Sheffield to Mablethorpe but not via train

[FairyNormal 10]

Hi all

 

We're off on holiday later this year to a holday park at Mablethorpe. The kids love it but the only problem is getting there.

 

The first year we went, National Express ran a coach service from Sheffield Interchange direct to the holiday camp. Unfortunately, they stopped this a couple of years ago.

 

Last time we went, me and the kids went on the train and a friend took all out luggage in his van (only a 2 seater) This worked out ok.This year we can't do that as my friend has moved away.

 

My problem is that to get to Mablethorpe we have to get a train to Skegness, get off and get a bus to Mablethorpe then get another bus to the Park. Managing this with 2 kids and all the luggage is going to be a nightmare. (especially with my sons problems)

 

Does anyone know of any local companies who do pick ups in Sheffield and drop off in Mablethorpe? Or maybe a cheapish mini bus plus driver to get us there and back? I'm asking now so I can save the money to pay for it as we don't go until August.

 

Any ideas welcomed.

 

Thanks

[lint 10]

we went last year on coach,it does do alot of stops and mablethorpe is last drop off but first pick up back.we booked at the travel shop in the interchange.

[diamond 5 10]

try telephoning some mini buses i think they charge around 125.00 there and back door to door:thumbsup:

[Andy C 86]

There is a scheduled bus 3 days a week operated by a company called Hunts, although it isn't the fastest in the world...

 

http://212.188.131.251/scripts/webtriplanner.dll/journeys

[cgksheff 44]

According to Hunts' website it does not appear to go to Mablethorpe.

 

http://www.hunts-coaches.co.uk/timetables/alfordskegsheffield.htm

[Internetowl 10]

You'll probably get a bus to Louth and then have to wing it with local bus services...I would have thought it a bit isolated despite the billions of caravans at Mablethorpe

[diamond 5 10]

phone round mini buses that would be the best bet prices are resonable they advertise in the star.i think it would be best because it would be a lot of hassel to get trains and buses with children and luggage. besides getting the train and buses you will have wasted a day probley.gettin a minibus door to door may be a little more expensive but it cuts all the hassel out:thumbsup:

[diamond 5 10]

just been looking on the site for you there is someone called jawson his advertised under transit van and 5 seats but dont know how to get the thread on to this thred hope this helps:thumbsup:

[diamond54 10]

my dad owns a travel firm who do airport and coastal runs he has a small minibus (7 seatsi think) but he also has cars if you pm me i will give you his details also he lives not far from you. ;)

[diamond54 10]

ive pm d you fetish with some details.

[Plain Talker 11]

There are a number of coach firms that do a saturday service, weekly, in peak season, to Mab, Chapel, Ingoldmells, and Skeggy, ask at one of the the travel centres for more info.

 

PT

[maxwell 10]

Catch the hunts bus at the interchange ,sheffield,get off at chapel bus station then get a bus from there to mablethorpe.They run pretty regular in the summer .Hunts are based at Alford but I am sure you can get info at sheffield inter change.