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@GabrielsReviewsАй бұрын
8:35 The reason for the stop in Hamilton is similar to that of the outer London stops. So that those living slightly outside Glasgow don't have to sit through horrible M74 traffic and go back to Hamilton on a local train . Hamilton Central platforms can be seen from the coach!
@gavinnochomovitz175315 күн бұрын
I have family that lives near Golders Green so I find it very convenient to be able to grab buses from there
@tonybehan4752Ай бұрын
As a Nat Ex driver I am wise to the trick of moving reserved labels. You will quickly find on my coach the moved label will disappear - especially when I know it will be busy. You reserve one seat.....not two.
@neilwatson44614 ай бұрын
Did Glasgow to Preston by Flixbus on Friday just gone. It was a lot cheaper than what the train fares were, and as I wasn't in a rush to get home, it made absolute sense.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
This is exactly the thing Neil. If you’re not in a rush, relax, enjoy the ride and think about the money you’ve saved. Nice one 😊👍
@charlesmcgrory3078Ай бұрын
I remember when i moved to London in the early 90s using the overnight coach services between Glasgow and London. The choice of companies then was; Western Scottish Stagecoach National Express London Liner from Kings Cross. All these company's coaches were superb luxury double Deckers compaired to the boring single deckers used now. The National Express Neoplan double decker was my favourite as they even served coffee and snacks. Aw i miss those overnight journeys!!
@MarcsCupofTea4 ай бұрын
M6 toll was always free for coach and passengers, however! You have to stop at the services there for around 20 minutes to claim the free voucher. 8 years at least since my last visit so apologies if it's not anymore
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Oh that’s interesting Marc never knew that. So the services and M6 Toll are effectively ‘in it together’!
@jwhitts4 ай бұрын
Recently took a trip from Nottingham to London on NE. Great value, comfortable seats (highly recommend booking a specific seat) and good timing, even with London traffic. Only downsides were the Victoria coach station which was cramped and a bit chaotic due to other late services and certain other passengers who felt the need to have long, loud phone conversations throughout the trip - definitely worth investing in noise cancelling headphones to drown out those selfish tossers.
@british.bus.spotter4 ай бұрын
Finally a new National Express video, ive been waiting for this
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it mate 😊
@bobbythomas200420032Ай бұрын
Hi an excellent and very enjoyable video of your coach journey from beautiful Glasgow to London. Thank you for making this video.
@GabrielsReviews4 ай бұрын
I've not used Golders Green from the coach (or any of the other underground stations.) within the last year. Usually it's the coach between London and Glasgow/Edinburgh overnight . I think it's only usually worth using the Caledonian Sleeper from Inverness , Aberdeen or Fort William with a bed. I suspect I'll be on their seats again soon.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I keep threatening myself with the CalSleeper seats but haven’t plucked up the courage yet!
@GabrielsReviews4 ай бұрын
@@LetsMakeaTrip Fair enough. If you end up there and see a suitcase with multiple IKEA bags inside , I'm probably there 😂😂.
@Timstravels014 ай бұрын
Seat 2A. Duly noted. A fine watch as always Mark.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Tim and thanks (as always) for leaving a comment. Book that seat!!
@paulrowland2931Ай бұрын
Great Video as always ..Golders Green the final resting place of many famous greats including Marc Bolan 🎸
@LetsMakeaTripАй бұрын
Didn’t know that Paul! I must stay a while longer next time. Cheers 😊👍
@onlyhappyonatrain4 ай бұрын
I've been a long-time subscriber to Readly - it's an amazing resource. I LOVE magazines and used to spend a small fortune on them every month. I was pretty ashamed of how much paper I was chucking into the recycling every month.
@kevinmcmullan18274 ай бұрын
Loved The Simpsons reference at 14:23. 😌
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Haha, yep I just noticed it too! 😂
@peterainsworth80264 ай бұрын
@@kevinmcmullan1827 Nobody who speaks German could be a evil man 😆
@TravelSignal4 ай бұрын
@@peterainsworth8026 "The Bart, the" 😂
@johnbeaven89514 ай бұрын
I did the London to Aberdeen overnight National Express in the '90's. I think it was 12 hours. Not in a hurry to repeat the experience 😂
@AndreiTupolev4 ай бұрын
One thoughtful feature is the way a window is cut into the bottom of the sun shade in the windscreen so that you can see through it. It's often very annoying if your view is blocked by that
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
It is. I’ve often thought that too 👍
@danielgould91074 ай бұрын
That’s so the driver can still see their mirrors through the blind.
@mikemainer30094 ай бұрын
Seat 2A on National Express and Golders Green Underground Station - two very good tips!
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Yes Mike, definitely recommend both if you can grab seat 2A. And register for NX as well to save on the booking fee. It all helps 😊👍
@timbounds71904 ай бұрын
Interesting. For a time, in the 1980s, I used the overnight coach several times between Glasgow and London, and it was pretty decent way to travel really - even I normally managed a couple of hours sleep! But...in those days, it was normally a pretty smooth journey. No doubt due to the increased traffic levels, these days major roadworks are done at night, which means that any journeys between 8pm and 6am are lotteries as to whether the route is closed and time consuming diversions are required. I gather that your journey was due into London at 7.30AM? (7 at Golders Green). That's OK on a Sunday morning, but on a Mon-Fri, the traffic into London starts being chaotic after 6AM, so I guess it would be pretty slow by 7.30, especially if you were delayed due to roadwork diversions. In the 80s, my Citylink journeys usually left Glasgow at 22:00 and arrived at Victoria at 6.30, and of course in those days, traffic wasn't quite so bad. Yes, getting off at Golders Green is always going to makes sense unless you are connecting at Victoria, as its always going to be a crawl across central London. There seems to have been a stop at Hamilton since the beginning of time - not sure why as few seem to get on there, and it doesn't seem to be particularly well connected to other public transport!
@cabovermike4 ай бұрын
It makes sense for NX revenue wise, another £100 of payload,.just topping off at hamilton,.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
6:45 in at Golders Green and yes totally agree about travelling onward to Victoria. I had no reason to do it though of course it does cost an extra £3 to get into the centre but same would apply to Victoria (or Sloane Square) unless you walk it.
@fiveYqueue4 ай бұрын
If you can tolerate the overnight journey on a coach and are not needing to be bright and alert the next day then I reckon it's worth it. After all, you can take comfort from the fact that you got a bargain AND didn’t have to fork out for accommodation. The vehicle looked spotless and as for the snorer, well, I would bring along earplugs just in case. Another good video, thanks!
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Good comment Bob. I agree, the next day is a killer. As well as earplugs, I would recommend an eye mask, one of those things that go around your neck and a fleece blanket. 👍
@stevenmccolm15314 ай бұрын
Great video, I used to take the overnight service from London Victoria coach station to Falmouth which is roughly the same price. The seats can be a bit hard but taking a pillow and a blanket really helps.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Steven yes and I would recommend an eye mask and ear plugs too 👍
@neilmcdonald9164Ай бұрын
Scots services used to be more frequent when I was there-1990 to 2014-but then so were most services ("There" means working at LVCS)🎩
@sheilam45254 ай бұрын
Not a bad journey at all, Mark and it helps when you get that seat! Glad your stop up here in Glasgow wasnt as bad as your last one😊
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Thanks Sheila. I really like Glasgow and hope to be back soon. It’s a great base for the west coast too. Watch this space! 😊
@markstramtrainbuscapades17294 ай бұрын
Not been there for years but Buchanen's one of my favourite bus/coach stations. I remember a virtually idyllic overnight NX journey from Glasgow-Birmingham back in June 1990, the journey down the M74/A74 to Carlisle taking in the last of the mid summer daylight, with me drifitng into sleep beyond Carlisle and not waking up until passing Stafford! Don't think I could hack overnight journeys today though!
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I wish I could sleep like that. Would love to try a proper sleeper coach as I certainly don’t have the same issues in lie-flat beds on aircraft.
@stevenqueen93894 ай бұрын
I done the overnight journey from Glasgow to Golders Green just over 5 weeks ago, it was the quick journey, leaving at 10.45pm, only stopped at Hamilton and Milton Keynes coachway. I was in seat 2A, which was great, but i didn't get much sleep, it wasn't good, i'd rather get the train
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Yes, same as me Steven. I’m quite happy to do this in an effort to showcase the trip for people who need it. I’d rather do it in the day personally or, second option for me would be flying tbh.
@stevenqueen93894 ай бұрын
@@LetsMakeaTrip i felt awful when i got off the coach at Golders Green, had to do a 62 mile charity walk the next day. I got the train back
@jackcrawford39214 ай бұрын
Nice video! The last time I took a trip with National Express was when me and my Dad took a trip from Leeds to Newcastle on 3rd June (we were going for the England game at St James's Park that night and stopping overnight in a Premier Inn in Newcastle city centre afterwards) before doing the reverse journey on the 4th June (the coach both ways made stops at Sunderland and Middlesbrough). The coaches were nice and clean and the drivers were nice but the only issue we had is that at Newcastle Coach Station, there were no bins or toilets! It was just basically an outdoor waiting area!
@jackking55674 ай бұрын
Newcastle resident here: Yes - the coach station is appalling. It replaces what was a wonderful much bigger and better more central bus station - a backward move we think for this city.
@jackcrawford39214 ай бұрын
@@jackking5567 yeah in contrast to the one at Leeds (which was all indoors, and had toilets and refreshments facilities) - the current Newcastle one looks like an eyesore!
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I looked at this in more detail in my Newcastle to Manchester vid. The coach station at the time seemed under-used. In fact, all ‘indoor facilities’ were locked and like you said, it just became an outside waiting area. It could be really good as NX have obvs spent a bit of cash on it.
@AndreiTupolev4 ай бұрын
Only trouble with getting off at somewhere like a Tube station is that after a journey of that length you'd surely want a 🚾, and there almost certainly wouldnt be one at the station. What I'd usually do is make for a nearby coffee shop, although they probably wouldn't be open at that time either
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I just went on the coach as we were nearing London. Sorted 👍
@matthewjburt64824 ай бұрын
After being nearly 2 hours late in a coach from Manchester due to an accident in the M1 I decided to get off at Golders Green. Managed to get home at a reasonable hour because of it. Great video, as always.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Matthew. I’m certainly glad I got off at Golders Green. Not too bad on a Sunday but it’s a must on a weekday I would’ve thought 👍
@harry29694 ай бұрын
Hi Mark I'm just having a catch up on your videos, last time I was in Glasgow I stocked up on refreshments from that Sainsbury's, staying in the maldron around the corner. Let's just say a good night was had. I'm definitely with you about getting off early it's a bit of a trek to victoria station.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
It is a trek. I guess if you’re changing coaches at Victoria it makes sense. Otherwise tube it from Golders Green I reckon.
@sandiandgregh4 ай бұрын
Glad it wasn’t a scary one like your previous London-Glasgow trek. I am more a train and plane person but, as a visitor, use buses too in the UK and Ireland but prefer day journeys to see more of the country. :)
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I prefer day journeys tbh but this is an option for some. Saves on a nights accommodation too if you can get some sleep. Just doesn’t work for me though and the next day, well I’m totally ruined unfortunately!
@smogontheline4 ай бұрын
Coach travel is okay if people are quiet and you have something to keep you entertained (Music, videos, or an online magazine app 😊). I've been on a few coaches in my time, the longest being from Spain to Northern France (Never again 😂). The beeping of the reversing coach in your video sounds exactly like our tumble dryer, making my wife to keep going to check it, which I found very entertaining 😂 Great video, Mark.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Haha, cheers mate, sorry had to laugh at the tumble dryer thing. Can you apologise to your wife on my behalf! Spain to NI seems quite a trek. I did south of France one year with no a/c - just absolutely terrible. Thankfully things have improved since then!
@smogontheline4 ай бұрын
@LetsMakeaTrip She knows how childish I am and said, "You're going to play that part of the video every time the tumble dryer is on, aren't you?". 😂
@flyingmyles4 ай бұрын
My wife has been going nuts for the last 20 mins while I watched this video complaining that the tumble dryer keeps making a noise.... you've just made me realise its this video hahah🤣🤣
@kevanhubbard96734 ай бұрын
Sleep is at a premium on those buses and you are lucky to get 1 hour.I've done loads of them over the years to Middlesbrough and Newcastle from London, Birmingham and Oxford .
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Kevan, I agree. Some people can do it easily, others not so. I’d love to try a proper sleeper coach to see how I got on though!
@robertp.wainman40944 ай бұрын
@@LetsMakeaTrip Like to see you take one of the Indian or Japanese sleeper coaches - pity the Stagecoach Scottish sleeper service was discontinued.
@robertp.wainman40944 ай бұрын
Aaagh - I love coach travel, but that dreadful blue lighting would ruin it for me.
@alanc44074 ай бұрын
100% correct to never get the coach all of the way into Victoria Coach Station - if you need the train (and especially underground) after it. It you are at all able - get off at any other stops near to underground (or mainline) stations. Was caught out on that a couple of times when travelling from Bristol into London and now never go past either Hammersmith or Earls Court stops. (It always feels like it takes for ever to get from the arrivals at V.C.S to the underground entrance in Victoria Station).
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Alan and thanks for the tip when coming from Bristol. I’ll have to remember that one 😊👍
@tonys16364 ай бұрын
Great tip when arriving from Wales or West Country, it may only be a 10 minute walk to the side entrance to Victoria BR to get to Kent or Sussex but dragging two large cases is hard work and trying to get a cab often results in a two word answer with three F's in it. They are not supposed to refuse a fare but 250m is taking the mickey.
@johnmullin11884 ай бұрын
😊 nice 1 mark cheap journey M8 missed you last week hope you get well soon all the best John 😊😊
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers John. Yep I’m fine now thanks. Glad you enjoyed the vid 😊👍
@peterdnreynolds7774 ай бұрын
Brilliant video as always, hope all is well, take care
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Peter. I’m on holiday atm so yep, all good. 😊👍
@peterdnreynolds7774 ай бұрын
@@LetsMakeaTrip good to hear, enjoy your time away on holiday, take care
@lincolncityful14 ай бұрын
Cheers Mark, that was an interesting watch.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers mate and thanks for leaving a comment. Much appreciated.
@mysterybiscuits4 ай бұрын
I've done the night coach from Birmingham to Edinburgh and vice-versa a couple of times when I worked at the Fringe - yes it was cheap, but I decided that in future I'd pay the extra for the train.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
And that’s fair enough. Tbh, I’d probably be the same though I appreciate it’s a cost-saving thing for many 👍
@baseballfan994 ай бұрын
I think overnight coaches are ok if I have a bed at the other end. Manchester is a bit too near London so the overnights go round the houses to kill time. Selwyns operate the NE from Manchester and as they have just opened a new base at Milton Keynes nearly all their services now stop there for a quick driver change. This means there is no Services stop anymore but the journey is 20/30 mins quicker. Some services go via Golders Green and it’s a popular alighting point. Their coaches are brand new 24 plates and the seats are very comfy and decent leg room if not in 2A.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers mate and thanks for the info. I may well try this route but tbh, I’d probably want to do it in the day. I did think of getting a day room in London for this trip but in the end I decided to head home. It was a killer but y’know tight budgets and all that!
@ianlove12154 ай бұрын
Getting off at Golders Green is handy if you've been up to Scotland & live in north London.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Yes 13 mins to Euston from Golders Green - you can’t beat that really👍
@MyWay-p5vАй бұрын
This is meant to be kind. I hope you accept it as mild criticism. I have lived in Australia for most of my life, but spent my first 20 years in Merseyside. When I recently came across your channel, I was thrilled, as Ive done the Liverpool to London overnight coach many times, and also the Liverpool to Edinburgh Coach return (When I eloped at aged 16!! ) Now excited to see your Glasgow To London Trip but the first 4 MINUTES were advertising. I know you have expenses etc, but 4 mins on an Ad is too long. Everyone is reliant on money, but I almost switched off, but then realised “JUST FAST FORWARD” over the Ad. It would be interesting to know how many others listen to this. Who reads Magazines anymore? Or is it just us in Australia?? Anyway, glad I found your channel, as Ive been over to the UK 6 times since I left in ‘73. Wouldn’t live there as I’m now too ‘AUSTRALIAN’ and shows like yours only show the GOOD side of Britain. I have a friend who comes from Glasgow and returns to visit her parents once a year. The Glasgow she tells me about is not the Glasgow you painted it as! Lol Anyway, would love you to do a trip from Liverpool (you may have done so already. Good content loved it!!
@calebmumby58034 ай бұрын
that wasn't a bad trip mark yep enjoyed it very much
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Caleb, glad you enjoyed it 😊👍
@RyanDoherty304 ай бұрын
Great video, you should consider trying out the brand new Volvo 9700 Double Deckers from Megabus on the Glasgow to London or London to Glasgow route. Be interesting to see your review.. keep up the great videos 🚌
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I’ve seen a few pics. Yep, cheers Ryan I may well do them at some point 👍
@fabianmckenna8197Ай бұрын
Few years ago after a fail strike,we caught the Megabus from East coast of Scotland to Glasgow and it was packed. Let's just say I wouldn't fancy an all night trip on it.
@jamesmb4 ай бұрын
If you do intend to make a video about Condor Islander would love to see your take on the Guernsey state owned airline Aurigny. Also, some of the smaller islands like Alderney, Sark and Herm are definitely worth a visit
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers James. Yes I’ve been wanting to film Aurigny for a while now. I have got a trip on the Condor Liberation coming out soon but I wouldn’t need much of an excuse to go back 😊👍
@Chris_Elliot844 ай бұрын
I did Carlisle to London overnight on a National Express last August, i ended up with a seat towards the back with a bloke snoring all night next to me. The bus was coming down from Glasgow so was already nearly full by the time I got on. It was a rough night with me getting virtually no sleep. Don't think I'd ever do it again
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Yeh,nothing worse than getting on and it’s already busy and I bet everyone’s thinking ‘please don’t sit next to me’! You have my sympathies!!
@Alan_AB4 ай бұрын
Great video again. Thank you. Whilst the price of £20 sounds very tempting, I am at an age now where long nights awake does not agree with me. I would prefer to pay the extra and just get a flight.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Alan. Yep BHX - GLA or EDI with EZY can be around £20 ish if you’re lucky plus getting to/from the airport so as usualit’s a time/cost thing and the coach isn’t for everyone. Depends how close you are to the airport too. For me, I’d probably take the train. A bit more expensive and a little longer than flying but city centre to city centre probably the best choice in my situation. Everyone’s different though 😊👍
@robertalan32144 ай бұрын
Thanks Mark, great video, journey went well I thought, glad to see your getting sponsored now, that'll help bud, easier on the wallet 😉 keep them coming 👍
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it. Just wanted to show the experience from north to south and yes it is the best way to do it if you’re wanting to keep money in your pocket. 👍
@TravelSignal4 ай бұрын
Nice one mate. I don't think I could do that nowadays, I'm tired enough on a normal day and amount of sleep 😂
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
So am I mate! Need a couple of days rest after one of these!
@kevinmcanulty25934 ай бұрын
thank you hope you had a good journey home
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I did Kevin. Tired tbh but saved a few quid!
@paulgibsonphotography4 ай бұрын
Great Video Mark
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul and cheers for the comment 😊👍
@MrCobo044 ай бұрын
Having driven London to Glasgow. Taken plane, train and coach. Really all depends on urgency. For me fly north. Coach/train back.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Maybe mixing it up is the way to go? Or maybe seats on the CalSleeper. I keep meaning to try that but haven’t plucked up the courage yet!
@MrCobo044 ай бұрын
Quite difficult choice. Did once take the over night sleeper london to Edinburgh then scotrail through to Queens street thru taxi to site. Found this too triring
@rubyrowallan87434 ай бұрын
I use the Victoria to Norwich National Express service maybe every couple of months and the seats on the NE coaches are horrible. I can just about tolerate the 90 mins between Stratford and Thetford so I have no idea how you could stand that journey. I've been spoiled by the superb Oxford Tube recently and I'd love to take my trips to Glasgow on a similar bus / coach but no saving would make travel on an NE coach acceptable.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
The Oxford Tube is a nice service I agree. I prefer the NX seats to Flixbus or Megabus for longer journeys, I guess everyone’s different but I’ve certainly had worse.
@cabovermike4 ай бұрын
Text book trip that was, surprisingly sunny weather and a decent dawn makes it look so much better than when its tipping down with rain,. Glasgow coach stations got my vote if its got a greggs, MK coach station looked tidy to, how much would this trip cost if you had booked to disembark at golders green ?, i can see the problem with victoria coach station not being close to mainline trains and underground, ive only done it once but its a bit of a hike with a large suitcase and a carry on bag getting from a to b,.good tip on the reserve seat banner to, no mention about your drivers being good/helpfull etc, cheers,.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Sunrise was the highlight of the trip. I had to check before I could state this on the video but the price to Golders Green seems to be exactly the same as Victoria. The drivers were ok, not really anything to mention about them one way or the other. Tbh, if I get really good, friendly customer service I’ll always make a point of saying that. Conversely bad service will also get a mention. Cheers Mike 😊👍
@Intotheweehours204 ай бұрын
Nat express will be charging extra for that seat if it becomes too popular. Good tips also🙂
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Yes, it’s a possibility isn’t it!
@jasonwyland51984 ай бұрын
As a rather large guy I have to inquire if National Express and other companies allow you to purchase 2 seats for one person?
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Jason. Yes I can’t see why not if you pay for both. You need to reserve in the first 5 rows though - they are the only bookable seats.
@Zuuu404 ай бұрын
Great video i stayed in fort dunlop travelogue before
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers. I’ve never stayed there. Never quite sure how much of the original building the Travelodge takes up?
@tsungiraichiramba4 ай бұрын
I told you about my overnight coach from Glasgow to Birmingham and I couldn’t sleep loll cos I wanted to have a lot more roads and places on my camera roll
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
The excitement of it all keeping you awake mate!
@johncruickshank61594 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video 👍 very informative..ive done Manchester to Glasgow a few times, dont really mind it saves a few pounds 😂
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Exactly John and that’s why most people choose to do it I’m sure 😊👍
@Chalks384 ай бұрын
Going back to London soon might bump in to you 😂 staying at the same hotel I seen you in last time
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I remember it well mate! Enjoy your stay and hi to both of you 😊
@enricomonti1564 ай бұрын
I would love to do this journey, only on seat 2A of course. Last time I did a National Express coach at night was one from Birmingham to Luton Airport where somebody also tried to nick my 2A seat.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I’ve seen a few occasions where there aren’t enough of these ‘reserved’ signs on the seats and people assume they can sit there. Cool if no one has reserved them but often they have and have to move. Poor coach driver ends up sorting it out though I’m surprised (though relieved) no one chose to sit in 1A on this trip.
@neilcoram34954 ай бұрын
Hi Mark an interesting video i must admit i would have jumped on the tube myself.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Neil, yep I’m certainly glad I found this one out!
@neilmcdonald9164Ай бұрын
No Heathrow or Birmingham on the Scots services from LVCS in my day🎩
@jjsmallpiece92344 ай бұрын
Lands End to John O'Groats by town service buses - not National Express coming soon.....You need 7days
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Yes I do need at least a week but it would be a great ‘challenge video’. I should have more time next year though so watch this space!
@petewatson68644 ай бұрын
Get the sleeper there lol and right choice getting off golden green vcs is to packed
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Pete, yes the sleeper is fine, but, depends how much you’ve got to spend. Agree, I’m pleased to have discovered the advantages of Golders Green! 👍
@clarea18014 ай бұрын
Great video I'd always choose victoria as luckily its only one bus from my house.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Which is fair enough, id do the same tbh. Thanks Clare.
@stevebradley7044 ай бұрын
Used to do Newcastle to London in my 20s. Pure torture.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
The day coach is fine imo but yep, overnight wouldn’t be great!
@mikedown12502 ай бұрын
I haven't bought a magazine for like 15 odd years, well there was no point ! there was nothing on the top shelf 🤣
@rogerparkin8434 ай бұрын
In the 1970s we used to travel on the Scottish coach from London to Glasgow and return. It was a terribly long journey. Stopping at Lockerbie. The cafeteria there was the worst ever along with the rudest staff.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Oh dear, that doesn’t sound great! Bet the coaches weren’t the best in those days either.
@alang57644 ай бұрын
@@LetsMakeaTrip Not better but a lot faster.
@iainjones50024 ай бұрын
@LetsMakeaTrip In the 70's, I actually travelled extensively between London where I worked and lived, to my home in Fife. Initially I used the London to Edinburgh service, with family meeting me in Edinburgh. On odd occasions, I used the Glasgow route, to fit in with family plans. The Scottish Bus Group coaches used then were quite unique, with Double Glazed windows, reclining seats, excellent floor level heating throughout, individual air vents and reading lights above each seat, plus each seat would have a tartan travel blanket and small pillow supplied. There was also an on board Toilet, at the rear of the coach. Lighting was subdued for the main part of the journey, with an average 12 hours end to end. The coaches were quiet, comfortable and had good suspension, ironing out any road surface issues. Sleep was certainly possible to achieve. En-Route, there was usually a 45 minute refreshment break at a service area. There were also 2 drivers, who shared the driving. Then, it was £3 Return and the service was far better than what is offered today, though nowadays, the trip is down to around 8-9 hours with better roads.
@rogerparkin8434 ай бұрын
The coach was indeed lovely. A Western SMT. Its slanting windows made it look very modern. You can today buy models of those very coaches. I also remember the two drivers and if it wasn't to busy one could have a sleep at the back..
@scottprice48134 ай бұрын
Even with the likelihood of reduced traffic on a Sunday it’s hard to make a case for staying on the bus with a tube station so close.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Yep - totally agree. All about finding these things out and making it easier. Now I know about Golders Green it’s an easy choice 👍
@mikeroyden92704 ай бұрын
Well the train is a five hour journey booked a week in advance with a railcard (split ticketing) for £26 with the possibility of a bit of delay repay. so its a no brainier it has to be the coach (Not)
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Railcard makes the difference here though doesn’t it.
@andrewvannan17144 ай бұрын
Milton Keynes coachway is the only stop for MK being so close to the motorway it makes me wonder why it isn't closer to the town
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
It’s handy for the motorway though I guess if it was in the centre, ould it stop there at all?
@markandrew84614 ай бұрын
A great price for the journey. I thought it would be about £60.
@AndreiTupolev4 ай бұрын
Didn't the driver put the interior lights on when passengers were boarding? Did you have to find your seat and sort yourself out and everything just with that blue lighting which is supposed to be for when you're on the move?
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
It’s a good question and, in a nutshell, what you saw was constant. Haven’t really thought about it tbh until you mentioned it but yep, it was pretty dark in there throughout.
@1trebor20244 ай бұрын
With these journeys, its always cost vs speed! Im a cheap skate so will use the cheapest option which most of the time is coach
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
You’re right it is always the time/cost trade-off. And day beats night for me but again it can take up the whole day. 👍
@stevemcgowen4 ай бұрын
My limit on a bus is about 75 minutes. Any longer and I would take a train or fly.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
You wouldn’t like my job then Steve! 😂 Seriously though yep, it’s time Vs money is t it and if you can afford it there are better options I agree.
@stevemcgowen4 ай бұрын
@@LetsMakeaTrip As an American who travelled to Prague for 15 years a few times a year before moving here, I spent many, many hours on the long plane ride. I've had enough of those long, uncomfortable trips for a lifetime. Here in the Czech Republic we have great rail, so rail is the best option here for longer trips.
@ManxAndy4 ай бұрын
Absolute bargain, if a bit of an enduring journey…..but for ease of travel, and overall price comparison, compared to train or plane, a no brainer👍👌🇮🇲
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Yes Andy, the bargain price is a massive plus point for some. Honestly if I had the money I’d fly down and stay in a posh hotel! But I don’t. Importantly, there is a travel option for everyone and yes for less than £20 it can be done👍
@kaydarwin5485Ай бұрын
Great video, but I'm afraid I would have to take the train 😊
@johncrwarner4 ай бұрын
My policy has always not to travel into central London on the roads if I can help it. So I would definitely have chosen Golders Green as the place to alight.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Good to hear John and I totally agree now having chosen to do this myself. Probably even more important in the week too. 👍
@olliecooper42324 ай бұрын
Interesting content here! I have been on this trip myself, Torquay to London, London to Inverness via Glasgow and Edinburgh. The highest point in the UK, national express go is up to edinburgh. Then I got the city link coach from Edinburgh to Inverness. Quite a long journey but really enjoyed it
@walterfillingham4 ай бұрын
I always remember National Express running direct services from Aberdeen to London, however they stopped when COVID came along sadly and never returned. I sympathise with the cold, I got a summer cold too, the worst time of the year to get one! Love your comment “nice sun rise, guy snoring loudly, iconic moment” 😂
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I’m half-tempted by the Flixbus service! I dunno, need a rest after his one tbh. I’m quite jealous of people go away able to sleep on these journeys really. Must be nice to get there and get on with your day.
@s125ish4 ай бұрын
Megabus have brought back direct London to Aberdeen. There was also national express to Inverness too.
@jonathanfrankel67874 ай бұрын
Love the way it doesn’t really get dark at this time of year up there
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Yep, I’d like to get further north at this time of year. Shetland would be awesome I reckon.
@s125ish4 ай бұрын
I landed at 130am at Edinburgh last week and it was still a bit light.
@seprishere4 ай бұрын
Why didn't you get the 2315 Caledonian Sleeper to Euston? Alas the 2330 at Queen Street is set down only.
@seprishere4 ай бұрын
Or, on a weekday, the 0428, arriving at 0912?
@AndreiTupolev4 ай бұрын
Well, it probably costs a very very great deal more, for a start. Plus the point is to do a consumer report on this service
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Hi, as Andrei said, I was doing a review of the coach for this particular trip. I may well do another CalSleeper vid - in the seats possibly.
@ozbolli26 күн бұрын
Really not a fan of the moving reserved seat labels. Didn’t you only buy one ticket? Why did you feel you deserved a further enhancement on the service over everybody else?
@jamieburford864 ай бұрын
Sideshow Bobs truck at 14:23 as well.
@ohheyitskevinc4 ай бұрын
2A can be hit and miss sometimes. If the driver has the CCTV on at night, you’ll have that lighting up your face. Them paying for security to make sure people pay the 30p for the lav seems a false economy 😂 The A50 to East Midlands and M1 would maybe have been a good option to avoid spaghetti junction, but given the M69 excursion, they might have got lost anyway 😂
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Cheers Kev. I always take an eye mask these days. Even though I couldn’t sleep, I guess they do get rested a little. All the passengers on this coach were pretty good, no music, chatter, just a bit of snoring late on 😂I’m sure security were doing more than toilet checks tbf to them - it’s not a job I’d fancy tbh. All-in-all, it was pretty decent and ultimately, we got there on time which is all you can ask for really.
@s125ish4 ай бұрын
They usually go the M6 toll
@BALHAM694 ай бұрын
Long trip, imagine if you did a coach trip from inverness to London.😮
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Oh don’t tempt me! 😂
@BALHAM694 ай бұрын
@@LetsMakeaTrip you should do this:)
@iainjones50024 ай бұрын
Brilliant! I've done it several times, overnight too.
@rhiannajoseph44434 ай бұрын
I would book the coach instead of flying or going by train.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
It’s definitely the cheapest option city centre to city centre 👍
@BalwinderSingh-w9m4 ай бұрын
It would be cheaper to get the Tube from Victoria than Golders Green.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Well it’s a zone thing isn’t it but the convenience and time saving may out-weigh the additional cost?
@dazzlingdaz1874 ай бұрын
Golders Green always better, it's a real pain to get from VCS to the tube.
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I completely agree now I know. Total no-brainer for me 😊👍
@derisleybrittain4 ай бұрын
Enjoy all your work🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Thanks Derisley and I always appreciate your comments and look forward to the emojis 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍🚌🚌🚌🚌🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
@BalwinderSingh-w9m4 ай бұрын
How much do you tip the driver? I always give them £10
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I’ve never actually seen anyone tip the driver tbh. I’m sure it’s appreciated though 👍
@gordonbritton32152 ай бұрын
Coach travel is a limited market cheap maybe but!!!
@just_some_guy_innit2 ай бұрын
ngl its actually a nice alternative to trains for shorter (2-3 hours max) services, not so much for these insane 9 hour long journeys
@esmeephillips58884 ай бұрын
587 is an oddly unmemorable route number. More like a local town circular service than a blue-riband international trip.
@s125ish4 ай бұрын
It was changed recently
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Yep, tbh I don’t think too much about the route numbers although there are some good ones out there (the 727 to ABZ springs to mind).
@rogerphillips72704 ай бұрын
Seats, not beds.... Are there still no sleeper buses in the UK?
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Unfortunately not. I do wonder whether there’s a market for it? Maybe it’s more complicated than that though?
@belgrader68584 ай бұрын
your night camera is......awwww
@Piner50744 ай бұрын
Took that coach in mid 90s but from Edinburgh calling at Glasgow on way
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I’m not sure I’d want to do any of these coaches that call at Edinburgh (or vice-versa) on the way. Just feels like ages before you’d actually make any headway south.
@Piner50744 ай бұрын
@@LetsMakeaTrip I can’t really remember it very well now, but pretty sure it was only 2 stops (just Glasgow and MK - I can’t even remember if there was a passenger comfort stop en route, but if there was, it/they were extremely short) also there were 2 drivers taking turns back then too.
@sarahillingworth27184 ай бұрын
Knutsford sounds like a town full of squirrels lol
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
I see what you did there! 😂
@AndreiTupolev4 ай бұрын
14:20die bart? A subliminal message from a Simpsons hater? Or perhaps it's the German version. Ot perhaps it's half an Eddie Stobart
@J9juh-h9w4 ай бұрын
What date was this
@lisaandroid54254 ай бұрын
You feel awake because you are overtired!
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Ah thanks Lisa
@malcolmroberts1214 ай бұрын
Three and a half minutes for an advert, that must be a record??
@LetsMakeaTrip4 ай бұрын
Well, i need that amount of time to tell you about all the amazing features! The good thing about KZbin though is you can just fast forward on if you want. 👍