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After a delay repay claim I've received a Northern complimentary travel pass which can be used for a "Northern train service anywhere on the Northern network".
Looking at the Northern map there are some routes where this wouldn't work - such as York to Scarborough or Darlington to York. If you...
It's the other way around :) Head of Steam is next to North Road station in Darlington and Locomotion is in Shildon.
Whilst you're at Locomotion you could walk up the track to the Welcome Building, Hackworth House, Soho Shed, etc if they are open.
From North Road towards Shildon you can see...
On a refurbished 156 to/from Darlington today (normally a Pacer) the panels and trim didn't look great as gaps have opened up between the newly painted bits. The PIS / announcements worked in one direction only. It was warm and comfortable enough, even though a Pacer feels like it has a bit more...
The live times in Google Maps are quite useful here too - tap on the bus stop and it shows whether the Arriva buses are on time or how many minutes late.
They seem quite good in parts of Durham County - the oldest bus I get is from 2015 and the newest are 2018. Both have Wi-Fi, contactless...
I don't think there are any buses between Stanhope and Barnard Castle (Weardale to Teesdale), but if you do get a taxi there are lots of good views on the way - https://goo.gl/maps/b2PZXbTbBYn
There's normally a lot to see at the Bowes museum if you want to take it all in too.
Bishop Auckland...
I've used the Aircoach a few times - I think it's €7 for a single to O'Connell Street or Grafton Street. They stop outside the doors of the airport and there's a stand selling tickets (or buy online in advance).
Things to do in the city seem to be reasonably close or are a short walk. I've...
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