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Alfa Travel Departures From: Nationwide departures available throughout England and North Wales

Why choose Alfa Travel?

• Alfa holidays are terrific value
• They offer a great choice of holiday destinations across the UK and Europe
• Alfa holidays tend to include more excursions with more included content than most other operators
• They have an outstanding fleet of modern luxury coaches
• Their pick up service offers a wider choice of joining points than the majority of their competitors
• They are very proud of the standard of their drivers
• The hotels they use - many owned by their sister company Leisureplex – are of a consistent standard
• The offer a wide selection of Partner Hotels to offer you more choice than ever
• Entertainment is included on at least 4 nights per week at most of their hotels
• Their holiday descriptions are very clear about what is included and they do not omit necessary meals or excursion content just to get down to an eye catching price
• Alfa do not have any hidden extras; with no charges for pick up points, front seats or specific room types

Although they offer some short breaks, Alfa Travel tends to concentrate on holidays of at least 4 nights duration. Most of their UK holidays are 4, 6 or 7 nights long. Their overseas holidays, which include a wide range of destinations in Ireland and the near Continent, vary from 4 to 11 nights.

Alfa Travel Hotels

The majority of Alfa’s passengers will stay in one of the twenty two hotels owned and operated by their sister company Leisureplex. These hotels are dedicated to the coach tour market and the common ownership gives them the ability to ensure that the content and quality of your stay is first class. Additionally, they operate to a variety of other Partner hotels which have been carefully selected and checked to ensure they meet their rigorous standards. All the Leisureplex Hotels and a majority of the other hotels they use provide entertainment in the evenings

Personal, friendly service

Alfa prides itself on the approachability of their staff and the friendliness of the service which they provide. Whether it's their reliable, happy-to-help drivers or the dedicated staff at their 22 Leisureplex hotels, they always seek to provide the best service possible in order to make your coach holiday or seaside break as relaxing and enjoyable as possible

Alfa Travel Popular For…

Main summer seaside holidays and 5 day breaks throughout the year.

Alfa Travel Coaches

All of the vehicles in their fleet are manufactured and maintained by Mercedes Benz to ensure the best possible standard of comfort and reliability. They are all air conditioned and provided with reclining seats with three point seat belts; they also have a washroom and drinks servery. At peak times, they supplement their fleet with vehicles from a select group of reliable local operators with years of experience in the coach holiday business 

Alfa Travel Awards

2019 – BRONZE – Coach Tour Driver of the Year – UK Coach Awards

2019 – FINALIST – Medium Fleet Operator – UK Coach Awards

2019 – FINALIST – Most Group Friendly Hotel Chain – Group Travel Award

2019 – FINALIST – Coach Operator of the Year- Route One Awards

2018 – WINNER – EO Rising Star - Employee Ownership Awards

2018 - FINALIST - Coach Tour Driver of the Year - Coach Tourism Awards

2018 - FINALIST - Coach Tour Operator of the Year - Coach Tourism Awards

Alfa Travel Pickups

Alfa operates five separate holiday programmes via five ‘hub and spoke’ or ‘feeder’ systems based on: (1)  Bowburn Motorway Services on the A1 near Durham (holidays from Tyneside and Teesside), (2) Burtonwood Motorway Services on the M62 near St.Helens (holidays from North West England, West and North Wales), (3) Tamworth Motorway Services on the M42 (holidays from the Potteries, West and East Midlands), (4) Reading Motorway Services on the M4 (holidays from South East England including Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Greater London) and (5) Woodall Services on the M1 (holidays from Yorkshire, Humberside, North Lincolnshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire).  

Other useful info

The insurance offered by Alfa does not have any age restrictions and is very competitive. For the sale of insurance, they are an Appointed Representative of Wrightsure Insurance Services (Hampshire). They are also members of ABTA, the Coach Tourism Council and the Confederation of Passenger Transport. They are members of various Group associations including AGTO, New Meridian and Coach Tourism Association.

Head Office Address: 

Alfa Travel Ltd,   Euxton Lane, Euxton,  Chorley,  Lancashire,  PR7 6AF.

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This was our first vist to Tenby

This was our first vist to Tenby, we found everythig first class. Our room was spotless the view was fantastic, all the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, all the meals were excelent and well presented,and all the waiters could not do enough for you.All the Alfa holidays we have had with you we have never been disapointed, so well done to everyone and keep up the good work.

Date of experience : 22 April 2024

Reply from Alfa Travel

Hi Leslie, Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a great 5* review! We will pass your lovely comments onto the team at the Cliffe Norton Hotel and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Great Holidays with Alfa

Weymouth 8th April was wonderful,Hotel great. The food and choices were fantastic,couldn't fault anything. Service and the staff were brilliant. Newquay in February was also fantastic,Elliot Hotel lovely,food great. Really Enjoyed Eden project.

Date of experience : 08 April 2024

Hi Neil, So glad to hear you enjoyed the holiday, and thank you for leaving us a lovely 5* review. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Waymouth a great place to visit.

The company of fellow passengers and the location Royal Hotel, Weymouth. The majority of the waiting staff were amazing. However, I witness and experienced the assistant manager being very rude and very off hand with a number of people. The room especially the bathroom was not clean on my arrival and I cleaned the bathroom myself. I also found the driver very aggressive at times on the road and did not appreciate the hand signals he gave to other drivers which were visible to those of us sat at the front. I would love to return to Weymouth but would pick a different hotel.

Date of experience : 13 April 2024

The whole experience was great

The whole experience was great. The driver,the hotel, the food,the entertainment,the tours. The company was marvellous and we have made so many new friends. Alfa travel should be very proud of themselves.

Date of experience : 17 April 2024

The Coach and driver were excellent

The Coach and driver were excellent. Comfortable coach, helpful and friendly Driver. Hotel and Staff lovely, good was excellent and enjoyed the Excursions. Rooms nice and clean, good service. Having some entertainment was great and courtesy drink was amazing. Booked another holiday loved it, thank you for making it enjoyable

Date of experience : 10 April 2024

Hi Rosalind, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a great 5* review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Our driver Jim was great very helpful…

Our driver Jim was great very helpful ,hotel food very good staff pleasant ,I had a cosy room very good I shall book in next holiday I think trips could do with changing Rye was good but the wine place no good looking forward to next hols with you

Date of experience : 14 April 2024

Hi Linda, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back soon.

Spent 4 nights staying at the Metropole…

Spent 4 nights staying at the Metropole Torquay, Chris was our driver and he was great, kept us all entertained and was an exceptional driver. Nothing was to much trouble, had a great time, many thanks. Really good value for money, so nice to be served on at meal times, hotel staff very good .

Hi Cath, Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a great 5* review! We will pass your lovely comments onto the team at the Metropole Hotel and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Kev is a top driver!

On our trip to Dunoon we had a brilliant driver (Kev) who drove very safely. He told us interesting facts about the places we visited and was always cheerful and entertaining. Our room in the hotel was cold. An extra radiator and a blanket solved the problem. We were on the top floor, hot water took a long time to arrive and was not usually available before 6.30 am. We really enjoyed our holiday and will be travelling with Alfa again.

Hi Peter, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad to hear that the situation didn't spoil your holiday and we hope to welcome you back soon!

A great self drive holiday to Porthcawl…

A great self drive holiday to Porthcawl despite the atrocious weather. The Seabank Hotel was comfortable, smart and clean and well equipped. Staff were friendly, courteous and efficient. Rooms were meticulously cleaned daily. Food was good and ample. There were Wilf problems with intermittent reception and sometimes noe at all. Overall a very enjoyable stay.

Hi Hugh, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at the Seabank Hotel in Porthcawl and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Everything is well organised

Everything is well organised, from feeder to hotel and reverse. Hotel was excellent with cheerful staff good food, clean rooms.

Hi Alan, Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a great 5* review! We are delighted to hear that everything went well and you enjoyed your break.

Great holiday

Great holiday the trips out were very varied and interesting. The hotel was very good, the staff very helpful and efficient.

Hotel Performance

I enjoyed my holiday on the whole. The dining room staff were great. I was disappointed with one or two of the meals as the meat was tough and a couple of desserts were very stodgy. However, on the whole, the food was good. My bedroom was very clean as were all the public areas. There were plenty of comfortable chairs. The staff were always ready to help.

Royal Scotland

Our driver was exceptionally good his name was Bret and he said it was his own coach not one of Alfas

Date of experience : 15 April 2024

Hi Philip, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a great 5* review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Big Thankyou for a Wonderful Holiday

All the wonderful hardworking staff at the Shanklin Hotel Russell the amazing driver who went over and above felt so safe inthe coach Love everything about the trip Thankyou

Hi Mrs Salisbury, Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a great 5* review! We will pass your lovely comments onto the team at the Shanklin Hotel and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Many miss out…

Very good overall could be improved ( in our opinion ) by having a system. Of central tipping because so many of the staff (who play an equal part ) don’t seem to benefit . We will be back it was very enjoyable thank you

Hi, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Alfa experience

Hotel was good staff very friendly our driver was very knowledgeable and helpful and we’ve booked another holiday with your selfs

Date of experience : 12 April 2024

Hi Yvonne, So glad to hear you enjoyed the holiday, and thank you for leaving us a lovely 5* review. We look forward to welcoming you back!

The Waverley castle hotel

The Waverley castle hotel, Melrose, nice hotel , lovely grounds on the River Tweed, Our driver Ian, was always courteous, friendly, and professional. Edinburgh excursion was interesting. One of the best Alfa tours I have been on

Hi Ann, So glad to hear you enjoyed the holiday, and thank you for leaving us a lovely 5* review. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Your driver made me cry he upset me…

Your driver made me cry he upset me several times ,I have phoned to customer service , He was rude from the start had ago before I got on coach , about me waiting to get on as I was having a coffee. Never once on holiday did he introduce himself of say thank you for travelling with Alfa , never did head count on way home till we were on ferry and gentleman two rows in front of us said your a bit late mate you left two behind , There was 6 in our party and one was a young man with special needs he was so upset as it was first time on coach trip the driver had him so worried was unbelievable. But here’s to a positive side the hotel was fantastic staff awesome, food plenty , presentation fab , taste wonderful, an service excellent ,

Hi May, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really value your feedback, to help us improve we have requested some further info - ideally your booking reference so we can look into the issues further. We hope to welcome you back soon!

Obnoxious Driver

Had the unfortunate and most unpleasant experience of meeting an obnoxious bus driver in Llandudno ..14/4/2024. What a rude and arrogant driver who was shouting abuse at an 80yr old man who incidentally was parked correctly in a designated spot for that particular Hotel. M … was rude ,swearing obnoxious arrogant and unprofessional. Many people were listening to him from the Hotel.. Not good. The old man was very upset for a long time after. he had been told to park there by the Hotel.

Date of experience : 23 April 2024

Professional service

Unfortunately my luggage was sent to the wrong address, but with the efficiency of your staff it was delivered to me the following day,very impressed.

Date of experience : 21 April 2024

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• 15th March 2024

Rediscover the Charm of British Coach Holidays with Alfa Travel

In an era where travel has become synonymous with jet-setting to exotic destinations or embarking on luxury cruises, there’s something refreshingly nostalgic about the quintessential British coach holiday.

If you’ve never tried a coach holiday before, then you are in for a treat! Alfa Travel specialise in great-value coach holidays to the UK and Ireland. With so many destinations available, you will have a great time choosing your next break.

Perhaps the most underrated aspect of the British coach holiday is the sense of community it fosters among travellers. An Alfa Travel Coach Holiday provides ample opportunities to forge lasting friendships with like-minded individuals. From conversations on board the coach to your destination, to exploring the local attractions on your included excursions, the camaraderie that develops among fellow travellers is often the highlight of the holiday.

As one of the UK’s leading coach tour operators, you can rest assured that Alfa Travel will take the hassle out of your journey; so you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the view. From the moment you make your first enquiry, to the last day of your holiday, Alfa’s dedicated team of employee owners will help make it an experience to remember.

Why Choose an Alfa Travel Holiday?

1. Explore the Very Best of the British Seaside: For over 30 years, Alfa have been taking guests to the UK’s favourite seaside resorts, planning their tours so you get to see the very best of the local area whilst you are away. Their team of memory makers carefully plan every itinerary to make sure you get the most out of your holiday, whether it be days out to popular attractions, a spectacular Special Event experience or visits to the best of the local hidden treasures. Your holiday will take you to stunning locations!

2. There’s So Much Included: Alfa’s Coach Holidays include fantastic excursions as part of the price, as well as free return travel from a huge choice of convenient local pick up points and seat reservations on the coach, all at no extra charge. All of their holidays include quality, hand picked accommodation, dinner and breakfast and you will also find a programme of entertainment for you to enjoy at night on the majority of their breaks.

3. Fantastic Friendly Drivers: Alfa’s team of fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable drivers will be on hand to make sure you get the most out of your stay. Sharing their top tips for the local area, they are sure to make your holiday a memorable one.

4. Quality Accommodation: Alfa’s very own 24 Leisureplex Hotels and hand picked partner hotels offer quality accommodation and a warm welcome in some of the very best British seaside resorts and City locations that the UK has to offer. You can explore the delights of the local area, before enjoying a relaxing night’s sleep in clean and comfortable accommodation. When staying in a Leisureplex Hotel , you will also find substantial menus which offer plenty of choice, as well as free Wi-Fi to help you stay connected.

5. More Options for Solo Travellers: With single room availability on both coach holidays and self drive breaks, plus Alfa’s fantastic range of dedicated solo breaks purely for solo travellers, you can share amazing experiences with like-minded people, making friends along the way. Alfa has removed supplements from their single rooms at all of their Leisureplex Hotels, all year round!

As a business that is owned by their employees , when you choose to travel with Alfa, you are supporting hundreds of families across the UK. In return, you can be assured that all of Alfa’s employee owners will go that extra mile to provide you with the very best holiday experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

If a coach holiday isn’t for you then perhaps you can take advantage of one of Alfa’s unbeatable value for money Self Drive Hotel Breaks which provide varying durations to choose from as well as a fabulous selection of locations to explore throughout the UK. You can make your own way to one of Alfa’s very own Leisureplex Hotels , explore the resort at your leisure, yet still be assured you will receive the quality accommodation and premium service that comes with every Alfa holiday. The difficult part will be deciding where to go first!

Whether you have travelled with Alfa before or are looking to holiday with them for the first time, you are invited to browse their tempting range of holidays to experience the ‘Alfa Difference’ for yourself.

All that’s left to do now is sit back, relax and enjoy finding your perfect holiday.

Plus as a Silver Travel Advisor member, don’t forget that you will receive an exclusive £10 off per booking on all 2024 Alfa Travel Coach Holidays and Self Drive Breaks of 5 days or more. T&C’s apply. Speak to our Silver Travel Advisors on 0800 412 5678 for details.

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Alfa Travel Coach Holidays 2024 Tours in the UK, Ireland & Europe

Alfa Travel 2024 Holidays

Alfa Travel 2024 holidays are on sale now! You can book from a great selection on holiday options from 3 – 8 days. Great value for money coach holidays and self drive breaks will take you all around the UK & Ireland throughout 2024 and into 2025.

New for 2024 is the announcement that there will be no single supplements in Leisureplex Hotels. This deal applies all year round and is obviously subject to availability so get booked early to make sure you get one of these single room deals! 

Cosy Doubles for solo travellers have been introduced at Leisureplex hotels. These are smaller than a standard double but offers a bit more room. These new rooms are available for single travellers at a supplement (selected hotels only)

There are room upgrades with Leisureplex superior rooms. Ideal for a special occasion or just because you deserve it!

Alfa travel is one of the fastest growing coach holiday firms in the UK and most of the coach holidays are on their own fleet of modern luxury coaches. Some of the accommodation they feature is in one of the 24 hotels their sister company Leisureplex owns. Alfa Travel offer a number of coach holidays to the most popular holiday destinations throughout the UK, and Ireland. Alfa Travel is a fully bonded tour operator members of the Association of British Travel Agents. (ABTA)

Alfa Travel Coaches

Alfa travel know how important it is to travel in comfort and style. The majority of Alfa holidays are operated by their own fleet of 51 Alfa Mercedes Tourismo coaches, with a range of features that will make your journey as comfortable as possible. In the cases when you are not travelling on one of their own coaches, they work with preferred partner operators who also operate to Alfa’s high standards. 

Many of the Alfa coaches feature Individual reclining seats, air conditioning and On- board toilet facilities (or there are regular comfort stops) For many the most important factor is the driver and Alfa holidays make sure theirs are knowledgeable, friendly and go that extra mile to make sure you have the holiday you deserve.

Alfa Travel Super Saver Coach Holidays

Alfa Travel feature a large number of hotels and destinations around the country. Super Saver holidays offer the same holiday experience as you would get if you were to book a named holiday. The only difference is that you will not find out your holiday destination until two weeks before your departure date!

So if you are stuck for choice and fancy the excitement of a super saver holiday there are lots of dates and durations to choose from. Plus you may even save money against the cost of a named holiday.

To book a Super Saver online, simply choose your departure date and length of stay. Follow the easy to follow online booking instructions and enter your names. You will then receive your booking confirmation which will be followed two weeks before departure with your exact destination revealed.

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Alfa Travel like many holiday firms do from time to time have some spare capacity left and these are offered at a reduced rate particularly if you book direct online on the Alfa Travel official website. You can make some big savings on some Alfa Travel coach holidays just by going direct online. Alfa Travel update all their special offers and it is best to check on their web site regularly for special offer updates and late deals >  click here

David Urquhart Travel now Alfa Travel Scotland

David Urquhart Travel has changed it's name to Alfa Travel Scotland. After providing coach holidays for over 40 years as David Urquhart Travel, Alfa Travel are continuing to offer Scottish holidaymakers great value coach holidays from Scotland. There are lots of great coach holidays and trips to choose from and there are lots of departure points throughout Scotland.

• Departures from East Central Scotland – Edinburgh, Livingston, Bathgate & Falkirk
• Departing from Fife – St Andrews, Leven, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Cowdenbeath & Dunfermline
• Departing from West Central Scotland – Kilmarnock, Paisley, Glasgow, East Kilbride & Hamilton
• Departing from Aberdeen & Tayside – Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Montrose, Abroath, Forfar, Dundee & Perth.

Alfa Holidays Hotels (Leisureplex)

Alfa Travel sister company Leisureplex owns and operates over twenty hotels around the UK, many in popular British seaside locations like Blackpool and Scarborough. All the bedrooms feature the same high standard of facilities including extras like hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities, colour TVs and more. 

If you are staying at a Leisureplex hotel and are on an Alfa Travel coach holiday then you will receive breakfast and 3 course dinner and on some dates lunch is also included. There is a choice of meals and also a selection of vegetarian/vegan options. 

There is generally entertainment provided in the hotels at least four evenings a week. If you just want a quiet evening the hotels are usually large enough to offer both so you can pick and choose. Just check before you book to make sure the hotel you have chosen is suitable for your holiday requirements. Despite the fact that many of the guests tend to be over 40 the hotels still offer child reductions for families looking for a traditional family seaside holiday.

Alfa Travel Pick Up Points

Alfa Travel has lots of local departure points throughout England including the North West, North East, Midlands and South East of England. Most of the major towns and cities in England and North Wales are covered. You can now travel from Scotland with departures from Aberdeen & Tayside, East Central Scotland, Fife and West Central Scotland. 

Rather than have lots and lots of feeder points Alfa travel operates from four different regions of Scotland, England and Wales to cut down on the time you are waiting to get going on your holiday. This cuts down on longer journeys and even changes of coaches that some other coach holidays require!

Alfa Coach Travel Extras

All Alfa coach holidays have a selection of excursions included in the price. You can of course do your own thing if you prefer rather than go on an excursion. 

Alfa Travel Self Drive Hotel Breaks

If you prefer to travel by car and make your own way to your destination with Alfa Travel you can. You can take advantage of the great hotel rates and also the convenience of having your own car. You can stay in the same hotels as you would on a coach holiday, and plan your own itinerary and  you will receive the quality accommodation and premium service that comes with every Alfa Travel holiday.

You have a choice of accommodation from 24 Leisureplex hotels around the UK. A choice of durations to suit your travel plans, rooms are en-suite and you get a full British breakfast and a three course evening meal . The hotels offer Wi-Fi throughout and depending on when you stay, there is usually evening entertainment provided as well. For short breaks in Dunoon in Scotland and the Isle of Wight your return ferry tickets are included. 

The self drive deals generally run from Monday – Friday and from Friday – Monday. (hotel breaks hotels are listed below) 

Alfa Travel Seaside & Popular Destinations for 2024

Alfa Travel has access to accommodation from its sister company in 23 locations throughout the UK including popular British seaside resorts.

• Blackpool – Queens Hotel
• Fort William – Croit Anna Hotel
• Dunoon – Selborne Hotel
• Bridlington – Monarch Hotel
• Melrose – Waverley Castle Hotel
• Scarborough – Cumberland Hotel
• Criccieth – George IV Hotel
• Tenby – Cliffe Norton Hotel
• Cromer – Hotel De Paris
• Porthcawl – Seabank Hotel
• Great Yarmouth – New Beach Hotel
• Eastbourne – Queens Hotel
• Exmouth – Cavendish Hotel
• Bournemouth – Devon Towers
• Shanklin – Shanklin Hotel
• Sandown – Bayshore Hotel
• Llandudno – Hydro Hotel
• Torquay – Metropole Hotel
• Torquay  – Regina Hotel
• Newquay – Eliot Hotel
• Ilfracombe – Imperial Hotel
• Weston-super-Mare – Anchor Head Hotel
• Weymouth – Royal hotel  
• Bognor Regis – Royal Norfolk Hotel

Special Event Breaks with Alfa Travel

Alfa Travel feature a great range of short breaks that include tickets to live shows and events. There great trips include your return coach travel, accommodation and depending on the itinerary an extra excursion as well. These holidays make it easy to see or visit an event you may otherwise not be able to attend.

There are West End London theatre breaks to some of the most popular London shows. Plus there are shows around the country as well as tribute bands and Psychic weekends. Perhaps you would like to visit the film set of one of your favourite TV shows or film locations.

The TV locations include visiting Bridlington & The Emmerdale Village Tour or Highclere Castle the home of Downton Abbey. Another popular break is Blackpool combined with the Coronation Street Experience. Not forgetting Warner Bros. studio tour in London and the Making of Harry Potter.

Royal Coach Breaks

Alfa Travel Royal Breaks include ©The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a private tour of Ardgowan House and Windsor Castle & Tower of London.

Sporting & Outdoor Events with Alfa Travel

These short breaks include events such as the world famous Blackpool Illuminations and the Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry in Scotland. Perhaps a visit to the races with four days at the Cheltenham Festival or the Grand National. In August there are a few air shows around the country. The first is the Blackpool Air Show followed by the Eastbourne Air Show and then the Bournemouth Air Show. Dates and the full itinerary are available in full on the Alfa Travel web site.