said:

“We are proud to be joining the National Express network and to support the delivery of services between Stansted Airport and Ipswich. At ABE, safety, reliability and customer service are at the heart of everything we do, and we look forward to working closely with National Express to provide passengers with a comfortable and dependable travel experience.”

National Express’ modern coach services link hundreds of destinations across the country, including all major UK airports, with leather reclining seats, free Wi-Fi on selected services, USB power sockets and a generous luggage allowance of up to 20kg.