NEB Day Trips
NEB Day Trips
(13 Apr 2014, 12:59 pm)Dan I've just sent them an e-mail asking how much a return costs on the 685.
Might be worth me trying to get my hands on a Teen Card instead. Reluctant to mind, as I'll use it so infrequently yet I'll still be paying the £5 fee.
(13 Apr 2014, 12:59 pm)Dan I've just sent them an e-mail asking how much a return costs on the 685.
Might be worth me trying to get my hands on a Teen Card instead. Reluctant to mind, as I'll use it so infrequently yet I'll still be paying the £5 fee.
(13 Apr 2014, 1:03 pm)aureolin Are the North East Explorer tickets not valid all the way on the 685?
(13 Apr 2014, 1:03 pm)aureolin Are the North East Explorer tickets not valid all the way on the 685?
(13 Apr 2014, 1:04 pm)Dan They are, but they cost £9.30.
It would only cost me £1.10 to get to Newcastle, so assuming that a return costs less than £8.20...
The Teen Card option is still less than that - £5 initial fee + £1 (x2) maximum single fare each way.
I'll just get an explorer I think, and then a day rider or whatever I need over there. Will be 17 quid on the train return, not to mention needing at least a purple GNE ticket over here and whatever I need over there!
(13 Apr 2014, 1:04 pm)Dan They are, but they cost £9.30.
It would only cost me £1.10 to get to Newcastle, so assuming that a return costs less than £8.20...
The Teen Card option is still less than that - £5 initial fee + £1 (x2) maximum single fare each way.
I'll just get an explorer I think, and then a day rider or whatever I need over there. Will be 17 quid on the train return, not to mention needing at least a purple GNE ticket over here and whatever I need over there!
(13 Apr 2014, 1:04 pm)Dan They are, but they cost £9.30.
It would only cost me £1.10 to get to Newcastle, so assuming that a return costs less than £8.20...
The Teen Card option is still less than that - £5 initial fee + £1 (x2) maximum single fare each way.
(13 Apr 2014, 1:04 pm)Dan They are, but they cost £9.30.
It would only cost me £1.10 to get to Newcastle, so assuming that a return costs less than £8.20...
The Teen Card option is still less than that - £5 initial fee + £1 (x2) maximum single fare each way.
(13 Apr 2014, 2:59 pm)Tom £3.35-£4 return if I remember correctly. It was different on Stagecoach to Arriva though, with Stagecoach being the cheapest.
How do you get from Carlisle to the depot though?
(13 Apr 2014, 3:20 pm)Tom I'll either be getting the 0845 or 0945 there, then 1607 or 1707 back
Not sure about what time to head back home as of yet though.
(13 Apr 2014, 7:06 pm)aureolin I'll probably be on the 0845 too! Gives me a little bit of time to see what's out and about in Newcastle early doors.
(13 Apr 2014, 7:06 pm)aureolin I'll probably be on the 0845 too! Gives me a little bit of time to see what's out and about in Newcastle early doors.
I'll no doubt appear, too. I'll probably board the same bus as all of you in the morning and return on the same.
Re Stagecoach tickets on Arriva services (and vice versa) yes they are accepted - it's just the likes of Teen Cards (Arr), Smart Cards (Stg) and Explorers (Both separately) that aren't accepted.
You're talking £6-8 return Newcastle to Carlisle for adult - half for a child.
(You're all mad for wanting to go on the whole route btw!!!)
Regarding walk from the bus station to the depot - about a 10 minute walk; I did it every day for my Work Experience. Alternatively there has been a shuttle bus every time it has happened, so it will be no different.
Alternatively, buy a Dayrider and get a 60/61/61A/67/68 from Lowther Street (the main street alongside the bus station), Devonshire Street or the Courts (English St) if you want a Greggs!
Take the bus up to Sainsbury's (on the right as you pass over the railway line) and it is a 5-min walk from there.
7 hours is a bit too long (from what I have seen, 10am til 5pm) for me for the open day so I'll probably just go bashing; get a dayrider and that'll be me!
As I say I'll no doubt be there for people to follow if they're lost getting there etc.
Sean
Edit: If it (probably) is going to be on a Saturday, loadings on 85/685 shouldn't be that bad. 1607 and 1707 off Carlisle are always more busy than the early ones - especially if there is a large group of us going!
(13 Apr 2014, 9:58 pm)Tom Chances are, you'll find me on the 1045 one half-asleep because I slept in!
Oddly, if I go to bed later, I get up earlier.
What routes are everyone planning to get on, I'll try my best to join you's.
(13 Apr 2014, 9:58 pm)Tom Chances are, you'll find me on the 1045 one half-asleep because I slept in!
Oddly, if I go to bed later, I get up earlier.
What routes are everyone planning to get on, I'll try my best to join you's.
Both North East Explorer and North West Explorer are valid on the 685 regardless of it being Arriva or Stagecoach having used both explorers on both operators. I even used the Arriva issued North West Explorer around the lakes.
(13 Apr 2014, 9:25 pm)northern156 You're talking £6-8 return Newcastle to Carlisle for adult - half for a child.
(You're all mad for wanting to go on the whole route btw!!!)
Dear Mr Graham,
Thank you for your email. A return ticket from Newcastle to Carlisle is £7.50.
If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact the Customer Service Team.
Kind Regards
Matt Williams
Customer Services Advisor
(13 Apr 2014, 9:25 pm)northern156 You're talking £6-8 return Newcastle to Carlisle for adult - half for a child.
(You're all mad for wanting to go on the whole route btw!!!)
Dear Mr Graham,
Thank you for your email. A return ticket from Newcastle to Carlisle is £7.50.
If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact the Customer Service Team.
Kind Regards
Matt Williams
Customer Services Advisor
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