- A woman who loves buses decided to travel from London to Scotland using only local services.
- Emily Turner’s journey was followed by thousands on Twitter.
- Her trip took three days and cost more than a direct service, but said it was “about the journey.”
A woman who “loves buses” traveled from London to Edinburgh, Scotland using only local buses for about $2.50 each way.She said she hopes to complete her journey16 buses — “If it doesn’t work, just a little more!”
Writer and podcaster Emily Turner boarded her first bus in London early Friday morning on her 35th birthday.
—Emily Turner (@ETWriteHome) February 11, 2023
she went to scotland just after 11:00 a.m. on Sunday and Arrived in Edinburgh a little before 3pm
—Emily Turner (@ETWriteHome) February 12, 2023
Thousands of users have followed Turner’s journey twitteron friday she murmured: “When my mom turned 35, she was about to give birth to me, and today I feel like I gave birth to the entire Twitter community of bus lovers. To each.”
A direct flight over 400 miles between the two capitals takes about nine hours and costs just £13 (just under $16). for comments on twitter Turner replied: “It’s not the price, it’s the trip.”
Turner only tried to travel by bus included in government plans. Fares limited to £2 ($2.41).
Her journey was not smooth sailing.she faced multiple delays That threw her off her schedule, and her debit card was declined on Saturday because she unknowingly exceeded the number of transactions per day allowed by Apple Pay.
turner murmured: ‘Does my bank think someone stole my card and joyrided across the UK?’
After completing his journey, Turner does not plan to stay in Edinburgh for long. get on the train Return to London on Sunday evening.