Bus Related Outings and Reviews
Bus Related Outings and Reviews
(19 Jan 2014, 5:36 pm)Dan Would be nice! Can hire coaches for the day pretty cheaply now, and anyone with contacts inside a coach company may give NEB a little discount. Depending on numbers, I'm sure we could get there and back for about 20 quid each.
Think it was about 12 quid for the NEBPT trip to Lincoln and the coach was just over half full. Assuming we get similar numbers, the mileage is pretty similar... So we'd be looking at a price like that.
(19 Jan 2014, 5:36 pm)Dan Would be nice! Can hire coaches for the day pretty cheaply now, and anyone with contacts inside a coach company may give NEB a little discount. Depending on numbers, I'm sure we could get there and back for about 20 quid each.
Think it was about 12 quid for the NEBPT trip to Lincoln and the coach was just over half full. Assuming we get similar numbers, the mileage is pretty similar... So we'd be looking at a price like that.
(19 Jan 2014, 6:00 pm)Tom I probably wouldn't be able to go, though. If I do make my own tour company like I'd love, I'm sure I'd give you trips heavily reduced.
(19 Jan 2014, 6:00 pm)Tom I probably wouldn't be able to go, though. If I do make my own tour company like I'd love, I'm sure I'd give you trips heavily reduced.
(19 Jan 2014, 6:07 pm)Dan If it's an issue of not having your parents there, they'd be more than welcome to come as well. Obviously wouldn't be limited to NEB members!
A friend of my mum's used to hire coaches and we used to go down to Blackpool and the like for a fiver each when the coach was full. Everyone went off and did their own thing. I'm proposing we could do something similar for NEB (and anyone else who wants to come), and have monthly trips to the likes of Glasgow, Edinburgh, etc.
I think the NEBPT used to do something similar but it looks like they're in a spot of bother at the moment, so I don't know if they'll carry on to do this or not.
(19 Jan 2014, 6:07 pm)Dan If it's an issue of not having your parents there, they'd be more than welcome to come as well. Obviously wouldn't be limited to NEB members!
A friend of my mum's used to hire coaches and we used to go down to Blackpool and the like for a fiver each when the coach was full. Everyone went off and did their own thing. I'm proposing we could do something similar for NEB (and anyone else who wants to come), and have monthly trips to the likes of Glasgow, Edinburgh, etc.
I think the NEBPT used to do something similar but it looks like they're in a spot of bother at the moment, so I don't know if they'll carry on to do this or not.
(19 Jan 2014, 6:14 pm)Tom Just not sure if I'd be aloud up to Scotland on my own, but defiantly next year or the year after.
I love that suggestion though, possibly have a suitable sized coach depending on how many people want to go on the trip, because some trips might be more popular than others, and make monthly visits to places like Edinburgh, The Lake District etc. Even more local trips like Alnwick or somewhere. If people don't want to return on the coach or vice-versa, then I suppose a reduced single fare could be used?
(19 Jan 2014, 6:14 pm)Tom Just not sure if I'd be aloud up to Scotland on my own, but defiantly next year or the year after.
I love that suggestion though, possibly have a suitable sized coach depending on how many people want to go on the trip, because some trips might be more popular than others, and make monthly visits to places like Edinburgh, The Lake District etc. Even more local trips like Alnwick or somewhere. If people don't want to return on the coach or vice-versa, then I suppose a reduced single fare could be used?
(19 Jan 2014, 6:21 pm)Dan Like I say, your parents would be welcome too. They could do their own thing in Dunfermline (or indeed Edinburgh) while you go to the museum.
I have e-mailed Keith's Coaches for a quote on how much it would cost to hire a midi-sized coach (33 seater) for the trip from Newcastle to Dunfermline, with other stopping points to be confirmed.
I will e-mail a few others too, just to get a rough idea.
The idea would certainly be to have monthly trips around the UK though. This sounds like a brilliant idea, so I really hope it works. If I have some figures for the SVBM trip, it may encourage interest.
(19 Jan 2014, 6:21 pm)Dan Like I say, your parents would be welcome too. They could do their own thing in Dunfermline (or indeed Edinburgh) while you go to the museum.
I have e-mailed Keith's Coaches for a quote on how much it would cost to hire a midi-sized coach (33 seater) for the trip from Newcastle to Dunfermline, with other stopping points to be confirmed.
I will e-mail a few others too, just to get a rough idea.
The idea would certainly be to have monthly trips around the UK though. This sounds like a brilliant idea, so I really hope it works. If I have some figures for the SVBM trip, it may encourage interest.
(19 Jan 2014, 6:14 pm)Tom not sure if I'd be aloud up to Scotland on my own, but defiantly next year or the year after.
I love that suggestion though, possibly have a suitable sized coach depending on how many people want to go on the trip, because some trips might be more popular than others, and make monthly visits to places like Edinburgh, The Lake District etc. Even more local trips like Alnwick or somewhere. If people don't want to return on the coach or vice-versa, then I suppose a reduced single fare could be used?
(19 Jan 2014, 6:14 pm)Tom not sure if I'd be aloud up to Scotland on my own, but defiantly next year or the year after.
I love that suggestion though, possibly have a suitable sized coach depending on how many people want to go on the trip, because some trips might be more popular than others, and make monthly visits to places like Edinburgh, The Lake District etc. Even more local trips like Alnwick or somewhere. If people don't want to return on the coach or vice-versa, then I suppose a reduced single fare could be used?
(19 Jan 2014, 6:23 pm)Tom Yeah, they probably wouldn't be interested though. The liklehood of it is that I visit Dumfermline with my Dad, and he does his own thing while I visit the main museum. Do you have any idea when is it?
(19 Jan 2014, 5:53 pm)Dan I just thought of the coach hire because there's only a half hour or so difference in the timings if you go direct by coach rather than train and connections. Stands a chance of being cheaper too!
(19 Jan 2014, 6:23 pm)andreos1 Just tell them you're off to the Metrocentre man.
Theyll never know
been done many a time in my youth.
(19 Jan 2014, 5:53 pm)Dan I just thought of the coach hire because there's only a half hour or so difference in the timings if you go direct by coach rather than train and connections. Stands a chance of being cheaper too!
(19 Jan 2014, 6:23 pm)andreos1 Just tell them you're off to the Metrocentre man.
Theyll never know
been done many a time in my youth.
An important point though regarding the trains is that if there is over 9 of you going, then Group Travel comes into play.
Last year, I was placed in charge of the buses and trains for my Business Class' trip to Edinburgh and I managed to save my school £230 on rail fares alone because of the Group Travel! In total for 10 people (including teachers) I managed to get the price down from £380 to £150.
However, because I explained to them it was a school trip, I don't know if East Coast gave us special rates that differ to standard Group Travel. Certainly worth exploring
(19 Jan 2014, 5:53 pm)Dan Would be much appreciated, Adam! If it sounds like quite a few people would like to get involved in this trip (obviously a long way away yet), it may be nice if NEB could organise monthly day trips.
I just thought of the coach hire because there's only a half hour or so difference in the timings if you go direct by coach rather than train and connections. Stands a chance of being cheaper too!
(19 Jan 2014, 5:53 pm)Dan Would be much appreciated, Adam! If it sounds like quite a few people would like to get involved in this trip (obviously a long way away yet), it may be nice if NEB could organise monthly day trips.
I just thought of the coach hire because there's only a half hour or so difference in the timings if you go direct by coach rather than train and connections. Stands a chance of being cheaper too!
(19 Jan 2014, 8:39 pm)fozzovmurton I like that idea Dan, being the social kinda dude I am, liking to meet people and shit, I would be up for taking part in the social aspect of enthusiasm, finances permitting of course...
(19 Jan 2014, 8:39 pm)fozzovmurton I like that idea Dan, being the social kinda dude I am, liking to meet people and shit, I would be up for taking part in the social aspect of enthusiasm, finances permitting of course...
(19 Jan 2014, 7:29 pm)Adam An important point though regarding the trains is that if there is over 9 of you going, then Group Travel comes into play.
Last year, I was placed in charge of the buses and trains for my Business Class' trip to Edinburgh and I managed to save my school £230 on rail fares alone because of the Group Travel! In total for 10 people (including teachers) I managed to get the price down from £380 to £150.
However, because I explained to them it was a school trip, I don't know if East Coast gave us special rates that differ to standard Group Travel. Certainly worth exploring
(19 Jan 2014, 7:29 pm)Adam An important point though regarding the trains is that if there is over 9 of you going, then Group Travel comes into play.
Last year, I was placed in charge of the buses and trains for my Business Class' trip to Edinburgh and I managed to save my school £230 on rail fares alone because of the Group Travel! In total for 10 people (including teachers) I managed to get the price down from £380 to £150.
However, because I explained to them it was a school trip, I don't know if East Coast gave us special rates that differ to standard Group Travel. Certainly worth exploring
On a completely different note, here's a trip I'm looking at for the summer:
MEGABUS (£5.00):
Departs 06:05 Sunderland , Park Lane Bus Interchange Stand W
Arrives 14:45 Cardiff , Kingsway, Stop GQ
MEGABUS GOLD (£5.00):
Departs 16:30 Cardiff , Kingsway, Stop GQ
Arrives 20:05 London , Victoria Coach Station
MEGABUS (£10.00):
Departs 22:30 London , Victoria Coach Station
Arrives 07:35 EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH BUS STATION
EAST COAST (£10.40):
Departs 14:08 Edinburgh [EDB] Platform 19
Arrives 15:33 Newcastle [NCL] Platform 4
Most of you will perish the thought of so long on a coach. Personally don't mind them, as long as I have plug sockets, Wi-Fi and plenty of music!
The alternative would be to jump off the Megabus at Newcastle (around half 4 in the morning it arrives), and leave the Scotland section for another time.
(19 Jan 2014, 10:07 pm)Dan On a completely different note, here's a trip I'm looking at for the summer:
MEGABUS (£5.00):
Departs 06:05 Sunderland , Park Lane Bus Interchange Stand W
Arrives 14:45 Cardiff , Kingsway, Stop GQ
MEGABUS GOLD (£5.00):
Departs 16:30 Cardiff , Kingsway, Stop GQ
Arrives 20:05 London , Victoria Coach Station
MEGABUS (£10.00):
Departs 22:30 London , Victoria Coach Station
Arrives 07:35 EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH BUS STATION
EAST COAST (£10.40):
Departs 14:08 Edinburgh [EDB] Platform 19
Arrives 15:33 Newcastle [NCL] Platform 4
Most of you will perish the thought of so long on a coach. Personally don't mind them, as long as I have plug sockets, Wi-Fi and plenty of music!
The alternative would be to jump off the Megabus at Newcastle (around half 4 in the morning it arrives), and leave the Scotland section for another time.
(19 Jan 2014, 10:07 pm)Dan On a completely different note, here's a trip I'm looking at for the summer:
MEGABUS (£5.00):
Departs 06:05 Sunderland , Park Lane Bus Interchange Stand W
Arrives 14:45 Cardiff , Kingsway, Stop GQ
MEGABUS GOLD (£5.00):
Departs 16:30 Cardiff , Kingsway, Stop GQ
Arrives 20:05 London , Victoria Coach Station
MEGABUS (£10.00):
Departs 22:30 London , Victoria Coach Station
Arrives 07:35 EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH BUS STATION
EAST COAST (£10.40):
Departs 14:08 Edinburgh [EDB] Platform 19
Arrives 15:33 Newcastle [NCL] Platform 4
Most of you will perish the thought of so long on a coach. Personally don't mind them, as long as I have plug sockets, Wi-Fi and plenty of music!
The alternative would be to jump off the Megabus at Newcastle (around half 4 in the morning it arrives), and leave the Scotland section for another time.
(19 Jan 2014, 10:22 pm)aureolin Shouldn't be too bad for that overnight, as long as you get plenty leg room and comfort! Never used megabus so can't comment really.
Shame you don't have more time in London, but there's always next time!
(19 Jan 2014, 10:22 pm)aureolin Shouldn't be too bad for that overnight, as long as you get plenty leg room and comfort! Never used megabus so can't comment really.
Shame you don't have more time in London, but there's always next time!
(19 Jan 2014, 10:07 pm)Dan On a completely different note, here's a trip I'm looking at for the summer:
MEGABUS (£5.00):
Departs 06:05 Sunderland , Park Lane Bus Interchange Stand W
Arrives 14:45 Cardiff , Kingsway, Stop GQ
MEGABUS GOLD (£5.00):
Departs 16:30 Cardiff , Kingsway, Stop GQ
Arrives 20:05 London , Victoria Coach Station
MEGABUS (£10.00):
Departs 22:30 London , Victoria Coach Station
Arrives 07:35 EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH BUS STATION
EAST COAST (£10.40):
Departs 14:08 Edinburgh [EDB] Platform 19
Arrives 15:33 Newcastle [NCL] Platform 4
Most of you will perish the thought of so long on a coach. Personally don't mind them, as long as I have plug sockets, Wi-Fi and plenty of music!
The alternative would be to jump off the Megabus at Newcastle (around half 4 in the morning it arrives), and leave the Scotland section for another time.
(19 Jan 2014, 10:07 pm)Dan On a completely different note, here's a trip I'm looking at for the summer:
MEGABUS (£5.00):
Departs 06:05 Sunderland , Park Lane Bus Interchange Stand W
Arrives 14:45 Cardiff , Kingsway, Stop GQ
MEGABUS GOLD (£5.00):
Departs 16:30 Cardiff , Kingsway, Stop GQ
Arrives 20:05 London , Victoria Coach Station
MEGABUS (£10.00):
Departs 22:30 London , Victoria Coach Station
Arrives 07:35 EDINBURGH, EDINBURGH BUS STATION
EAST COAST (£10.40):
Departs 14:08 Edinburgh [EDB] Platform 19
Arrives 15:33 Newcastle [NCL] Platform 4
Most of you will perish the thought of so long on a coach. Personally don't mind them, as long as I have plug sockets, Wi-Fi and plenty of music!
The alternative would be to jump off the Megabus at Newcastle (around half 4 in the morning it arrives), and leave the Scotland section for another time.
