Megabus: Cheap cost, long journeys

I have learned a lot this past weekend in Scotland. I learned that, yes, you can get haggis in just about anything, I learned that many drugs are freely available, and also that the more Scottish people drink the more Scottish they become. All important life lessons, I’m sure. I also learned a bit about Megabus. For those that don’t know Megabus is a cheap travel option in the United Kingdom. It tends to operate within the UK alone, though does have services that travel outside the country.
I have used it down to London before; simply a couple of hours down there for a small price. Easy. Problem solved. When it comes to longer journeys though? There’s no chance. I have already been sat on this coach for 6 and a half hours and I won’t arrive in Birmingham for another 2 and a half – and that’s before even getting home. Not recommended.