Poll: Would you be interested in taking part in a NEB Day Trip

MurdnunoC · 19 Jan 2014, 11:02 pm,

Depending on whether I can get the time off work, an NEB day trip is something I'd be interested in.

**Dan** · 20 Jan 2014, 7:51 am,

Got a reply from Jim Hughes this morning. Obviously the fares are subject to change depending on other company prices, but we need to be looking at about 30 people going to ensure we get a £15 fare each with JH.

Tom · 20 Jan 2014, 8:03 am,

(20 Jan 2014, 7:51 am)Dan wrote Got a reply from Jim Hughes this morning. Obviously the fares are subject to change depending on other company prices, but we need to be looking at about 30 people going to ensure we get a £15 fare each with JH.

Try WB Kerr, they can be contacted here. A fairly good company and nearby to Newcastle.

**Dan** · 20 Jan 2014, 8:11 am,

(20 Jan 2014, 8:03 am)Tom wrote Try WB Kerr, they can be contacted here. A fairly good company and nearby to Newcastle.

Done.

Got a reply from Stanley Travel just now - their prices are a hell of a lot more expensive than Jim Hughes' (sorry northtynelinks! Tongue

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Will keep you all updated with who is 'winning'. Wink

Tom · 20 Jan 2014, 8:13 am,

(20 Jan 2014, 8:11 am)Dan wrote Done.

Got a reply from Stanley Travel just now - their prices are a hell of a lot more expensive than Jim Hughes' (sorry northtynelinks! )
Will keep you all updated with who is 'winning'.

Not really sure of anymore - Pygalls Coaches? Priory Coaches? Durham City Coaches?

**Dan** · 20 Jan 2014, 8:16 am,

(20 Jan 2014, 8:13 am)Tom wrote Not really sure of anymore - Pygalls Coaches? Priory Coaches? Durham City Coaches?

They were all done as part of the original 15 or so companies I contacted.

MurdnunoC · 20 Jan 2014, 9:02 am,

Try Thirwell Coaches of Swalwell; Rowells of Prudhoe; Hunters of Tantobie; or Nightingales of Stanley (just four companies that popped into my head).

Malarkey · 20 Jan 2014, 2:27 pm,

I decided to go up Kingsley's This Morning as it was Nice and Sunny, and got the following Prices for Various Trips that would occur in the Month of August for a Total of 30+ People on 38 Seater Coach to make it easier for working out etc, rather doing one Trip for Each Month of the Year, Much like Jim Hughes, Kingsley's prices Vary during the different Seasons of the Year. Here are the Prices for 6 Possible Trips in August. Also we must take into account that with August being during 6 Weeks School Holidays that it will be more Expensive to do these Trips.

Edinburgh - £450 - £15 Per Person
Dunfermline - £500 - £16.60 Per Person
York - £320 - £10.60 Per Person
Glasgow - £400 - £13.30 Per Person (No idea how it's cheaper to go to Glasgow than it is to Edinburgh)
Liverpool - £420 - £14.00 Per Person
Blackpool - £400 - £13.30

Daniel if you'd like to make any further Enquiries to Kingsleys for the Winter/Spring and Autumn Months, to then compare prices better, here is Kingsley's Telephone Number - Tel: 0191 492 1299

~~gtom~~ · 20 Jan 2014, 3:03 pm,

Depending on how many of there you are could you not just book the Megabus or Nat Exp up to Edi?

Even take a train one way?

**Dan** · 20 Jan 2014, 4:10 pm,

(20 Jan 2014, 9:02 am)AdamY wrote Try Thirwell Coaches of Swalwell; Rowells of Prudhoe; Hunters of Tantobie; or Nightingales of Stanley (just four companies that popped into my head).

Thanks Adam. Will send them an e-mail tonight (providing they each have websites/email addresses).

**Dan** · 20 Jan 2014, 4:13 pm,

(20 Jan 2014, 3:03 pm)gtomlinson wrote Depending on how many of there you are could you not just book the Megabus or Nat Exp up to Edi?

Even take a train one way?

Megabus is a no-go as, if I recall correctly, the only suitable departure time from Newcastle is 4am.

**Adrian** · 20 Jan 2014, 4:58 pm,

Even if we only got 20 on a 38 seater coach to dunfermline, it's still only 25 quid a head. Would be near enough double that by train. I'll contact east coast as Adam mentioned group booking discount. No harm in having a price. Smile

Tom · 20 Jan 2014, 4:59 pm,

(20 Jan 2014, 4:58 pm)aureolin wrote Even if we only got 20 on a 38 seater coach to dunfermline, it's still only 25 quid a head. Would be near enough double that by train. I'll contact east coast as Adam mentioned group booking discount. No harm in having a price.

WB Kerr have 20 seats coaches, and 33 seater coaches.

Malarkey · 20 Jan 2014, 5:22 pm,

The quotations I got from Kingsleys was for a 38 Seater, But if there was only 20 of us, then it would have to be a Smaller Vehicle as it would cost Kingsleys for Example more to Run for the Day, and be paying Extra for the 18 Heads that didn't bother coming, Which with a Smaller Vehicle would then also Result in the Cost of the Trip Overall being Cheaper also.

~~gtom~~ · 20 Jan 2014, 5:48 pm,

(20 Jan 2014, 4:58 pm)aureolin wrote Even if we only got 20 on a 38 seater coach to dunfermline, it's still only 25 quid a head. Would be near enough double that by train. I'll contact east coast as Adam mentioned group booking discount. No harm in having a price.

Double that? Huh

Edi - Newcastle is generally priced at a £10 each way unless you book really late. I've never paid more than a £10 in single and £23 in First.

Nat Express is about £9 each way but times are no good

Malarkey · 20 Jan 2014, 6:27 pm,

Just realised I made slight mistake on the prices per person, as only calculated 30 People rather 38.

Correct Prices Per Person
Edinburgh - £450 - £11.84 Per Person
Dunfermline - £500 - £13.15 Per Person
York - £320 - £8.42 Per Person
Glasgow - £400 - £10.52 Per Person (No idea how it's cheaper to go to Glasgow than it is to Edinburgh)
Liverpool - £420 - £11.05 Per Person
Blackpool - £400 - £10.52 Per Person

**Dan** · 20 Jan 2014, 6:49 pm,

Still looking like Jim Hughes will be the cheapest option for a 33-seater coach out of all the replies I've had so far (£450 for Dunfermline).

Just had a reply from Maynards about 20 minutes ago who may be able to price match JH or better them because it's an enthusiast trip. So let's hope! Wink

Tom · 20 Jan 2014, 7:00 pm,

(20 Jan 2014, 6:49 pm)Dan wrote Still looking like Jim Hughes will be the cheapest option for a 33-seater coach out of all the replies I've had so far (£450 for Dunfermline).

Just had a reply from Maynards about 20 minutes ago who may be able to price match JH or better them because it's an enthusiast trip. So let's hope!

Who are you still waiting from for a reply?

**Dan** · 20 Jan 2014, 7:14 pm,

(20 Jan 2014, 9:02 am)AdamY wrote Try Thirwell Coaches of Swalwell; Rowells of Prudhoe; Hunters of Tantobie; or Nightingales of Stanley (just four companies that popped into my head).

Found an e-mail address for all bar Hunters, so have e-mailed them all.

(20 Jan 2014, 7:00 pm)Tom wrote Who are you still waiting from for a reply?

I've had replies from Jim Hughes, Priory Coaches, Durham City Coaches (they are going to get back to me), Procters (they want me to ring them...ugh!) and Maynards (discussing quotes from other companies with him at the moment).

**Dan** · 20 Jan 2014, 8:29 pm,

(20 Jan 2014, 7:14 pm)Dan wrote I've had replies from Jim Hughes, Priory Coaches, Durham City Coaches (they are going to get back to me), Procters (they want me to ring them...ugh!) and Maynards (discussing quotes from other companies with him at the moment).

Maynards have quoted me £450 for a 33-seater coach too. Would be the same price for the new 29-seater arrival which is coming to the fleet soon too.

Poll: Would you be interested in taking part in a NEB Day Trip You do not have permission to vote in this poll.
Yes	47.83%	11	47.83%
No	13.04%	3	13.04%
Maybe	39.13%	9	39.13%
Total		23 vote(s)	100%