(14 May 2026, 8:32 pm)F114TML wrote Wonder if they're planning on using them as park and rides?

Yeah possibly, the other thing I was thinking maybe is they're selling packages which include a connection there like they do with coach trips down South but haven't seen anything.

Seems a bit close to be doing that though, it makes sense on a coach to the cruise but not sure it would be worth it for a bus to Sunderland (effectively). 

I'm very surprised there's nothing to Durham though mind, for trains etc. The advice of "If you wish to arrive at Durham Railway Station please make your own way to Belmont Park and Ride to use the shuttle service." is really crap. How on earth are you meant to get from there at night.