Your Travel Queries
Your Travel Queries
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(06 Mar 2013, 8:36 pm)Brandon I'm trying to find the best route for someone to get to the new Washington Primary Care Centre from Park Lane by bus. I've visited the old health centre, dentist part I think, many years ago and there was direct foot access from the Galleries, but I can't tell if it's as easy to reach the new building. Is it well sign-posted from the bus station and easy to find? This is for someone with a poor sense of direction and having not visited the Galleries for many years too!
Any help would be much appreciated, cheers!
(06 Mar 2013, 8:36 pm)Brandon I'm trying to find the best route for someone to get to the new Washington Primary Care Centre from Park Lane by bus. I've visited the old health centre, dentist part I think, many years ago and there was direct foot access from the Galleries, but I can't tell if it's as easy to reach the new building. Is it well sign-posted from the bus station and easy to find? This is for someone with a poor sense of direction and having not visited the Galleries for many years too!
Any help would be much appreciated, cheers!
If it's where I think it is (just before the Galleries), then you can't miss it.
If you get the 2A, you directly pass it. If you get the 2C, it's a matter of your knowledge of the area - which, by your OP, sounds as though it's somewhat limited!
So from Park Lane, get the 2A. About 5 minutes before the bus is due at the Galleries, keep on looking out of the left hand side window. You'll pass it, and then seconds after, you'll see the Gala Bingo on the right hand side. You need to be pressing the bell as soon as you see the Gala Bingo, and walk back to the Care Centre the way the bus came.
(07 Mar 2013, 7:54 am)Daniel If it's where I think it is (just before the Galleries), then you can't miss it.
If you get the 2A, you directly pass it. If you get the 2C, it's a matter of your knowledge of the area - which, by your OP, sounds as though it's somewhat limited!
So from Park Lane, get the 2A. About 5 minutes before the bus is due at the Galleries, keep on looking out of the left hand side window. You'll pass it, and then seconds after, you'll see the Gala Bingo on the right hand side. You need to be pressing the bell as soon as you see the Gala Bingo, and walk back to the Care Centre the way the bus came.
(07 Mar 2013, 7:54 am)Daniel If it's where I think it is (just before the Galleries), then you can't miss it.
If you get the 2A, you directly pass it. If you get the 2C, it's a matter of your knowledge of the area - which, by your OP, sounds as though it's somewhat limited!
So from Park Lane, get the 2A. About 5 minutes before the bus is due at the Galleries, keep on looking out of the left hand side window. You'll pass it, and then seconds after, you'll see the Gala Bingo on the right hand side. You need to be pressing the bell as soon as you see the Gala Bingo, and walk back to the Care Centre the way the bus came.
(07 Mar 2013, 10:19 pm)Brandon(07 Mar 2013, 7:54 am)Daniel If it's where I think it is (just before the Galleries), then you can't miss it.
If you get the 2A, you directly pass it. If you get the 2C, it's a matter of your knowledge of the area - which, by your OP, sounds as though it's somewhat limited!
So from Park Lane, get the 2A. About 5 minutes before the bus is due at the Galleries, keep on looking out of the left hand side window. You'll pass it, and then seconds after, you'll see the Gala Bingo on the right hand side. You need to be pressing the bell as soon as you see the Gala Bingo, and walk back to the Care Centre the way the bus came.
Cheers! It seems the old building was much better connected to the Galleries, I remember a direct footway across from the shopping centre but it seems to have all changed now! If that's where it is, now I think about it I think the 8 goes that way too, but goes to the Galleries first then back out from there. Could be easier to say just get off at the first stop after Galleries
I'll pass on your 2A suggestion too though! I don't think I've ever actually travelled on the 2A, always been the 2C for no apparent reason other than luck!
Cheers!
(07 Mar 2013, 10:19 pm)Brandon(07 Mar 2013, 7:54 am)Daniel If it's where I think it is (just before the Galleries), then you can't miss it.
If you get the 2A, you directly pass it. If you get the 2C, it's a matter of your knowledge of the area - which, by your OP, sounds as though it's somewhat limited!
So from Park Lane, get the 2A. About 5 minutes before the bus is due at the Galleries, keep on looking out of the left hand side window. You'll pass it, and then seconds after, you'll see the Gala Bingo on the right hand side. You need to be pressing the bell as soon as you see the Gala Bingo, and walk back to the Care Centre the way the bus came.
Cheers! It seems the old building was much better connected to the Galleries, I remember a direct footway across from the shopping centre but it seems to have all changed now! If that's where it is, now I think about it I think the 8 goes that way too, but goes to the Galleries first then back out from there. Could be easier to say just get off at the first stop after Galleries
I'll pass on your 2A suggestion too though! I don't think I've ever actually travelled on the 2A, always been the 2C for no apparent reason other than luck!
Cheers!
Im trying to stick to the E's because i live in Sunderland. (because i have to buy a megarider + plus its cheaper than using GNE
Ive worked it out on timetable only... because traveline is all GNE buses
6:09 Number 4 to Vine Place
6:30 - E1 to Ocean Road
Should get me their for just after 7am
(22 Aug 2013, 10:37 am)Andreos1 Can anyone advise how to get from Fatfield to Fencehouses after 8 tomorrow night please and the return times - apart from having to get a taxi and also I don't fancy walking cos it's supposed to rain.
(22 Aug 2013, 10:37 am)Andreos1 Can anyone advise how to get from Fatfield to Fencehouses after 8 tomorrow night please and the return times - apart from having to get a taxi and also I don't fancy walking cos it's supposed to rain.
@ AdamY Thats great!
Thanks for that.
What time is the bus after the 20.08 one? I'm always running late and will probably miss it.
What is the latest 79a I can get to Houghton, that will connect with the 20 and 2c?
What sort of ticket do I need?
@Daniel Dunno what you mean haha
(22 Aug 2013, 11:07 am)Andreos1 What time is the bus after the 20.08 one? I'm always running late and will probably miss it.
What is the latest 79a I can get to Houghton, that will connect with the 20 and 2c?
What sort of ticket do I need?
Dear Andreos1
Adam has left work for this evening. It is therefore left to I, Cliff Hignett, to address your travelling queries.
(22 Aug 2013, 11:07 am)Andreos1 What time is the bus after the 20.08 one? I'm always running late and will probably miss it.
What is the latest 79a I can get to Houghton, that will connect with the 20 and 2c?
What sort of ticket do I need?
(22 Aug 2013, 11:38 am)AdamY Dear Andreos1
Adam has left work for this evening. It is therefore left to I, Cliff Hignett, to address your travelling queries.
If you're always running late and will probably miss the bus the I would seriously question your suitability as a passenger on our public transportation network. Our reliability rate is in the upper ninetieth percentile and our passenger satisfaction level currently stands at 87 per cent. Our passengers wouldn't accept our buses constantly arriving late, so, as a passenger on our services, we wouldn't expect you to be late. May I recommend a more reliable timepiece; a diary to help organise your time better; or, perhaps, a car.
However, if you are running late, you could always catch the 20:15 2C from Fatfield to Shiney Row (arriving 20:19). The 79A departs from Shiney Row at 20:25, arriving at your destination for around 20:43.
Adam was wrong on this occasion. You can make the return journey using the connections I referenced earlier. On weekdays, you latest 79a you can catch departs from Fencehouses at 22:37, arriving at Shiney Row at 22:56. The connecting 2C arrives at 22:57 arriving at Fatfield four minutes later. However, on Fridays, you can catch the 23:34 79A from Fencehouses to catch the 23:57 2C from Shiney Row.
A £6.80 day rover will cover you for multi-operator transportation options.
Thanks for your enquiry,
Kind Regards,
Cliff Hignett
(Self-appointed Tyne and Wear Public Transport Guru)
(22 Aug 2013, 11:38 am)AdamY Dear Andreos1
Adam has left work for this evening. It is therefore left to I, Cliff Hignett, to address your travelling queries.
If you're always running late and will probably miss the bus the I would seriously question your suitability as a passenger on our public transportation network. Our reliability rate is in the upper ninetieth percentile and our passenger satisfaction level currently stands at 87 per cent. Our passengers wouldn't accept our buses constantly arriving late, so, as a passenger on our services, we wouldn't expect you to be late. May I recommend a more reliable timepiece; a diary to help organise your time better; or, perhaps, a car.
However, if you are running late, you could always catch the 20:15 2C from Fatfield to Shiney Row (arriving 20:19). The 79A departs from Shiney Row at 20:25, arriving at your destination for around 20:43.
Adam was wrong on this occasion. You can make the return journey using the connections I referenced earlier. On weekdays, you latest 79a you can catch departs from Fencehouses at 22:37, arriving at Shiney Row at 22:56. The connecting 2C arrives at 22:57 arriving at Fatfield four minutes later. However, on Fridays, you can catch the 23:34 79A from Fencehouses to catch the 23:57 2C from Shiney Row.
A £6.80 day rover will cover you for multi-operator transportation options.
Thanks for your enquiry,
Kind Regards,
Cliff Hignett
(Self-appointed Tyne and Wear Public Transport Guru)
(22 Aug 2013, 11:51 am)Andreos1 Cheers Cliff!
Taken heed of your advice and bought a diary - trust that Adam to have got it wrong though. He doesn't even get close to reaching your high standards! However the one minute connection at Shiney is leaving it a bit tight - especially when I would have to walk the gauntlet past the several watering holes in the area
(22 Aug 2013, 11:51 am)Andreos1 Cheers Cliff!
Taken heed of your advice and bought a diary - trust that Adam to have got it wrong though. He doesn't even get close to reaching your high standards! However the one minute connection at Shiney is leaving it a bit tight - especially when I would have to walk the gauntlet past the several watering holes in the area
(22 Aug 2013, 12:01 pm)Daniel @cliff hignet who asked u 2 ansa me like that i asked go north east not u
who r u do not speak 2 me like that. is ur name go north east i think not
bet u r a bloody bus spota
(22 Aug 2013, 12:01 pm)Daniel @cliff hignet who asked u 2 ansa me like that i asked go north east not u
who r u do not speak 2 me like that. is ur name go north east i think not
bet u r a bloody bus spota
Genuine question - on the CrossCountry app, a journey to arrive into Chester le Street at 10.20am on a Sunday from Blackpool, states the first part of the journey is at 03.20 on a bus to Manchester.
Does anyone know how genuine this is?
It does involve a 2hr wait at 5.25 in the morning in Manchester though...