THIS WAS A BAD IDEA ! 4 coaches over 3 nights Glasgow to Gibraltar.

[@AlleyCrockett]

Waiting for the inevitable Glasgow to Shenzhen on national express coach. Scott you are a madman

[@katrinabryce]

Is that even possible at the moment with the current situation in Russia? Last time I took a plane to that part of the world, it went the other way round over Canada/Alaska to avoid Russia.

[@imoncoke761]

@@katrinabryce Yes it's possible. There are coaches from Vilnius to Minsk and Warsaw to Minsk with onward connections to Russia and beyond.

[@AM-ss9he]

Now I would love to watch that.

[@JimGDMAC]

@@imoncoke761 Probably too great a possibilty of being arrested as a spy if he was to try filming travelling through Russia.

[@leonb2637]

Check out his videos and book on his journey from Portugal to Vietnam. This journey was nothing compared to that one.

[@rodrigo_arg]

Good evening, my name is Rodrigo and I am from Argentina. If I read correctly, you are from the United Kingdom. I was in London last year and I really loved it. I was not only impressed by the city of London, but also by the kindness of the English people. They are very respectful. Moreover, I don't speak English (only a little), and the immigration officer was very kind and tried to answer my questions despite my poor English. She understood me, but there was one question for which I had to ask permission to use Google Translate. She was very respectful towards me. When I was outside the airport, I didn't know which train to take. I asked a gentleman, who I am sure was English, which train I should take. Not only did he tell me which one to take, but he also accompanied me and made sure I got on the right train. This is what made me fall in love with the United Kingdom the most.

[@Clivestravelandtrains]

In Scotland we are extremely helpful too.

[@rodrigo_arg]

@@Clivestravelandtrains I don't doubt it. I only visited London, and surely the kindness must be present throughout the whole country.

[@rogink]

Some foreigners think our politeness a bit annoying and apologies for things we have no control over weird. I hope most of us would offer to help if we think we could, but stay back to avoid being intrusive. But of course we consider Gibraltar and the Falklands British as long as their people want to be British :)

[@railvlogger1439]

I'm.glad you had a good experience. Come back and visit us again

[@truefalse207]

"Planes, Trains, Everything" is from Scotland, not England.

[@Saltybuher]

What did we learn? That Scott is tougher than the SAS and twice as crazy. Total admiration for the quality of your videos.

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Only twice as crazy?? 😃

[@rolandbol7350]

@@PlanesTrainsEverything You know what's crazy? You can take Flixbus to so many places, but not to Flix. You can take a train though.

[@steve-marsh]

How is it possible to make a torturous journey like this into such a hilarious video? :D Well done Mr Manson, you're out there on your own with these, it was like I was there with you. Thankfully, I wasn't.

[@LegalHong]

I hope you can do a journey from Inverness to Kosice(Slovak-Ukrainian Border). :P

[@DaleSteel]

Which part was hilarious? Literally no part was funny. At all.

[@RollerbazAndCoasterDad]

If I'd been there with him he'd have had a better time😂

[@stevosguitars]

​@DaleSteel my thoughts exactly.

[@flightforensics4523]

AT LEAST Mr Manson didn't include phucking DRUNK CRAWLS! 😡

[@jamesnoonan7450]

I'm a bus driver for a large company here in the UK (Arriva), I started at 20 years old and have been in the PCV driving industry for 8 years. I did do a year as a coach driver for a company near me. It's was very demanding, as a lot of the work was long distance. My usual working pattern was 4 on 4 off. However, if I was doing a journey that was long-range (european routes), I would work 7 days on 7 days off. A very common route for this pattern was from where we were based over to Paris. Around 9 hours of driving one way. I would drive to Paris and then spend the next 6 or so days in a hotel until I did the return journey. Don't get me wrong, it's a really interesting job. And getting paid to the site see around Paris is pretty epic. However, if you have young kids like myself, it is pretty demanding. Massive respect to the flixbus drivers ! I have been contacted to go back to my old coach company doing the 7 on 7 off roster again. Who knows? I might do it as the 7 days off is amazing !

[@ultimatefootballhubuk]

I can’t lie when I saw this video pop up I burst out laughing🤣 you’re absolutely off your nut mate, big respect to u🤣🫡

[@mats7492]

The driver London-Paris is the GOAT.. so much stress and problems on that journey and he still took time to help his passengers exit his coach

[@robh8814]

He was glad to be back home thats why🤣

[@Snug-the-Joiner]

Shilling for tips?

[@Cider4144]

Typical. All drama but still a heart of gold.

[@mats7492]

@@Snug-the-Joiner tipping a bus driver is not common in france or the UK..

[@2msvalkyrie529]

He IS Scottish.....!!

[@daviddixon9207]

In 1976 I took a 70 hour, 2700 mile (4400 km) Greyhound from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. I remember dicey terminals, scary passengers, and surly drivers. I feel your pain, brother!

[@joebond5012]

Sounds like a good book could be written from the experience

[@madcarew5168]

In the 70s an English mate took a Greyhound across USA, he tells a funny/scary story about a stop over mid West and a conversation with a sherrif while wearing a British type combat coat and told he wasn't welcome in town..he said he was the first Rambo!! True!!

[@tomarmstrong1281]

As an old geezer who does nothing and goes nowhere, I am somewhat bemused by all of the activity and movement, which presumably happens 24/7. This makes me glad I am an old geezer who does not need to go anywhere or do anything. Good luck to you, my friend. I hope it's all worth it.

[@FluffyBunny-l9z]

Ive done things like this and prefer to keep them in the past as memories...suffice to say, remembering them makes me determined never to go travelling ever again, just too much hassle.

[@michaelwest6238]

Funny enough was thinking of going up to Helsinki on the bus and I'm 65

[@mickeyp5122]

Class 👏

[@anumeon]

Blessed be those youtubers that suffer for our entertainment. I love your excellent videos. :)

[@ukdavepianoman]

Funny how a bad idea turns into a great video. I'd never do this journey this way but hats off to Scott for showing us these options. Loved the background music - not obtrusive and a nice reminder of the final destination.

[@Nooticus]

Havent even watched this yet and I can assuredly tell you that you’re becoming one of the legends of travel youtube. Your pain isnt going unnoticed Scott!

[@ryanwilliamson9578]

This is giving me flashbacks from my time travelling around South America in my 20's. Rio to Buenos Aires, a cool 40 hours, fortunately some fellow travellers gave us some high grade valium tablets in the hostel and I was only awake for around 5 of the 40. Cuzco to Santiago in one go was the worst. 17 hrs to Peru/Chile border, 4 hour faff getting over the border and then straight onto a 27 hr bus to Santiago. No pharmaceuticals and a dose of Bolivia belly that had us running to the coffin of a toilet ever hour or so. Brutal but a memorable adventure. No chance in hell I'd do that these days, so massive respect for this, you're off your head 🤣 Great vid 👍

[@ablestringer9063]

I too like crossing frontiers on foot. I like to stop in a bar either side for a drink. I was told I was borderline alcoholic. Great video as ever Scot. I hope you enjoyed Gib

[@Justin_Webb]

I grew up in La Linea. Huge smile when I saw the inside of the bus station. Nice one Scott.

[@nomdaploom]

You must be very fit to do what you do. Sleep deprivation is one of the most dispiriting experiences and I am truly amazed at how you keep your spirits up and look for the good rather than the bad. You have to be a special kind of person to turn what would be a nightmare for most people into a positive experience. And maybe a little bit bonkers, in a nice way.

[@yyyfffff33333]

After your trip to Sofia, I'd have thought you'd have learned your lesson !

[@Anticommunism99]

It's like an addiction now he wants more and more of it .

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Can't thank you enough for posting this...as it reminds me why I fly BA to Gibraltar every time I go there.....

[@vondahe]

I was thinking the exact same thing. He probably flew them back.

[@simonkevnorris]

I worked in Gibraltar for a while and used to catch the flight from Gatwick every few weeks. The weather around Gibraltar can be interesting. I know at times the flight is diverted to Malaga and I was told it that happens it's up to you to find a way to complete your journey. I've also heard some horror stories about planes trying to land in Gibraltar due to the climatic conditions (The Rock seems to create these).

[@philliphurley5341]

All of your videos are very interesting. Due to health problems I am no longer able to go travelling, watching your videos takes me to places I want see. Thank you.

[@DaveyPalmer1]

That was tough going Scott. No pain no gain I guess and I'm sure your viewers enjoyed it. Thanks for taking one for the team! 😅

[@gnome1882]

Love the videos Scott!!! Always a good eye opener and always giving great travel tips!! 👍👍👍👍

[@David-cq2mz]

Crikey Scott….i thought travelling on my local spleen juggler was bad enough….but that trip was on another level….wow…that’s commitment to your job…absolute legend.

[@AndrewHepburn]

I never travel without noise cancelling headphones. It’s the only way to cope with fellow passengers talking, coughing, eating, playing music etc.

[@joeterra.t]

Same here. I had this really, really annoying passenger who had what I call a "rhythmic cough" every 15 seconds. For 3 hours... The first things I bought after that ride were therapy and noise-cancelling headphones.

[@MaureenKelly-p8d]

Same here…..😊

[@BalwinderSingh-w9m]

Great move. Block out the ignorant.

[@jokerface20]

same, it's always the third thing I make sure I have after phone and wallet when getting ready for a trip

[@satriawiraguna366]

Also wear a mask to prevent the possibility of contracting any infectious diseases..

[@Katmando376]

Scott Hats off to you, you certainly have some endurance for a gentleman of your age.Keep these videos coming.🚍👍

[@robertcaulfield5233]

Great content Scott, absolutely crazy but i guess you're showing us what its like for people who don't or can't fly.....keep em' coming. You're defo one of my essential channels on YT. Take care.

[@MigElite1]

REALLY enjoying this video. Look forward to viewing more.Very informative, extremely well edited and entertaining, you have a knack of speaking so well, keeping the viewers attention. Thank you.

[@tanya2448]

You are crazy....Reminds me of my biggest coach trip, Perth to Melbourne Australia. That was 30 years ago I never done another overnight bus trip again. Still traumatised.

[@maxvanleeuwen1273]

I can't even imagine. There's literally nothing for hundreds of miles. My European mind can't fathom.

[@simonkevnorris]

When I went to Adelaide for the Australian F1 GP it took 36 hours from Perth to the Barossa Valley fortunately on a dry coach. It was a further 6 hours to Adelaide. On the way back we did not stop apart from meal breaks.

[@maxvanleeuwen1273]

@@simonkevnorris dry as in no alcohol allowed?

[@simonkevnorris]

@@maxvanleeuwen1273 Yes. In retrospect that was a good thing. Mind you when we stopped at the Barossa Valley we visited the local pub and drank a lot.

[@PaulMcGinnes1992]

Hi, Scott. I've got to comment, this journey must have been a complete nightmare but, somehow, you have made it look interesting and somewhat fun! You're a madman but we all love you for it. This journey reminds me of when I drove from Glasgow through to Austria. It was 24 hours of non-stop driving!

[@janettesinclair6279]

You made the right decision to have that overnight hotel stay. Your trip from Glasgow onwards, just confirmed my thinking that long overnight bus journeys are to be avoided. The best bit was the ferry!

[@thomarsep]

This video is the best advert for air travel I have ever seen.

[@theofficalGibTV]

I have been highly anticipating this Scott. What a journey! It was a pleasure to meet you and have a chat with you in Gibraltar. Thanks for an epic voyage!

[@RobinPalmerTV]

I wasn’t expecting the town I grew up in to be featured. Knutsford is more than just a service station thankfully. What a brutal trip. I’m 6’6” so the idea of coach trips makes my knees hurt just thinking about them.

[@thornton]

Noooo way! So quickly again after the cross-UK bus trip. Much respect to you for surviving this!

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

My guardian angel keeps telling me to slow down. Nah! Not yet. 😃

[@glenfordburrell1076]

There's also a greggs in the departure lounge within Victoria Coach Station!

[@calebmumby5803]

boy that was madness i wouldn't do this for years but i've enjoyed it scott thank you

[@trinity1181]

Fair play to you, you are one of the only people I could watch for hours riding buses and enjoy it. Always enjoy your videos

[@BoskiM]

These kind of journeys you need to start well. The Glasgow to London night journey is a killer. That will set the tone for the rest of the journey

[@katrinabryce]

Yes I used to do it 25-30 years ago. I wouldn't do it now 👵🏻.

[@tucoramirez3333]

Overnight on a bus is horrible - get the train from Glasgow central to London takes 5 hours

[@travelman8888]

Loved this one.. it helps open peoples eyes as for what they are in for on these journeys. Keep em coming

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video of such an epic adventure!! Hope all is well and hope you got some good rest after your journey, take care

[@martinryan2370]

Just done a journey from Dubln to Duisburg Rail and ferry and coach Left Thursday night got there Early Saturday morning. Mind you very cheap Flying back though from Dusseldorf today. Saved 300 euro but probably Need psychiatric help after 😂😂😂😂. Take care

[@TheFurreid]

man, you really made this journey sound interesting.. thanks!..

[@ManxAndy]

Well you took one for the team there…..so Thankyou for showing the harsher side of continental coach travel….👌🇮🇲👍😳😳

[@CricketEngland]

Glad your doing this so we don’t have too Thanks Scott How about next time come down from Glasgow and then take a 51-hour trip to Vaslui, Romania direct from Victoria Coach Station ?

[@LifeAtTheMasthead]

Full of awe seeing you do this. I used a bus across part of northern Spain 2 weeks ago and I was right at the ragged end of all my coping mechanisms just on that!

[@doreenhollywood7459]

I am planning a trip to Gibraltar in September from Ardrossan and may not travel by bus after watching this. Thanks so much for posting. I like to avoid stress. I love the comment about the Heavy Metal (music?) I have done several coach trips from Glasgow to Europe but I think I will take a plane this time Xx

[@JustCoxy]

So happy you visited Gibraltar! Looking forward to watching this.

[@NorfolkandGood66]

Scott, I love your madcap bus journey videos. Please keep them coming.

[@RobertMiller-ye9hm]

I drove from my home Ayrshire to Gibraltar and enjoyed it. Done it over 5 days 4 stops sleeps but I did enjoyed it

[@colinj58]

I really do like your videos scott this one takes me back a few years when I used to take people to benidorm and alicante by coach from Edinburgh glasgow Liverpool London we used to pick people up all over the uk that would take nearly 10 to 12 hours before we got to the ferry and then flat stick to Spain and beyond every week from 1982 until 1988 hope you enjoyed it

[@christopdeck3457]

So, how did you do that legally in your driving hours then? You must’ve been throwing frisbees out of the window to do Glasgow to Spain. Guessing you were one of the Parks of Hamilton pirates? 😀 I did the same for Club Cantabrica but only Glasgow to Watford, or Watford to Spain. Never all the way through.

[@colinj58]

@@christopdeck3457 never drove for park's mate they couldn't afford me and the way we did it was 3 drivers on board rotating every 4 hours or so yeah driving hours were a little close to the edge sometimes but it was just do able can't say more than that

[@colinj58]

Parks of Hamilton pirates? lol for sure they had a few back in the day , is topdeck a clue to who you drive for mate

[@christopdeck3457]

@@colinj58Well spotted, did you see the two Topdeck coaches at Bercy bus station in the video? I miss the old Spanish shuttles. They were great fun, especially if there were two or three coaches in resort. Six drivers and three hostesses relaxing around the pool before heading back. A few drivers struggled with the ‘Black Hole ‘and keeping awake. I used to enjoy that stretch of autoroute though. So maybe you were on for Impact then? Anyway, great days and good memories.

[@colinj58]

@@christopdeck3457 yes I did work for impact holidays as well south of France and the costa brava another if I remember that was twice a week to those destinations yeah I did see the topdeck motors at bercy, the black hole loved that stretch use to make up a lot of time in that section both ways

[@philjtephenson41]

Always stopped in La Linea rather than Gibraltar.....much cheaper and its a simple walk across the Border.....cracking video showing exactly what you dont wanna do, just fly!

[@twentyrothmans7308]

Glasgow to the Rock on coaches. Scott, I hope that you can get the help that you need.

[@user-wm2tw]

I’m beginning to think that he actually enjoys pain. 😂

[@CriticalityIncident]

@user-wm2tw Haha. He definitely has some masochistic tendencies. 😄

[@fatwalletboy2]

Killer journey. 5.5 hrs london to leaving Dover. Wow. Getting to Leon at 7sm to find its a no go until 8am....what a sack ache! Another great video....particularly liked the bsck amd forth seat tennis with the chap in front.

[@Johnbgoode-s7c]

Its the enormity of it all. "Here we are in Madrid". Having started in Glasgow. Its unbelievable. Bravo sir.

[@samcadwallader2899]

Just the title struck fear into my heart. So bad in fact I didn't watch this video until I felt strong enough to view it.

[@ohheyitskevinc]

For context, this trip was 49.3% of the distance from where I live now to where I grew up in Cheshire. And I’m in the US. Well done, Scott!

[@DeepMyst_Music]

Wonderful videos - I've watched a couple already and I've done London to Barcelona(1980s), Madrid to London (2019) killer - especially for swollen ankles. Great commentary and you edited everything very well and good pieces of scenery as well as humour ! I am half English/Venezuelan ! 🇬🇧🇻🇪

[@robertabbott7770]

Thanks for doing this - so we dont have too !

[@Angela-HiveEleven]

Greetings from London UK ~ I think you are absolutely awesome, what a wonderful attitude and way to spend your time....thanks so much for sharing!!!! I would have been going crazy by now with all the delays and stuff, so I have total respect for the way you are so calm and collected! Thanks again!

[@rbrouns9569]

That's really hardcore travel.

[@TheHintonator]

An enjoyable yet torturous watch. 😊Always good to be reminded that intercontinental coach travel is an abysmal idea. Thanks!

[@rogertemple7193]

It was a really nice trip with great scenery but the bus rides however weren't it's about the same here in the US take care.👋🇬🇧

[@nicholassimpson518]

Watching that bus go onto the ferry brought back good memories of childhood holidays to France. Thanks man

[@joeterra.t]

I can just hear that Spanish busdriver blasting "Master Of Puppets" on repeat throughout the entire ride. 😂

[@stuartmiller6492]

Will listen to it. Anyone but Megashit

[@Anticommunism99]

​@@stuartmiller6492Megasht created Mettalevil

[@andrewhall2269]

You have a heart of a lion doing all these challenges. Enjoying the videos as always.

[@ScotsmaninTenerife]

Last leg sounded interesting ! I stayed in la linea as gibraltar hotels were crazy prices . Apartment had an entry system via your phone and I forgot that at 11pm 2% on phone battery I was nearly stranded in la linea and the area looked sketchy. Loved walking across the runway into gibraltar it does feel weird.

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Yeah, it's an amazing place. Totally surreal.

[@anon2645x]

I have to thank the KZbin algo for introducing me to your channel. Bloody brilliant videos.

[@oddunb6190]

There is hell, and there is long distance bus travel. Give me an eternity in flames any day!

[@tucoramirez3333]

No u have no idea what u r saying - hell is the worst of all and u would feel instant regret upon seeing it

[@PhilOsGarage]

@@tucoramirez3333still better than long distance bus travel

[@tucoramirez3333]

@@PhilOsGarage no u have no idea

[@hazels27]

What you put yourself through Scott for content! That was epic. I didn’t know there were buses that arrive in Knutsford services at that time of day (live near there). Mind you it did not give me any ideas to replicate your journey. I hope you have fully recovered. Thank you for doing that trip.

[@cmartin_ok]

Oh the pain and suffering you endure for the benefit of your viewers/subscribers! I hope you realise that we appreciate it

[@MaureenKelly-p8d]

I will second that Scott…👍

[@paulhardy7585]

Currently on holiday in majorca lounging on my sunbed, what a fantastic watch this was, I'm going to get another cold beer and watch some more.. Absolutely fantastic, please keep them coming.. 👍👍👍👍

[@horsehollerer]

Scott, if there's any part of you that thought taking a coach from Glasgow to Gibraltar would be fun, please have a word with that part of yourself. 🤣 A brilliant watch, cheers! P.S. What's the opposite of "bucket" list? Let's try this ... many thanks for adding experiences to my "spade" list of things I never want to do. Steve and Alicja have a few in there already 😉

[@ratinatrap7815]

Wow, epic journey. Nothing but admiration.

[@gftyhify]

You use the words ‘coffee’ and ‘cruising altitude’ in your videos so often you ought to make some merchandise. How about a coffee mug with the words ‘cruising altitude’ and you with your hand in the ‘cruising altitude’ position on the front

[@MrLetmein2011]

You deserve a medal for this one Scott

[@Zivotubritaniji-w1j]

Well done Scot 😂 ❤❤

[@elainewallace-e1o]

You nutter Scott..... I'm watching from the comfort of my home sweet home.Love these videos.Keep on posting them dude.

[@derin111]

How much did the whole bus trip cost?

[@MichaelCampin]

Youve never been to Newcastle bus station, it makes a crap hole look very pleasant

[@carolynstewart9103]

Oh Scott.. you are simply amazing..super cool..facial expression👍love watching you and your trips...but ..oh boy that was some journey..well done...you made it to gibralter.🍕🍟🍺🍺

[@LordBurberryGB]

It would have been interesting to learn how much each bus was and how long it took from start to finish and what the alternative with Easy Jet or Ryanair would have been in time and money !

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Ever heard of a thing called the Internet...??

[@LordBurberryGB]

@@2msvalkyrie529 and you mup. pet expect me to spend hours researching that when the guy has it all paid for. You seem to have a lot of time if your commenting on every post .

[@formulaic78]

I fully agree. Without that context what is the point of showing this journey? Presumably it's cheap, but how cheap? Worth the pain or not even close?

[@davidoliver1169]

Hats off to you for that journey Scott - what a nightmare.

[@andrewgalt3964]

Scott seriously?? your sanity undertaking such an arduous journey okay as a teenager but certainly not in later life 🙈🙈

[@AM-ss9he]

Really loving these videos. Quite comforting.

[@joeterra.t]

Paris-Bercy is such a dirty, chaotic and sketchy busstop. It's a shame the city doesn't take care of it.

[@rupert-j8f]

yeh i whouldent dream of going to paris on a holiday it looks quite scruffy and unsafe

[@PARFOS]

Another epic journey. i recently did Nottingham to Hannover with Flixbus 26 hours it broke me, in total i was awake 40 hours. I take my hat off to you

[@kazzicup]

Scott, I am glad you stayed a night in Madrid, and slept in a real bed. That was wise. I always enjoy your videos. 🛣

[@jasmineakrong4517]

I love long bus trips.....I once did a one from Nantes to Paris and continued from Paris to Milan on the same day......one of my favourite trips of all time.

[@user-mp5ww2bt7q]

Want to improve your travels? Make it smooth and organised? Short on time? No clue what you are doing? Got a night to kill on a boring bus? GOOGLE opening times in advance!

[@CherylSteele-rt8dj]

I've ordered your book "End To End" to read when I'm in hospital soon. I'll need a good escape when I'm recovering! I'm looking forward to reading it. 🎉

[@ejm922]

what did this cost???

[@recumbenthelsingborg]

Thanks for a nice video. Crazy but interesting trip.

[@denniskitchingman-ce7dt]

Should have got a coloring book ?

[@katewebber1131]

Not a fighter but a lover, LOVE YOUR ATTITUDE 😂😂😂😂.

[@amcluesent]

Sheer purgatory

[@carolemoores2480]

I endured a coach trip from Manchester to Lloret de mar in the 80's, I was in my 20's and it was still painful! Couldn't imagine doing that again!

[@MichaelRowe-cv3oq]

I live in Nottingham,it takes 8 minutes by bus to get into the city centre.Due to my hatred of everyone plus the morons/druggies etc etc that get on the bus,i`d rather walk into town.I live in a Supported Assisted Living complex with 26 flats,our new manager has organised a coach trip to Skegness and asked if i was going ?,i told her that The Ukraine,North Korea,Syria or Israel sounded much more promising.

[@5Xlowe]

Why not skegvagas is the best

[@MichaelRowe-cv3oq]

@@5Xlowe 😅😅

[@kathleenmorrow3792]

The sacrifices you do for us. 💙

[@matthewbateman6890]

Mate you are mad .From Australia.

[@scotbotvideos]

Coming up next on Planes Trains Everything: Scott travels from Perth (Scotland) to Perth (Australia) by coach.

[@Del-bm]

Another great trip report, thanks for sharing with us all.

[@lewiskelly14]

And the cost???????