(31 Aug 2013, 3:50 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote As for a Coastal service to Sunderland I think that is a good idea, here is my view on it
7 - Whitley Bay - Marsden - Tynemouth - North Shields - Royal Quays - Tyne Tunnel - Jarrow - Tyne Dock - Chichester - South Shields - Horsley Hill - Whitburn - Seaburn - Roker - Sunderland Interchange
Whitley Bay to North Shields - 22 Minutes
North Shields to Jarrow - 17 Minutes
Jarrow to South Shields - 17 Minutes
South Shields to Sunderland - 48 Minutes
Total Journey Time = 104 Minutes
Could be less if it was limited stopping between certain stops i.e. Jarrow and South Shields and South Shields and Sunderland, I reckon it could take a minimum of 80 Minutes.
Can anyone think of any other ways to make it quicker than what it is.
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7 - Sunderland - Fulwell - Boldon - Hedworth - York Avenue - Jarrow - Tyne Tunnel - Percy Main - Royal Quays - North Shields - Tynemouth - Marsden - Whitley Bay
This would only take 82 Minutes, but could be shortened if it was limited stopping
no one will want to sit on a bus for that long, when they could easily get either the metro or the ferry, or even potentially metro and then another bus service