Go North East: Most Boring/Interesting Routes
Go North East: Most Boring/Interesting Routes
(12 May 2016, 7:46 pm)Jimmi Looking at the timetables as part of the upcoming changes for the 9 and 21/X21, the 9 leaves North Shields at 17:22 and arrives at Park Lane for 18:24, then the X21/21 leaves Park Lane on the last run to Newton Aycliffe at 18:30, so it is possible to do such trip, may give it a go one day and hopefully I'll be in luck!
(12 May 2016, 7:46 pm)Jimmi Looking at the timetables as part of the upcoming changes for the 9 and 21/X21, the 9 leaves North Shields at 17:22 and arrives at Park Lane for 18:24, then the X21/21 leaves Park Lane on the last run to Newton Aycliffe at 18:30, so it is possible to do such trip, may give it a go one day and hopefully I'll be in luck!
(12 May 2016, 7:48 pm)Tom Yeah I've seen a Gemini on there so you might be even luckier than getting a B7
(12 May 2016, 7:48 pm)Tom Yeah I've seen a Gemini on there so you might be even luckier than getting a B7
(24 May 2016, 9:23 pm)NK53 TKT Some extra of mine are:
Best: 20/20A, 794, 56 (near Nissan, the rest is unbelievably dull) and S1
Worst: 309, 310, 9 (if you get a renown), 10 and old 31
(24 May 2016, 9:42 pm)dannygee How 309/310 boring. And how can the S1 be good it only goes round the metrocentre in a circle
(24 May 2016, 9:42 pm)dannygee How 309/310 boring. And how can the S1 be good it only goes round the metrocentre in a circle
(24 May 2016, 10:00 pm)BusLoverMum The draw of the S1 is the novelty of taking all the access roads which would be strictly verboten by any other means.
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(24 May 2016, 10:00 pm)BusLoverMum The draw of the S1 is the novelty of taking all the access roads which would be strictly verboten by any other means.
(24 May 2016, 10:22 pm)TEN 6083 I have seen cars going out of the back entrance of ikea when it clearly says buses only and a no entry sign on the signpost when have been waiting for the S1, fools.
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(24 May 2016, 10:22 pm)TEN 6083 I have seen cars going out of the back entrance of ikea when it clearly says buses only and a no entry sign on the signpost when have been waiting for the S1, fools.
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Have seen them do it when the roads around Asda are quiet
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(24 May 2016, 10:22 pm)TEN 6083 I have seen cars going out of the back entrance of ikea when it clearly says buses only and a no entry sign on the signpost when have been waiting for the S1, fools.
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(24 May 2016, 10:22 pm)TEN 6083 I have seen cars going out of the back entrance of ikea when it clearly says buses only and a no entry sign on the signpost when have been waiting for the S1, fools.
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(25 May 2016, 7:09 pm)BusLoverMum That gate used to be kept completely closed, apart from deliveries. Back then, the bus did a loop of the car park, dropped people off where the IKEA entrance used to be and then left the way it went in.
(25 May 2016, 7:09 pm)BusLoverMum That gate used to be kept completely closed, apart from deliveries. Back then, the bus did a loop of the car park, dropped people off where the IKEA entrance used to be and then left the way it went in.
Just thought I would revive this thread.
Interesting - X71/X70/X72, 689, X21 (past Durham), 65, 16/16A, X10/9 on an evening its a so nice, X20
Boring - 25 (old), 56, 8, 50, 5, 51/52/58/57/93/94, 61 (what a boring ride when going to Peterlee), 35/35A, 20
I must do the 74 soon!
21 Eldon Square to Percy Street, which I noticed coming out of Eldon Square earlier.
I didn't think there'd be much demand for a shuttle bus down the street, but hey ho, gaps need to be plugged!
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It depends how we're classifying interesting and boring.
It could be argued that the X10 is an incredibly boring route as it's just a straight road with a few stops, but as I've mentioned before it's quiet interesting sitting backwards and just watching people go by in their cars, you never know what you're going to see!
I also quite like routes that go through 'dodgy' estates, it's guaranteed there'll be some drama to keep you entertained.
(03 Sep 2022, 9:02 pm)streetdeckfan It depends how we're classifying interesting and boring.Not just dogey estates, I saw a greggs get robbed in Newcastle. Had a great view from the X45
It could be argued that the X10 is an incredibly boring route as it's just a straight road with a few stops, but as I've mentioned before it's quiet interesting sitting backwards and just watching people go by in their cars, you never know what you're going to see!
I also quite like routes that go through 'dodgy' estates, it's guaranteed there'll be some drama to keep you entertained.
(03 Sep 2022, 9:02 pm)streetdeckfan It depends how we're classifying interesting and boring.Not just dogey estates, I saw a greggs get robbed in Newcastle. Had a great view from the X45
It could be argued that the X10 is an incredibly boring route as it's just a straight road with a few stops, but as I've mentioned before it's quiet interesting sitting backwards and just watching people go by in their cars, you never know what you're going to see!
I also quite like routes that go through 'dodgy' estates, it's guaranteed there'll be some drama to keep you entertained.
(03 Sep 2022, 8:59 pm)Adrian 21 Eldon Square to Percy Street, which I noticed coming out of Eldon Square earlier.Probably took half an hour, on a match day
I didn't think there'd be much demand for a shuttle bus down the street, but hey ho, gaps need to be plugged!
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(03 Sep 2022, 8:59 pm)Adrian 21 Eldon Square to Percy Street, which I noticed coming out of Eldon Square earlier.Probably took half an hour, on a match day
I didn't think there'd be much demand for a shuttle bus down the street, but hey ho, gaps need to be plugged!
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I must say the views on my X45 when it goes along the Centrelink on a morning and the sun is shining on the River is an unreal view.
I would highly recommend everyone do that, just get the bus from the Metrocentre. It only took like 8 mins compared to the 5 going over the Bridge GNE should send buses down their more often
(03 Sep 2022, 8:41 pm)Unber43 Just thought I would revive this thread.Nothing boring about the 8. It has a bit of everything.
Interesting - X71/X70/X72, 689, X21 (past Durham), 65, 16/16A, X10/9 on an evening its a so nice, X20
Boring - 25 (old), 56, 8, 50, 5, 51/52/58/57/93/94, 61 (what a boring ride when going to Peterlee), 35/35A, 20
I must do the 74 soon!
(03 Sep 2022, 8:41 pm)Unber43 Just thought I would revive this thread.Nothing boring about the 8. It has a bit of everything.
Interesting - X71/X70/X72, 689, X21 (past Durham), 65, 16/16A, X10/9 on an evening its a so nice, X20
Boring - 25 (old), 56, 8, 50, 5, 51/52/58/57/93/94, 61 (what a boring ride when going to Peterlee), 35/35A, 20
I must do the 74 soon!
(03 Sep 2022, 8:41 pm)Unber43 Just thought I would revive this thread.Nothing boring about the 8. It has a bit of everything.
Interesting - X71/X70/X72, 689, X21 (past Durham), 65, 16/16A, X10/9 on an evening its a so nice, X20
Boring - 25 (old), 56, 8, 50, 5, 51/52/58/57/93/94, 61 (what a boring ride when going to Peterlee), 35/35A, 20
I must do the 74 soon!
(03 Sep 2022, 8:41 pm)Unber43 Just thought I would revive this thread.Nothing boring about the 8. It has a bit of everything.
Interesting - X71/X70/X72, 689, X21 (past Durham), 65, 16/16A, X10/9 on an evening its a so nice, X20
Boring - 25 (old), 56, 8, 50, 5, 51/52/58/57/93/94, 61 (what a boring ride when going to Peterlee), 35/35A, 20
I must do the 74 soon!
