Shambala Express Coaches:
Return coaches are available from Bristol, Brighton, London, Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield.
All coaches and coach tickets are for departures on the Thursday of the event. All tickets include return travel on the Monday after the show.
Please check all the information below carefully it is your responsibility to comply with terms of Shambala Express travel and be on time for your departures.
REMINDER: If you have a Shambala Express adult ticket at any tier you must come by coach. Your discounted festival ticket will not be valid for entry if you do not arrive on the coach. No ifs, no buts, no entry. If for any reason you now cannot come on the coach your only choice is to get a refund from The Ticket Sellers as soon as possible (only available in advance of the event subject to T&Cs).
Your booking confirmation will have been sent from TheTicketSellers our sole booking agent, but please note your e-tickets for the Shambala Express will be delivered by our coach travel partner Tuned In Travel. You can expect these tickets to arrive approximately 72 hrs in advance of departure, whilst all your other event e-tickets will be sent by TheTicketSellers. You will need your Tuned In Travel coach tickets when boarding the coach. These will be scanned at the departure point and issued a Shambala Express wristband. Please keep this wristband on all weekend and show when getting on your return coach.
Pick up locations and return journey times will be confirmed ahead of the show.
Please pack sensibly as luggage restrictions apply. You must be able to carry your luggage (see T&Cs for more info). The coaches have a limited storage space and weight capacity, stewards may require you to leave luggage behind. There are shops and good bars onsite where you can buy all you need.
Arrival to Site
We have a dedicated entry gate just for our coach travellers, to help you beat the queues. Please note there is no re-entry through this gate, so you must be able to carry all your belongings in one go.
Return Information
All return coaches depart from the Coach Park. This is accessed via Green Gate and will be the same place you disembarked upon arrival.
Please be on time for your departure and ensure you have your coach wristband. It is your responsibility to make the prompt departure times supplied. Due to the large volume of coaches and passengers the departure time slots will be specific to a single destination. Do not miss your time slot for your destination! No alternative travel arrangements, nor refunds, will be available.
Boarding will commence 15 minutes before departure.
Coach Queries
If you have any queries or questions about your coach journey, please drop an email to enquiries@shambalafestival.org
Why Choose the Shambala Express?
- IT’S A BARGAIN! We subsidise all coach tickets as part of our green travel plan and there are no booking fees on coach tickets.
- Get money off your adult festival tickets if you buy a ‘Shambala Express ticket’ – aka an adult ticket and coach ticket bought together.
- A dedicated fast-track wristbanding and sustainable travel only entrance.
- Don’t drive back all hazy on Monday – relax and watch the scenery go by…
Prices range, but kids (15 and under) are half price. These prices and the discounted tickets are subsidised by the festival car park charges to keep prices affordable.
You can add coach tickets to your e-ticket order at any point (subject to availability), but the earlier the better. When boarding the coach you simply need your coach e-ticket and to know your name and booking info. This is only for use at the end of your magical mystery journey, on site at the entry gate.