(04 Jan 2015, 11:09 pm)Dan wrote And just for the record, the train would cost circa £30 - £35 per person as a normal advance booking (including First Class by East Coast) - singles rather than returns.
You'd therefore be aiming to get a quote cheaper than this per person - there'd be no real attraction to going by bus otherwise.
I see. Wouldn't it mean changing at Leeds or York onto a Northern Fail service, though?
I would think that may lead to a bit of stress or confusion.
I would also hope the hiring of a small minibus would be nice and affordable.