North East Buses

(31 Dec 2016, 8:46 am)Ianthegoon wrote [ -> ]Quick question on local ticket validity for all you knowledgeable folks - I was using a "Network One Day Rover" between Whitley Bay and Monkseaton but the driver stated that it wasn't valid on the 57, even the bit inside Tyne and Wear.  He also said he'd specifically asked about the validity in the past, and had it confirmed.  This doesn't seem to make sense, as the ticket is supposed to be valid on all the "Big Three" for journeys within the boundary, even on routes that then go outside.  Unfortunately the Nexus web site doesn't seem to have a clear section on the exact terms and conditions for the ticket.  Any thoughts?

It is valid up until Earsdon when travelling from Whitley Bay.

Thanks folks; that's what I reckoned.

To be honest, my initial thought was that the driver didn't see many of such tickets and therefore just wasn't sure of the validity. However, his subsequent claim to have specifically asked his supervisors about validity did make me stop and think. Subsequent journeys on other 57s didn't throw up any problems - in fact, on one of them the driver was receiving some kind of training instruction, and queried the ticket with the trainer, who confirmed validity but said it should be recorded using the "Explorer" button on the machine!

My Tyne and Wear Megarider runs out tonight. I should have asked a driver tonight, but would I be able to use my contactless card on the bus in order to purchase a megarider for my Stagecoach Smart card?

If not I have a nice walk to the ATM in the morning :p.

Thanks in advance.

What would be the cheapest ticket to travel from Prudhoe to Middlesbrough and back as I am going down there on 4th February for Teesside Unleashed at Marton Country Club & Hotel as I will be needing to travel on GNE and Arriva buses to get there and back, as usually I don't buy tickets as I use my bus pass which is due to expire on the 1st and I will have to wait for a new one which won't arrive by then


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It'll be an Explorer ticket, which is £9.70

(23 Jan 2017, 10:22 pm)beefcake wrote [ -> ]It'll be an Explorer ticket, which is £9.70

Thanks


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(31 Dec 2016, 8:46 am)Ianthegoon wrote [ -> ]Quick question on local ticket validity for all you knowledgeable folks - I was using a "Network One Day Rover" between Whitley Bay and Monkseaton but the driver stated that it wasn't valid on the 57, even the bit inside Tyne and Wear.  He also said he'd specifically asked about the validity in the past, and had it confirmed.  This doesn't seem to make sense, as the ticket is supposed to be valid on all the "Big Three" for journeys within the boundary, even on routes that then go outside.  Unfortunately the Nexus web site doesn't seem to have a clear section on the exact terms and conditions for the ticket.  Any thoughts?

Whaaatttt???

Surely he knows the T&W boundary considering that the driver in question unless new, would've had let many other people on between Brunton Park and Newcastle on the Morpeth / Ashington 'X' services!!!

It's clearly signposted where the Northumberland / T&W border is on the A192!

(24 Jan 2017, 10:25 pm)L469 YVK wrote [ -> ]Whaaatttt???

Surely he knows the T&W boundary considering that the driver in question unless new, would've had let many other people on between Brunton Park and Newcastle on the Morpeth / Ashington 'X' services!!!

It's clearly signposted where the Northumberland / T&W border is on the A192!

BIB: 57 drivers don't drive conventional services. 

My advice for Ianthegoon would be to log a complaint to Arriva Customer Services, as they'll forward information to the depot which will put out notices to drivers advising of Nexus fare boundaries.

Does the X24 stop at Gateshead Interchange?

(24 Feb 2017, 11:23 am)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]Does the X24 stop at Gateshead Interchange?

Just Gateshead high street.

(24 Feb 2017, 11:34 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]Just Gateshead high street.

Oh, just the X34 does so  that seems a bit odd

(24 Feb 2017, 11:36 am)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]Oh, just the X34 does so  that seems a bit odd

The X34 doesn't, it did when there was roadworks on the high street.

(24 Feb 2017, 12:31 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]The X34 doesn't, it did when there was roadworks on the high street.

Does anyone know why Stagecoach don't like using the Interchange? It always used to annoy me when I went to Gateshead College and used the X34 from the Nook that I'd have to walk through the town centre (this was as they were building the tesco, so not a pretty walk) to the interchange to catch my bus to Team Valley. It meant I was more likely to use a metro too because there was less walking to do.

(24 Feb 2017, 9:26 pm)deanmachine wrote [ -> ]Does anyone know why Stagecoach don't like using the Interchange? It always used to annoy me when I went to Gateshead College and used the X34 from the Nook that I'd have to walk through the town centre (this was as they were building the tesco, so not a pretty walk) to the interchange to catch my bus to Team Valley. It meant I was more likely to use a metro too because there was less walking to do.

Probably did not want to pay Nexus departure charges haha 

Someone else wants to know if a £3.75 Under 18 ticket is valid on any part of the AD122 or not?

(20 Apr 2017, 8:56 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Someone else wants to know if a £3.75 Under 18 ticket is valid on any part of the AD122 or not?

No, don't think so.

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Wasn't sure if I should ask this here, or put it in the pricing thread but here goes - 

Whickham to Winlaton is £2.15 single (from GNE website).  Whickham to Blaydon is also £2.15 single.

On a Friday & Saturday evening, the last 69 from Whickham is 23:45, but terminates at Blaydon.  I can change at Blaydon and catch a 12 up to Winlaton, but have to pay £1.50 for the privilege.

Is there some sort of through ticket that I don't know about, or do I have to miss out the Bridle Path and get the 22:45 bus back instead?

Hi, anybody know if I would be able to get a return on Northern from Newton Aycliffe to Middlesbrough on Sunday, but would I be able to get off at Darlington in the evening?

(12 May 2017, 3:57 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Hi, anybody know if I would be able to get a return on Northern from Newton Aycliffe to Middlesbrough on Sunday, but would I be able to get off at Darlington in the evening?

You could get off, whether you are allowed through the barriers is another thing.

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fare...46590.aspx

Break of journey
Break of journey is allowed on the outward portion of Off-Peak tickets unless otherwise indicated by a restriction shown against the ticket's validity code and in all cases on the return portion of Off-Peak return tickets.
You may start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station along the route of travel on Off-Peak tickets unless the ticket restriction for the journey you are making does not allow it. If you intend to start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station, please call 03457 48 49 50 to check if it is available on your specific journey.

(12 May 2017, 6:15 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]You could get off, whether you are allowed through the barriers is another thing.

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fare...46590.aspx

Thanks. I would think that the ticket barriers would be off at 20:30 on a Sunday night though (hopefully!)

Was at Darlington last Saturday afternoon and the barriers were only open for exiting the station, had to insert the ticket to get onto the platform


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Does a £3.80 GNE student day ticket cover all of their services?

(01 Jul 2017, 4:00 pm)mb134 wrote [ -> ]Does a £3.80 GNE student day ticket cover all of their services?

I think so, think the usual exceptions of AD122, and certain scholars apply

(01 Jul 2017, 4:11 pm)omnicity4659 wrote [ -> ]I think so, think the usual exceptions of AD122, and certain scholars apply

Ta, only need it to get to somewhere near Sunderland, so it seems like I should be fine! 

Can you buy North West Explorer tickets on Arriva 685 journeys?

(26 Jul 2017, 4:54 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]Can you buy North West Explorer tickets on Arriva 685 journeys?

I think so.

(26 Jul 2017, 9:10 pm)omnicity4659 wrote [ -> ]I think so.

Great thank you not very clear on the website

Does anyone know which buses stop near NRM Shildon that go from Bishop Auckland?


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(15 Sep 2017, 5:49 pm)TEN 6083 wrote [ -> ]Does anyone know which buses stop near NRM Shildon that go from Bishop Auckland?


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Arriva services 1 and 5 stop on Dale Road, which is the closest stop to NRM Shildon. 


A query of my own... where does PCL Travel's service 15 stop at Cragside heading towards Alnwick? I don't really want to be stood in the wrong place just for the bus to drive past as I need to catch a train from Alnmouth...

(05 Oct 2017, 1:18 pm)omnicity4659 wrote [ -> ]Arriva services 1 and 5 stop on Dale Road, which is the closest stop to NRM Shildon. 


A query of my own... where does PCL Travel's service 15 stop at Cragside heading towards Alnwick? I don't really want to be stood in the wrong place just for the bus to drive past as I need to catch a train from Alnmouth...

These are your two options, neither have any bus flags or markings but I think I saw someone get on at opp Country Park heading towards Alnwick once.
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