(1 hour ago)ReDemPTiion wrote According to drivers that do them they’re busy from Carlisle to around about Brampton then very quiet until Throckley then they get quite a few in Throckley especially if the X82 hasn’t shown up. So the single deckers are manageable on the route.
Admittedly been a while since I used the route but sticks in my mind using it mid Sat morning Newcastle to Carlisle - single deck and not much fun, packed (well, all seats full with standees at the front) across pretty much the full route. Have been lucky to catch the Carlisle deckers on other journeys and it's a much better experience.