(20 May 2013, 8:11 pm)gtomlinson wrote One interesting comparison I've made.
Durham to Newcastle on the X21 or 21 is a 2 zone annual buzzfare which will set you back £822 a year.
Durham to Newcastle with Arriva on the X2 is £575 a year.
Durham to Newcastle on train is £1,148,00 (out of interest it's £816 from Chester Le Street) which means the train is cheaper than Go Ahead from Chester Le Street.
Now there's a massive discrepancy there between GNE and Arriva, now you get less choice with Arriva but for a commuter the Arriva X2 service runs at perfectly reliable times and is now run with decent kit.
Obviously the train stands out because your there in 10 minutes and you pay the premium
Juts to add to that post. Durham to Newcastle using Arriva is available under the 'Durham District' zone. Which is how it comes out at £575. Interestingly, a comparable route saver option on Go North East would cost £863, as it only comes in a weekly form.