A NEW bus service which will run through Ongar directly to Stansted Airport is being launched this week.

Airport by coach will be running once every half an hour, connecting Ongar to Stansted, Basildon, Brentwood and Grays.

The luxury coaches promise full wheelchair access, free wi-fi and fully reclining seats.

The “Airport by coach” service is a joint enterprise between Baa Stansted and Excel Coaches and aims to get people to the airport in 90 minutes flat.

The new service begins tomorrow, 1st May, Return adult fares from Ongar start at £8.

For more information visit www.airportbycoach.com.