(14 Jan 2022, 10:19 pm)Storx wrote I don't want to derail this too much but Metro (via Four Lane Ends), Arriva, GNE is the best order to head towards Whitley Bay. The 685 should also have Pulsar's on. The 306 is a mix and is usually Enviro's more so nowadays. Anything from Jesmond is like rolling a dice lately what turns up. If you want to ride random buses just use the 52/53/54 at some point as literally anything could turn up from a baby Solo (not SR) to an Enviro 400.

The Gemini's on the 308 are nicer buses than the Pulsar's though imo.

Me neither, I wasn't sure where is best to post it.

Metro, Arriva, GNE is definitely the order in terms of journey time. GNE is the cheapest and in theory is closest/best frequency to and from home (and best specification buses) . Arriva buses would make a change as I haven't travelled with them in about 16 years, and therefore I probably haven't been on a Pulsar. The 685 would be my bus home I guess, and I'd need a Tyne and Wear day ticket. Possibly just walk into Newcastle to save on bus fares (£4.70 for Arriva I think).

Of course I want to ride on different buses, I'm a bus enthusiast, but at the same time I don't think much of the crap StreetLites on the Coaster which rattle so much its good for the paracetamol industry! Likewise I do actually want to get to places, which makes using different vehicles and services difficult. Every type was on the 306 today. 52/53/54 is possible, but they all take an hour or so, the 308 is the only service to Whitley Bay on a 40 minute trip.