(05 Jul 2015, 6:26 pm)Dan wrote Yep, I'd have to set out at about 07:30am to get there for 10:30am...

I quite like going round the world to get to bus rallies though, as it's just like a normal outing to me. I enjoyed going to the Transporter Bridge rally in 2014 via Peterlee, Darlington and Stockton on Arriva buses.

As with all rallies, though, it'll be a case of how I feel on the day.

I actually enjoyed my trip up to Whitley Bay this morning especially as I got a good range of variety today including a 306 branded StreetLite on the 308 which I have not been on and I haven't done this route either. Unfortunately I took a little bit ill as the day went on so that put a bit of a damper on the day.

The earliest I can get to Shildon on that day is around 0805 on public transport although I could get there whenever I want if I walk there along the new path that follows the railway line between Aycliffe and Shildon Rail Stations but I am too lazy to do that