(07 Sep 2013, 4:27 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Just been looking at the Timetables for the X84/X85 and 685, despite there routes being slightly different between Newcastle and Hexham, the X85 and 685 take pretty much the same amount of Time. I have also added on the time to Carlisle for those interested. Could be a Viable extension if the X84/X85 is a success. Feel free to correct timings if they are wrong.
X84 - Newcastle to Hexham - 60 Minutes - To Carlisle - 140 Minutes
X85 - Newcastle to Hexham - 47 Minutes - To Carlisle - 127 Minutes
685 - Newcastle to Hexham - 45 Minutes - To Carlisle - 125 Minutes
Like the Carlisle idea, could it be said that Arriva and Stagecoach have that well wrapped.
For me, if I were ever to go Carlisle on a bus again, I would look for a Service that came in around the 2 hours mark with a stopping pattern along the lines Arrivas X93, between Boro and Whitby, it only stops at Guisborough, so if GNE ever started competing on that route, I would like to see it
Newcastle-Hexham-Carlise using the A69 all the way, whether it would be feasible I dont know, but interesting idea all the same
