(06 Apr 2016, 12:34 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Looking to try the 23 and X22 tomorrow, do they both stop at the same location in Barley Mow, and what operator runs the 23 arriving at Barley Mow at 14:54?

No.
The X22 sticks on the main road throughout. Whilst the 23 goes in to the estate.

The ones in Birtley Town Centre are your best bet for shared stops.

(06 Apr 2016, 12:34 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Looking to try the 23 and X22 tomorrow, do they both stop at the same location in Barley Mow, and what operator runs the 23 arriving at Barley Mow at 14:54?

You could alight the 23 at Windsor Road and walk up to Durham Rd/Windsor Rd and catch the X22 from ther, unless you really want to go to Barley Mow. 

Or catch the 82 to Barley Mow and hop onto the 23 into Birtley or Windsor Road

(06 Apr 2016, 1:12 pm)Ambassador wrote You could alight the 23 at Windsor Road and walk up to Durham Rd/Windsor Rd and catch the X22 from ther, unless you really want to go to Barley Mow. 

Or catch the 82 to Barley Mow and hop onto the 23 into Birtley or Windsor Road

I just don't like walking, Barley Mow is preferable

(06 Apr 2016, 1:21 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I just don't like walking, Barley Mow is preferable

Get off the 82 at Nairn Close, (google it if you are unsure then cross to the bank which the 82 turned off and wait for the 23 at the telegraph pole.

Hi, a friend is asking what bus he can get from Concord to GNE's Washington depot as i'm not sure.

Thanks

(24 Apr 2016, 7:33 pm)Michael wrote Hi, a friend is asking what bus he can get from Concord to GNE's Washington depot as i'm not sure.

Thanks

The 56 is the easiest/most frequent between the two points.

(24 Apr 2016, 7:41 pm)Andreos1 wrote The 56 is the easiest/most frequent between the two points.

Cheers =)

(24 Apr 2016, 7:33 pm)Michael wrote Hi, a friend is asking what bus he can get from Concord to GNE's Washington depot as i'm not sure.

Thanks

82 stops right outside of it

(24 Apr 2016, 7:47 pm)LeeCalder wrote 82 stops right outside of it

Thanks Lee =)

(24 Apr 2016, 7:47 pm)LeeCalder wrote 82 stops right outside of it

(24 Apr 2016, 7:48 pm)Michael wrote Thanks Lee =)

Isn't it the 82A which stops outside, or do both of them?

82B and 83 as well as the 82A according to the Bus Checker App


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(24 Apr 2016, 9:13 pm)TEN 6083 wrote 82B and 83 as well as the 82A according to the Bus Checker App


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There is no 82B, and the 83 is an evening service.

I'm hoping to go to the Lakes sometime soon (hopefully this Saturday, or if not then the half term) and wandering about the trains. If I was to get it from Newcastle to Carlisle to save time instead of the bus and just want to know if the price is the same as it is online when bought from the station? Also is the journey up there any good compared to the 685, never been on that line before!!

(09 May 2016, 5:17 pm)Tom wrote I'm hoping to go to the Lakes sometime soon (hopefully this Saturday, or if not then the half term) and wandering about the trains. If I was to get it from Newcastle to Carlisle to save time instead of the bus and just want to know if the price is the same as it is online when bought from the station? Also is the journey up there any good compared to the 685, never been on that line before!!

Amazing scenery on the Newcastle-Carlisle train, I recommend you get the 10:22 train because it is Abellio Scotrail, this is better than Northern

(09 May 2016, 5:17 pm)Tom wrote I'm hoping to go to the Lakes sometime soon (hopefully this Saturday, or if not then the half term) and wandering about the trains. If I was to get it from Newcastle to Carlisle to save time instead of the bus and just want to know if the price is the same as it is online when bought from the station? Also is the journey up there any good compared to the 685, never been on that line before!!

Not sure on prices as I have never bought up a walk up fair on that route.

The line is canny. A bit of everything from urban sprawl, to crossing (sometimes raging) rivers and racing alongside the A69

Can an 11 year-old get a train alone from Newcastle-Durham?

(09 May 2016, 6:06 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Can an 11 year-old get a train alone from Newcastle-Durham?

Yes, I was at York and Leeds last week by myself and I'm 13 so I it should be allowed for 11 year olds.

(09 May 2016, 6:06 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Amazing scenery on the Newcastle-Carlisle train, I recommend you get the 10:22 train because it is Abellio Scotrail, this is better than Northern

(09 May 2016, 6:06 pm)Andreos1 wrote Not sure on prices as I have never bought up a walk up fair on that route.

The line is canny. A bit of everything from urban sprawl, to crossing (sometimes raging) rivers and racing alongside the A69

Thanks both

I think I will get the train then - the 10:22 one will be too late though as I want to get to Carlisle at a reasonable time to go into the Lakes.

(09 May 2016, 6:13 pm)Tom wrote Thanks both

I think I will get the train then - the 10:22 one will be too late though as I want to get to Carlisle at a reasonable time to go into the Lakes.

No idea which runs are scheduled to be 156's. Fingers crossed you don't get a 142! I have been fortunate enough to have never had the latter on the Tyne Valley line. If you are looking to go in to the lakes, the rover that includes bus, ferry and train might be worth looking at.

(09 May 2016, 5:17 pm)Tom wrote I'm hoping to go to the Lakes sometime soon (hopefully this Saturday, or if not then the half term) and wandering about the trains. If I was to get it from Newcastle to Carlisle to save time instead of the bus and just want to know if the price is the same as it is online when bought from the station? Also is the journey up there any good compared to the 685, never been on that line before!!

I'd still really love to do the Lakes but it's a right chew on just getting to Carlisle for a decent time. Annoyingly my plan of doing the southern parts of the Lakes whilst I'm away in Blackpool on holiday has unfortunately hit a rough patch due to the withdrawal of the evening 42's between Blackpool and Lanchester. Still love to get some time in down there at some point though. Unsure on my plans for this weekend at the moment.

Can an 11 year-old get a train alone from Newcastle-Durham?

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(09 May 2016, 6:19 pm)Andreos1 wrote No idea which runs are scheduled to be 156's. Fingers crossed you don't get a 142! I have been fortunate enough to have never had the latter on the Tyne Valley line. If you are looking to go in to the lakes, the rover that includes bus, ferry and train might be worth looking at.

I had a 142 on the DRS open day last year and it was awful

(09 May 2016, 6:19 pm)Andreos1 wrote No idea which runs are scheduled to be 156's. Fingers crossed you don't get a 142! I have been fortunate enough to have never had the latter on the Tyne Valley line. If you are looking to go in to the lakes, the rover that includes bus, ferry and train might be worth looking at.

I wouldn't have a clue on the difference really - not sure about trains at all! How much is the rover?

(09 May 2016, 6:59 pm)Jimmi wrote I'd still really love to do the Lakes but it's a right chew on just getting to Carlisle for a decent time. Annoyingly my plan of doing the southern parts of the Lakes whilst I'm away in Blackpool on holiday has unfortunately hit a rough patch due to the withdrawal of the evening 42's between Blackpool and Lanchester. Still love to get some time in down there at some point though. Unsure on my plans for this weekend at the moment.

Yeah and I'm guessing this will be the last year for the Olympians, some of them are great still! Shame they withdrew the evening 42's as you could have had a decent day out in Central Lakes.

(09 May 2016, 7:44 pm)Tom wrote I wouldn't have a clue on the difference really - not sure about trains at all! How much is the rover?

Andreos mentioned it a few weeks ago and I posted the link to it - but can't find it now.

Lakes Day Ranger:
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fare...c4cf1.aspx

(09 May 2016, 7:50 pm)Dan wrote Andreos mentioned it a few weeks ago and I posted the link to it - but can't find it now.

Lakes Day Ranger:
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fare...c4cf1.aspx

Cheers

Very good value that! But not sure it would be worth it if I'm only getting the train from Newcastle to Carlisle.

(09 May 2016, 7:44 pm)Tom wrote I wouldn't have a clue on the difference really - not sure about trains at all! How much is the rover?


Yeah and I'm guessing this will be the last year for the Olympians, some of them are great still! Shame they withdrew the evening 42's as you could have had a decent day out in Central Lakes.

Once you have a go on each, you will notice the difference. I reckon the stock you get will have a major bearing in how much you enjoy your day!

https://youtu.be/e9nm0nmMgos
https://youtu.be/PZSTui4_VTc

(09 May 2016, 8:05 pm)Andreos1 wrote Once you have a go on each, you will notice the difference. I reckon the stock you get will have a major bearing in how much you enjoy your day!

https://youtu.be/e9nm0nmMgos
https://youtu.be/PZSTui4_VTc

Ah the 142 are Pacers I'm guessing. Been on one of them before and I don't think they were great! can't recall going on a 156 though.

(09 May 2016, 8:09 pm)Tom wrote Ah the 142 are Pacers I'm guessing. Been on one of them before and I don't think they were great! can't recall going on a 156 though.

Know which of the two I'd rather have, especially as I get Class 142's all the time on my rail journeys. Was so annoyed that I had a 142 for my journey between Doncaster and Sheffield on Saturday, was hoping for a class that I hadn't been on before.

(09 May 2016, 7:25 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Can an 11 year-old get a train alone from Newcastle-Durham?

Yes.

(09 May 2016, 6:06 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Amazing scenery on the Newcastle-Carlisle train, I recommend you get the 10:22 train because it is Abellio Scotrail, this is better than Northern

In your opinion
Bearing in mind the Scotrail operated services continue to Glasgow; this often attracts a different range of clientéle as opposed to Carlisle services - usually more tipsy and loud from past experiences.

(09 May 2016, 6:19 pm)Andreos1 wrote No idea which runs are scheduled to be 156's. Fingers crossed you don't get a 142! I have been fortunate enough to have never had the latter on the Tyne Valley line. If you are looking to go in to the lakes, the rover that includes bus, ferry and train might be worth looking at.

No 'booked' daytime diagrams as such for 156s or 142s on the Tyne Valley.
Some people like 142s...

(09 May 2016, 6:59 pm)Jimmi wrote the withdrawal of the evening 42's between Blackpool and Lanchester.

That's a route and a half that Jimmi! :p

(09 May 2016, 7:50 pm)Dan wrote Andreos mentioned it a few weeks ago and I posted the link to it - but can't find it now.

Lakes Day Ranger:
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fare...c4cf1.aspx

Various day rangers around the lakes. Cumbria Day Ranger covers you Carlisle to Preston via WCML and via the Cumbrian Coast as well as Northern's Oxenholme - Windermere services too.
I'd recommend having a look through the Northern 'special offers' page (same link as Dan earlier but this shows all products).
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/1418.aspx

On a slightly biased note, if anyone gets the chance to go on the Cumbrian Coast, Mon-Sat you can join a Class 37-hauled service with Mk2 coaches. I personally would really recommend it.  
 

Re your earlier question about advance fares; Northern did have very good advances (such as Carlisle to Newcastle for £3) up until the Tyne Valley shut with the Farnley Landslide. They've weirdly never came back which is a big shame.
So no, the ticket you buy on the day will be the one.
Do you happen to have a railcard (I'm guessing you're over 16)? 16-25 costs £30 for a year and saves 33% off tickets with various peak time restrictions. http://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/

(10 May 2016, 11:56 am)northern156 wrote That's a route and a half that Jimmi!

You know, I'm always getting them two mixed up! It's led to some long and expensive days out

Nah, that's me with auto-correct, just started typing Lancaster, just pressed Lanchester just because I saw Lanc.