Andy C   85 #1 Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) From 29th March Hulleys of Baslow is running a new limited stop X71 bus on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holiday Mondays from Sheffield and Chesterfield to Alton Towers.  departs Sheffield Interchange 08:40 picks up Heeley Retail Park, Woodseats Library (08:50) and Meadowhead The Norton then via Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, Brampton, Baslow, Bakewell, Moneyash, Hartington and Peak Wildlife Park arrives Alton Towers 10:23  Sets off back from Alton Towers at 17:22.  http://www.hulleys-of-baslow.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/hulleys1921/ http://www.derbysbus.info/times/  Edited February 11, 2020 by Andy C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
MJ01 Â Â 439 #2 Posted February 10, 2020 Are they using their little bus for this route or The Big One? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Runningman   142 #3 Posted February 11, 2020 Will a Senior Citizen bus pass be able to be used on this service ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Waldo   96 #4 Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) When the wheels on the bus go round and round, and the people on the bus go up and down, will they need a sick bucket when they get off? Edited February 11, 2020 by Waldo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ Â Â 1,999 #5 Posted February 11, 2020 15 hours ago, MJ01 said: Are they using their little bus for this route or The Big One? Hulleys have mini/midi/normal buses - I would imagine they will use whatever they have available to gauge initial demand and then decide on a suitable vehicle for regular use. 33 minutes ago, Runningman said: Will a Senior Citizen bus pass be able to be used on this service ? ENCTS passes are valid on all services - I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Baron99   778 #6 Posted February 11, 2020 Only one bus leaving the Interchange at 8:40?  Surely it'll be full by the time it reaches Woodseats, if not before?  Wouldn't a second, separate bus leaving Chesterfield at around the same time be appropriate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Resident   1,185 #7 Posted February 11, 2020 I await the inevitible Star article, complete with sad faces when someone sends their kids, unaccompanied, to Alton Towers for the day and the kids don't leave the park on time & miss the bus, the kids then will lie to get out of trouble. "Bus firm leaves kids behind at Alton Towers"  You know it and I know it will happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest busdriver1   #8 Posted February 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Baron99 said: Only one bus leaving the Interchange at 8:40?  Surely it'll be full by the time it reaches Woodseats, if not before?  Wouldn't a second, separate bus leaving Chesterfield at around the same time be appropriate? You have a lot more faith in the service than I do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Fudbeer   12 #9 Posted February 13, 2020 Thats over 3 hours on a bus and probably about the same time queuing for rides lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bus man   10 #10 Posted February 16, 2020 On 11/02/2020 at 13:21, Baron99 said: Only one bus leaving the Interchange at 8:40?  Surely it'll be full by the time it reaches Woodseats, if not before?  Wouldn't a second, separate bus leaving Chesterfield at around the same time be appropriate? Would be very surprised if it’s full when it arrives at Alton towers never mind full at STI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RyoHazuki   10 #11 Posted February 16, 2020 On 11/02/2020 at 20:15, Resident said: I await the inevitible Star article, complete with sad faces when someone sends their kids, unaccompanied, to Alton Towers for the day and the kids don't leave the park on time & miss the bus, the kids then will lie to get out of trouble. "Bus firm leaves kids behind at Alton Towers"  You know it and I know it will happen. Lol, absolutely! Just a matter of time.  On another note can you imagine using this service? Shudder. I would rather walk there backwards blindfolded! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Roy W Â Â 0 #12 Posted February 17, 2020 What a great idea! Mind you, I'm glad it's not operated by First... their drivers can't or aren't allowed to reverse and would probably go on strike if the wind was in the wrong direction... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...