08 Feb 2018, 10:21 pm
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(08 Feb 2018, 8:50 pm)OrangeArrow49 Completely off-topic, but does anyone know how reliable the Tynedale Links 74 is to and from Eldon Square? I believe the service is still operated by Optare Solo buses? I have only been on the 74 once, it was a bit late and the driver couldn't find the Network 1 Day Rover option. I don't know why it only runs 4 times a day?
I am considering using it more regularly but I am not sure.
Thank you.
Like any other route the service is susceptible to breakdowns and weather issues, although these are fairly rare on the whole. The service can be delayed at time with traffic or accidents around the Cowgate and RVI hospital area, moreso in peak time. It is normally allocated a Solo, but can occasionally have a Dart or rarely a full size saloon.
This is a council contracted/subsidised service and the timetable reflects this - the round trip from Hexham to Newcastle taking in all the villages in-between is roughly a 3 hour round trip.
A Day Rover would only be valid on a relatively short part of the route from Newcastle to Callerton Bridge, you would need an Explorer or the appropriate Ticket/Buzzfare Zones for destinations further than that.
