New service X11
New service X11
8.40 it will depart Newcastle John Dobson Street Library getting to Scarborough for 11.45 and will depart Scarborough back to Newcastle for 17.45 and arrive back to Newcastle for 20.45
Note service according to service will run only Saturday and Sunday same times
not knowing much about services south of sunderland what would be the crack if I got the but there but the 545 was either full, i missed it due to the extra pint in the spoons or it didnt turn up. would there be an alternative way to get back to newcastle/gateshead?
Either get the train to York then up to Newcastle or jump on the X93 to Boro and the X9/X10 from Boro to where you need to be.
(30 Mar 2021, 5:49 pm)Rob44 not knowing much about services south of sunderland what would be the crack if I got the but there but the 545 was either full, i missed it due to the extra pint in the spoons or it didnt turn up. would there be an alternative way to get back to newcastle/gateshead?
(30 Mar 2021, 5:49 pm)Rob44 not knowing much about services south of sunderland what would be the crack if I got the but there but the 545 was either full, i missed it due to the extra pint in the spoons or it didnt turn up. would there be an alternative way to get back to newcastle/gateshead?
(30 Mar 2021, 6:04 pm)Adrian That's an interesting point. I haven't seen the fares for it yet, but I had assumed that only tickets would be valid that are purchased on the outward journey, which would avoid this from happening.
It'd be an expensive day out if it was 'tough' that the bus was full and passengers were expected to get the train instead. £33.70 for an off-peak 'walk on' single to Newcastle.
(30 Mar 2021, 6:04 pm)Adrian That's an interesting point. I haven't seen the fares for it yet, but I had assumed that only tickets would be valid that are purchased on the outward journey, which would avoid this from happening.
It'd be an expensive day out if it was 'tough' that the bus was full and passengers were expected to get the train instead. £33.70 for an off-peak 'walk on' single to Newcastle.
(30 Mar 2021, 6:58 pm)mb134 On this point you'd hope that GNE would allow folk with an X11 ticket to use it on the X9/X10 on the northbound leg, meaning any punters left behind would only have to pay for a ticket for the X93.
I do wonder what the plan is if the southbound journey hits bus full at Washington, for example. Do they dupe it for potential punters at Billingham and Peterlee? I don't see it as an issue if it gets bus full at Billingham, as realistically folk in Middlesbrough can just get the X93, but north of that it could get awkward.
(30 Mar 2021, 6:58 pm)mb134 On this point you'd hope that GNE would allow folk with an X11 ticket to use it on the X9/X10 on the northbound leg, meaning any punters left behind would only have to pay for a ticket for the X93.
I do wonder what the plan is if the southbound journey hits bus full at Washington, for example. Do they dupe it for potential punters at Billingham and Peterlee? I don't see it as an issue if it gets bus full at Billingham, as realistically folk in Middlesbrough can just get the X93, but north of that it could get awkward.
(30 Mar 2021, 7:29 pm)Andreos1 Has it been announced what the ticketing arrangements or prices are for the X11?I have a feeling the Explorer ticket will be valid as its allowed and valid on the X93 and to Scarborough
(30 Mar 2021, 8:08 pm)MichealAaron I have a feeling the Explorer ticket will be valid as its allowed and valid on the X93 and to Scarborough
(30 Mar 2021, 8:08 pm)MichealAaron I have a feeling the Explorer ticket will be valid as its allowed and valid on the X93 and to Scarborough
(30 Mar 2021, 7:28 pm)Dan This sounds like a wonderful problem to have - let's hope Go North East do have to tackle such an issue (in reality, they probably won't!)
. Would be fantastic to see it do well and repay GNE for showing some ambition in this climate, so best of luck!(30 Mar 2021, 8:08 pm)MichealAaron I have a feeling the Explorer ticket will be valid as its allowed and valid on the X93 and to Scarborough
(30 Mar 2021, 7:28 pm)Dan This sounds like a wonderful problem to have - let's hope Go North East do have to tackle such an issue (in reality, they probably won't!)
. Would be fantastic to see it do well and repay GNE for showing some ambition in this climate, so best of luck!(30 Mar 2021, 8:08 pm)MichealAaron I have a feeling the Explorer ticket will be valid as its allowed and valid on the X93 and to Scarborough
Tbh id like to see how many people use it to get from Middlesbrough quicker than the X9/X10
(30 Mar 2021, 11:09 pm)MichealAaron Tbh id like to see how many people use it to get from Middlesbrough quicker than the X9/X10
Think most people would prob get the X9 / X10 anyway rather than waiting around for the one trip on the X11.
(30 Mar 2021, 8:08 pm)MichealAaron I have a feeling the Explorer ticket will be valid as its allowed and valid on the X93 and to ScarboroughIf I remember correctly when Arriva ran the X60 the Explorer was only valid between MId'Boro and Scarborough. Passengers from Newcastle had to purchase Arriva special day ticket.
(30 Mar 2021, 8:08 pm)MichealAaron I have a feeling the Explorer ticket will be valid as its allowed and valid on the X93 and to ScarboroughIf I remember correctly when Arriva ran the X60 the Explorer was only valid between MId'Boro and Scarborough. Passengers from Newcastle had to purchase Arriva special day ticket.
If no one has said already It’s been noted that concessionary passes are not valid on this service due to no subsidies along this route
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They have the details about the X11 up on the site now
It's honestly not as bad as I was expecting! The only thing stopping me having a go will be the timing
The pricing basically confirms the Explorer ticket won't be valid
https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/scarborough
When X-lines X11 runs
17 April until 30 May – weekends, bank holidays and school holidays
31 May until 3 September – daily
4 September until 31 October – weekends only
X-lines X11 timetable
View the X11 timetable – simply change the calendar to your desired date of travel
X-lines X11 tickets
[b]To Whitby – 1 day [/b]
[b]Adult[/b]
£12
[b]Under 16 / Concession[/b]
£6
[b]Group (any 4 people)[/b]
£40
[b]To Scarborough – 1 day [/b]
[b]Adult[/b]
£15
[b]Under 16 / Concession[/b]
£7
[b]Group (any 4 people)[/b]
£40
Our X11 tickets includes travel on any connecting Go North East buses, and we also throw in a free ride on the Beachcomber open-top bus that runs all along Scarborough sea front and can take you to Alpamare and Sea World.
Whitby
Wander through narrow lanes with shops selling tempting things from glassware crafts, jewellery, gifts and clothes to tasty treats and local delicacies.
Then climb the 199 steps up onto the headland to discover the starkly romantic ruins of the Abbey perched high on the cliff above the town.
Take a boat trip round the bay from the working harbour or just soak up the atmosphere of this characterful fishing town.
Scarborough
Enjoy this grand Yorkshire seaside resort with an imposing castle ruin on the headland, award-winning beaches, lovely old harbour and great family attractions.
The broad South Bay Beach has beautiful soft sand, excellent bathing and donkey rides for the kids. Or choose the North Bay Beach with its coveted Blue Flag status.
Kids will love the rides and slides at Alpamare, and the Sea Life Sanctuary is well worth a visit.
Check out Alonzi’s famous, fabulous, fifties-style genuine Italian ice cream parlour on the sea front – mmmmm!
We’ll even throw in a free ride on the Beachcomber open-top bus that runs all along the sea front and can take you to Alpamare and Sea World.
(31 Mar 2021, 3:35 pm)Rob44 any connecting GNE bus? does that mean i could buy the ticket on the 28 for 15 quid and use to to get to scar bough and then back home for 15 quid or have i miss read that?
(31 Mar 2021, 3:35 pm)Rob44 any connecting GNE bus? does that mean i could buy the ticket on the 28 for 15 quid and use to to get to scar bough and then back home for 15 quid or have i miss read that?
