Given the Metro disruption earlier (30 min gaps in service) and the unpredictability of the Coast Road past Corner House on a matchday.....got dropped of at the Silverlink and gave the 22 a try.

Can say having rode both the 307 and 22 and numerous debates and a few shout downs about it being a crazy idea....there wouldn't be a great deal in it if the 22 (or a variation) picked up Hadrian Park instead of the 307. Flew from Byker to Market Street no issues whatsoever!

Was only 35 minutes from the top of Churchill Street to Market Street after clearing the Silverlink.

Edit: according to BusTimes.org, was only 32 minutes from Willington Square to Market Street.