Stagecoach helps Ayrshire comedy fans travel to Glasgow with festival ticket discount

• 20% off selected DayRider and Group DayRider tickets with festival code on the Stagecoach Bus App
• Frequent express services from Ayrshire to Glasgow connect customers to more than 600 comedy shows across the city
• Partnership with Now Ayrshire Radio brings festival fun to customers with ticket giveaways and comedy on board

Stagecoach is helping comedy fans from Ayrshire travel to one of Scotland’s biggest cultural events with a special travel offer during the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Running from 11 to 29 March, the festival will feature more than 600 shows across 40 venues in Glasgow, attracting thousands of visitors from across Scotland and beyond.

To help audiences focus on the laughs rather than the logistics, Stagecoach is offering 20% off selected DayRider and Group DayRider tickets when customers book through the Stagecoach Bus App using the code COMEDYFEVER26.

Customers travelling from Ayrshire can use frequent express services including the X76 from Kilmarnock and the X77 from Ayr, providing convenient journeys into and from Glasgow city centre.

Other key Stagecoach routes connecting communities to and around Glasgow include the X24 and X27 from Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline, the X74 from Dumfries, as well as services 4 and X19 operating in and around Glasgow.

The discounted offer applies to selected tickets including Glasgow City and West Scotland Connect DayRiders, helping customers travel conveniently between communities and the city.

As part of the festival celebrations, Stagecoach has partnered with Now Ayrshire Radio to give listeners the chance to be part of the fun, including ticket giveaways and competitions throughout the festival period.

Festival excitement has already come on board Stagecoach services, with comedian Billy Kirkwood surprising customers on the X76 service with an impromptu stand-up performance during a recent journey.

Travelling by bus offers a convenient and cost-effective way to reach the city during one of Glasgow’s busiest event periods, helping customers avoid congestion and parking pressures while enjoying a relaxed journey to and from the shows.

Fiona Doherty, Managing Director at Stagecoach South Scotland, said:

“Glasgow International Comedy Festival is one of the cultural highlights of the year, and we’re delighted to help customers from across Ayrshire travel there with ease.

“With 20% off selected tickets on our app and frequent express services into Glasgow, Stagecoach is making it simple for festival-goers to enjoy the shows without worrying about parking or city centre traffic.

“Our partnership with Now Ayrshire Radio has also been a fantastic way to bring the festival to life for customers – from ticket giveaways to comedy on board – and we’re proud to help connect communities with great events.”

Matt Finlay, Head of Programming at Now Ayrshire Radio, said:

“Glasgow International Comedy Festival is one of the biggest cultural events in Scotland, and it’s fantastic that our partnership with Stagecoach makes it easier for people across Ayrshire to be part of it.

“The express routes into Glasgow mean listeners can head into the city, enjoy the shows and travel home comfortably – it’s a brilliant example of local radio and local transport working together to connect communities with great events.”

Customers can find full details of services and the festival travel offer on the Stagecoach website and the Stagecoach Bus App.