Aberdeen to Dundee on the Stagecoach X7 'Coastrider'. Beautiful Coastal Scenery & Towns!

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Hello guys and what a beautiful day this was for another bus journey! The latest one in my quest to find Britain's Best Bus Routes and recommended to me by friend and supporter of the channel Walter Fillingham.
This trip sees me boarding the Stagecoach X7 Coastrider service as it heads out from Aberdeen all the way down the east coast to Dundee. We call at some lovely towns like Stonehaven and Montrose with some spectacular sea views from high up at the front of the bus.
I'll show you the interior of the bus, the scenery, how much it costs and we'll also see how that compares to the train. As always guys, your comments are most welcome!
Many thanks for taking the time to watch my videos. Your support is massively appreciated and it enables me to make more content like this for you all to enjoy.
Cheers for now.
Mark
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📖Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:42 - Boarding the bus
03:42 - Closer look at the seating area
07:48 - Montrose
09:17 - Loo review
12:14 - Arriving into Dundee
13:35 - Summary

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5 июл 2024

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@steve-marsh Год назад

Ahhh wonderful to see my patch on your video :) And you get extra points for giving Montrose the win over Arbroath :D The North Water Viaduct you crossed coming into Montrose hasn't seen a passenger train since the 1950s, but is now nice for a walk/cycle. Great to see Stonehaven as well where I went to school. Well worth a stop in future for the harbour and Dunnottar Castle, both of which are connected by an awesome coastal path via the War Memorial. Anyway, great video, can't believe I live here and you've beaten me to the X7! (which I've only had the pleasure of as far as Stoney)

@maggiesamuels2937 Год назад

@SteveMarsh l was going to say that's where you live Montrose. 😁

@sheilam4525 Год назад

Yes, me and my husband said "that's where Steve Marsh lives" 😂

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Steve, I detected a bit of rivalry there between Montrose and Arbroath! That’s like Shrewsbury Vs Telford down by me tbh (Shrewsbury’s much nicer btw 😉). All-in-all, that whole coastline looks a) a lovely place to live and b) well connected by bus or rail. With the Northlink plus decent connectivity from ABZ, what more do you need!

@jjsmallpiece9234 Год назад

@@LetsMakeaTrip Both you and Steve need to do Land's End to John O'Groats by public buses. I think the record is something like 4days

@shanewaterman4125 2 месяца назад

Lovely looking part of the country I've yet to visit. Cheers Mark, for another great video.

@LetsMakeaTrip 2 месяца назад

Cheers Shane and thanks for watching my old stuff, it helps a lot and much appreciated 😊

@progster999 Год назад

Just back from the X7 Coastrider after 13 hours on the buses FULLY based on the RU-vid above. The 0700 bus from Paisley, 0740 direct bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen, the 1105 X7 to Dundee, a short bus to St Andrews and X60 to Edinburgh and the usual buses back to Glasgow and Paisley again. I agree with everything in this RU-vid. If based in the central belt, I would add on the St Andrews and the X60 bus. Excellent addition and I am sure Vloggers will give this route the attention it deserves. Thanx to the RU-vid video for making this such a great day.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Hi Torodd, many thanks for the comment and great to hear that my video helped you to enjoy the day. This is the kind of thing that inspires me to carry on doing this so really appreciate you taking the time to tell me about it. Cheers 😊👍

@davidoliver1169 Год назад

Hi Mark. Another highly entertaining video. Wishing you a good week. D

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Thanks David. Hope you’re having a good one yourself 😊👍

@stuartnicholson1478 Год назад

I was on the X7 yesterday. Most of the old vehicles have now gone and been replaced with standard inter urban double deck coaches of exactly the same type as Stagecoach contribute to the pool for the Megabus/City link ABZ to GLA and EDI service. But note that both yesterday and today at least one single deck bus was on an all day diagram. I let that go to travel on the next decker duty.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

The choice of an experienced user there Stuart. I did the same with Traws Cymru the other week!

@harrygarden8818 Год назад

I use this bus sometimes and it’s a lovely route!

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Agree Harry. If I do it again, I’ll be stopping off at some of the towns/villages en route. Cheers.

@harrygarden8818 Год назад

@@LetsMakeaTrip There are lots of nice bus trips around Aberdeen. A trip on the 201 out to Braemar or the 35 up to Banff or Elgin are both nice scenic routes.

@cameronsutherland8079 Год назад

Great video as always Mark! Local knowledge here regarding the USBs not working: there's a switch in the cab the driver needs to press to enable them, and many often forget! If you pop down and remind them they usually turn them on.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Cameron. I didn’t know that and if it happens again, I’ll certainly ask. All-in-all, a pretty decent bus and journey. Recommended 😊👍

@davep8361 4 месяца назад

Yes, but bring your own bog roll 😷

@macdodd 4 месяца назад

You are correct Arbroath is a dump now. I was born & grew up there from 1949 & with a few years moving around with the RAF have ended up back here. The town's hay days were from the 1950s to the 1970s after that the place just died. There used to be a lot of medium industry with Mills & Factories & 2 very busy boat yards. We had a massive outdoor swimming pool just past Gayfield & yes it is the nearest football ground to the sea it's also the windiest & coldest. We're also famous for the Abbey where King Robert the Bruce & his nobles signed the Scottish Declaration of Independence. If you want to learn more just let me know. I've travelled that road from Aberdeen to Arbroath many many times over the years. I've enjoyed my afternoon with you journeying around Scotland & lucky enough to have visited everywhere you've been & then some as well as a lot of places in England & Wales. Thanks for making these vids.

@vengermanu9375 Год назад

Take the bus fairly regularly between Stonehaven and Inverbervie and vice versa (I live in Bervie) Nice to see other parts of the route for a change!

@LetsMakeaTrip 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment 😊👍

@bryancorcoran760 Год назад

As a rep i used to go to Scotland every month start at Aberdeen Sunday night for Monday and down this route then from Wednesday Glasgow 2 days then the east coast on Friday absolutely love Scotland and made many friends in the car audio industry many years gone by

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Bryan,I love Scotland too. Never tire of going up there😊👍

@ads1066 Год назад

The viaduct seen before Montrose as already pointed out is the "North Water" viaduct of the Bervie (Inverbervie) railway, a 12 mile coastal light railway opened in 1869, closed to passengers in 1951, and freight in 1966. On the road from Inverbervie to Montrose remains of the railway can be spotted easily on the left hand side of the road (It is worth getting off at St Cyrus for the magnificent long beach there). The history of the railway is complicated and was seen as a potential route to Aberdeen by the North British. The railway from Bervie later terminated at Montrose station. The portion from Montrose to just before St Cyrus is part of a pathway/national cycle route and is recommended. 🙂

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers ads, useful info for sure. If I did the route again, I would like to stop off at a few places and this sounds like a good excuse to do just that. Much appreciated mate 😊👍

@Timstravels01 Год назад

Another cracking watch. Glad you got the weather too!

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers mate. Yes great weather, the Far North Line was just incredible for that!

@218colin1 Год назад

Another interesting video thank you nice info on the bike spaces on the bus. Always good to know

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Colin. Yep, I might even take my bike up there one day!

@John-ex4gj Год назад

There’s loads of great services that city link do i used to drive the 900 busy busy from Glasgow to Edinburgh they use double deck plaxtons like the one you mentioned in Aberdeen great vid as usual !

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers John. Yep, that service is definitely worth a try I think 👍😊

@NonstopEurotrip Год назад

Scenery on a par with our trip yesterday I think, but a much nicer bus 😀

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Yes the last hour saved it yesterday whereas the first hour was the best on this particular route. Cheers 😊👍

@baseballfan99 Год назад

Great vid as alway. Next year I hope to do the Citylink route from Glasgow up to the Isle of Sky through the beautiful scenery of Glencoe so maybe the one to try.

@wendykinnear9151 Год назад

The X7 starts it's journey in Perth, I have been on The X7 many times to Aberdeen!

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Perth PRI I believe 👍

@alanshelly7068 Год назад

A very good Friday evening buddy from Alan in Lowestoft buddy 👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Hi Alan, good evening to you and thanks, as always, for the comment 😊

@philipfrancis7303 Год назад

Whats a Yarmouth bloater, then? Is that a sort of [dare i say it! ]kipper?

@mikepaolo3169 Год назад

Working for Stagecoach in Manchester..luckily get free travel nationwide on Stagecoach services & other major operators in the UK too. Have done the X7 a fair few times whilst travelling up north. The coach in question was new to the X7 service not the X74 as someone stated earlier. The X74 coaches like the X7 one , several got transferred within Scotland & are now sporting Citylink livery.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Mike for the info. Tbh, I had no idea of the history of that vehicle but I enjoyed it all the same. Not just the ride but some great scenery too. Will definitely return one day, take in a game as well with any luck - some interesting football grounds round that part of the world 👍

@channel9r Год назад

Nice one. Aye, that would be an old railway viaduct on the left as you cross the narrow bridge into Montrose. As for RAF Montrose and the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre ... they are both the same thing really. The Heritage Centre is/was RAF Montrose.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Duncan. When I do eventually stop off in Montrose, I’ll definitely go and have a look. Hopefully catch a game too 👍

@GaryTurpie Год назад

I've used citylink between glasgow and Edinburgh and have never been disappointed by them

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

They look smart Gary. I’d be interested to know how they are on the inside 👍

@mikedown1250 Год назад

Very nice review as always

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Mike 😊

@MarcsCupofTea 11 месяцев назад

If I remember right the B stands fot bus 11 for engine litres and R for rear mounted engine. I passed my test on an old B10M national express 😊

@LetsMakeaTrip 11 месяцев назад

Cheers Marc, I never knew that and will definitely remember it in future. Nice one 😊👍

@Grangeburn 6 месяцев назад

Lovely trip Mark. I have never travelled the route by bus but often the slow route is the more scenic. CityLink / WestCoastMotors service Glasgow to Campbeltown is a scenic route. A return journey could be flying back to Glasgow. Steve Marsh has a video of that. Or you could get the CalMac ferry back to Ardrossan (Summer only). Arbroath has interesting Abbey ruins and is associated with the Declaration of Arbroath, written there in 1320 before being sent off to Pope John XXII.

@LetsMakeaTrip 6 месяцев назад

Some nice suggestions there Michael, appreciate the info and yes it’s a great idea. I do watch Steve’s videos so I’ll have to re-watch that and see how he got on. I am heading up to Fort William and Oban next month so watch this space. Cheers 😊👍

@Grangeburn 6 месяцев назад

I have a confession to make Mark. Like those who protest about the misuse of apostrophes, I protest about folk misusing the place names Glen Coe and Glencoe. Glen Coe is the name of the valley. Glencoe is the name of the village near the foot of Glen Coe. No matter what you see elsewhere, trust me. I am sure that you will not make any such mistakes next month if travelling that way to Fort William. Enjoy the magnificent scenery in Glen Coe 🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

@hi-tech55 Год назад

Great video. Such a lovely scenic route.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Jerry, glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

@simonwhitlock9189 Год назад

Nice journey, you could have got off at Montrose and met up with Steve Marsh and swapped notes, thanks again,cheers.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Simon, yes I must’ve ‘felt his presence’ as I went through but he was probably off somewhere anyway. One day maybe 😂

@jamessmith6402 Год назад

Absolutely lovely video 👍 thanks Mark

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers James, appreciate the comment 😊👍

@maggiesamuels2937 Год назад

What a brilliant bus journey thank you for taking us along.👍🏻

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Thanks Maggie, appreciate the kind words and thanks for taking the time to watch it 😊👍

@matts-occvids24 Год назад

I agree the Glasgow to Fort William with Scottish City Link is a wonderful journey which I did last June after having done a London to Glasgow overnighter on Megabus. This being due to my Cale Sleeper being cancelled thanks to the first of the long running rail strikes. I even carried on to Mallaig the same day. An interesting 24hrs on coaches and buses but the views once in Scotland were superb. Great vlogs, keep them coming please.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

It’s a fantastic line all the way up to Mallaig isn’t it. Thanks for the comment Matt, appreciate the support 😊👍

@keithlordofalbascotland3371 Год назад

It’s always freezzzzing up here

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Haha, yep!

@luisstransport Год назад

Great video Mark

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Luis 😊👍

@Danny-mv9qj Год назад

Great video once again. Very interesting to see how stagecoach deals with these long distance journeys but didn't seem too bad!

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Danny. Yep not too bad at all. I took another (longer) one a couple of days later and overall they were pretty good. But compared to the train, well, all will be revealed in a future video!

@jimcrawford5039 Год назад

Very nice trip, Mark. Cheers.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Jim, thanks for the comment 😊👍

@stevedeakin1883 Год назад

Looks really good and good value for money . I enjoyed the video . Keep up the good work 👍😊.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Steve and thanks for the comment 😊👍

@steveellis9065 Год назад

Looked a great trip

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

It was, cheers Steve 👍

@neilcrawford8303 Год назад

Another great journey. Have you thought about doing the TfL X bus treble in London. X68 Russell Square to West Croydon bus station, X26 West Croydon - Heathrow Central, X140 Heathrow Central - Harrow. I've done the double before the days of the X140.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Neil. I did think about doing something in London but didn’t know where to start tbh. Cheers for the info, I’ll have a look 👍

@kevinpennick3604 Год назад

Nice scenery.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Kevin, I agree 👍

@adamnoble3546 Год назад

Hi Mark, depending on how far you feel like travelling Tel aviv to Eilat is an incredible bus trip one I have taken many times. As usual thanks for the great content 👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Adam, I have been wondering about a flight down to Tel Aviv for a while, wasn’t sure what to do once there so this may give me some impetus. Probably won’t be for a while tbh but never say never 😊👍

@roystonvasey5471 Год назад

If you are lucky you might see Steve Marsh in Montrose.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

I didn’t this time but I felt his presence for sure!

@enricomonti156 Год назад

Great video.That's indeed a route which I should try in the future, since that scenery is amazing. The only longer bus services that I took in Scotland were the Stagecoach 179 between Annan and Carlisle and the 253 service of Border Buses between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed. I would recommend the latter

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Enrico, i’ll be back in Scotland doing some more routes for sure. Only thing with this one, I’d have liked to have stopped off at one or two places so might look into getting day rangers in the future 👍

@progster999 Год назад

OK, that seems like a project for me this summer/the next sunny day. Paisley - Aberdeen - Paisley with the CityLink up and Stagecoach back. I did Stonehaven - Montrose on a racing bike back in 2001 and was very impressed by that scenery. I will be on the X7 this time around. Thank you for this video.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Torodd, thanks for the comment and have a good trip if you decide to do it in the future. I hope the weather’s kind! 😊👍

@sarahillingworth2718 Год назад

Hope to get up there one day 😊.. I'd bring my own bog roll though 😊

@robertofraser101 Год назад

Thank you just subscribed and enjoyed video

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Appreciate your sub Roberto and many thanks for commenting 😊👍

@johncarr712 Год назад

As a driver down here in Plymouth, that bus/coach you caught, they are lovely to drive. Aside from that, looked a good trip and some places I need to explore soon. As for the Leeds Whitby journey, (strangely couldn't make a comment on the actual video itself) Whitby is a lovely place that I want to spend more time in as well as exploring Harry Potter and Heartbeat land. Me and the missus and my daughters now want to take this journey probably from York. Looks stunning, on our to-do list and the quality of the bus is better than some I drive. Cheers Mark for the great videos. Looking forward to catching up with the rest of them now.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers John, I’d love to have a go driving one tbh - anything! Not sure why you couldn’t comment on the Whitby one? Plenty more coming up though mate. Thanks for the support 😊👍

@D_B_Cooper Год назад

Arbroath actually almost got promoted to the Premier League last season. Would have been a real fairytale.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

I bet. Can just see the home games Vs Celtic/Rangers being a challenge!

@AymanTravelTransport Год назад

The Stagecoach East Scotland dayrider (just about a fiver more than the single) is INSANE value for money; unlimited travel on a full network with express routes all operated by coaches (including the X7 in its entirety) connecting many towns and cities. Yes, you can travel from Aberdeen to Glasgow or Edinburgh (change at Halbeath P&R) and back, exploring the towns and cities along the way, for just that £15 day ticket bought from the driver!

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

That is great value AT&T, thanks for sharing and hopefully I’ll take advantage of that myself one day 👍

@neil1672 Год назад

Glasgow to Fort William on the city link bus followed by Fort William to mallaig on the train for some outstanding views. You could even do the small isle cruise from the ferry port in mallaig.

@marcp8801 Год назад

How much is a return ticket for that route, do you know? Thanks

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Neil. Many years ago I did the small isles cruise on what was then the Lochmor (I think). An amazing cruise I still remember to this day. Just a beautiful area and yes, a good excuse for another bus trip!

@neil1672 Год назад

@@marcp8801 £38.70 return for the city link bus from Glasgow to Fort William £16 return for the train from Fort William to mallaig. Unfortunately Calmac no longer offer the small isle cruise for non landing passengers. Something to do with locals not being able to get tickets for travel.

@marcp8801 Год назад

@@neil1672 Thank you 👍

@jamestravels24 Год назад

I like the hybrid bus/coach, similar to the Witch Way. Better than a regular bus but not as good as a coach.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Yes James, that sums it up quite well I think 👍

@sheilam4525 Год назад

How dare you call an Arbroath smokie a kipper!😂. We holidayed in Arbroath in the 70s and I noticed Pleasureland amusements in your video (just past the football ground) they are still going strong! Glad you are enjoying your trip here in Scotland😊

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Yes Sheila, had a great time. A couple more vids to come yet too 👍

@Oddly1970 Год назад

Inverness to Isle of Skye is route you should do you won’t be disappointed

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

I’ve looked at it in the past, didn’t quite find the time but yes, I’d love to do it 👍

@kevanhubbard9673 Год назад

A very scenic Scottish coastal one is Scrabster to Inverness down the east coast.I don't think that it runs from Scrabster anymore and you have to walk into Thurso but it's only about 2km.When I did it years ago it was run by Scottish City Link.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Watch this space! Vid will be up in the next month 😊👍

@Danpuffpuff65 Год назад

Great video, Arbroath is indeed the closest football ground to the sea in the UK, I was lucky enough to go there for a game about a month ago and even tried the famous Smokie

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Dan. I bet you can get some bleak old games in the depths of winter! If I ever go back, I’ll be sure to take in a match (and a Smokie)!

@davidmccready6471 Год назад

I have a mate who is a Montrose fan and he said many years ago he went to an Arbroath Montrose game during the winter on a windy day and whilst watching the game he got soaked with sea water………..sounded like a lovely day out!

@dazzlingdaz187 Год назад

Another great video! Between you and Steve Marsh you've convinced me to go to Scotland's East Coast, just looks fantastic even in the Winter. It looks like there are so many options to get around too. Better start planning. P.S. Yes I do believe Arbroath has the closest ground to the sea in the UK, though Montrose has a famous hedge, but you might need to ask Footy Adventures about that 😂

@maxmacpherson1957 Год назад

It's Brechin City, who are currently in the Highland League, who are famous for their hedge!

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Daz! Yes I watched a lot of Steve’s videos - there are some great little towns and villages along the way. If I did this again I think I’d want to be getting a day ranger and stopping off along the way to explore. 😊👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

I must look this up now, I’m intrigued 👍

@alanbrown3015 Год назад

Grimsby Town's Blundell Park, actually in Cleethorpes is adjacent to the water though it's debatable whether it's the sea or Humber estuary at that point.

@FrostyGaming8394 Год назад

Hi Mark how you doing mate? Great video as always again mate that's an alright Stagecoach coach reminds me a bit of a National Express or a MegaBus coach that coach was in great condition even for being 7 years old £10.50 isn't too bad for a journey of distance those seats look comfortable to sit on its a shame that the USB Sockets was not working or stripped out like that the toilet facilities are good and clean ashame there's no toilet roll in the holder whelp if your cut short you would be in a mess its nice of them to have bike racks free of charge wow amazing coastal views of Scotland though specially sitting in front of the bus I would probably use that service if I was in Scotland professionally edited with good background music to accompany it hope your having a good day so far and keep up the great content as always👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Hi FG, cheers for the comment mate, appreciated. Yep, overall, a decent bus and price. I would have no qualms using it again but would like to stop off at some of the places en route. All the best, Mark

@FrostyGaming8394 Год назад

@@LetsMakeaTripYour correct about a decent bus and decent price me thinking about using it might just be a maybe its a plesure to comment on all of your videos as there so entertaining and your such a top friendly bloke and I always enjoy your content hope your having a good day so far Mark 👍

@paultchax502 Год назад

Yes Pax is a Utonagan. Breed to keep the wolflike look of the 3 breeds they were bred from. Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies and German Shepard's.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Paul, glad you were able to provide the details. Lovely dog too. All the best 😊👍

@rezaalan3991 Год назад

Great trip. Huge bus, suitable for passenger and courier operation to be honest.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Thanks mate - yep decent bus this 👍

@dcbrit2003 Год назад

Try the citylink bus from Glasgow to Portree

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Yes that is on my radar 😊👍

@southwesterncamper4848 Год назад

Another fantastic one 👏🏽 As for CityLink suggestions, I'd say either Glasgow to Fort William, Fort William to Inverness or Inverness to Ullapool ... or hey, why not do it south to north as one long vlog? 😉

@walterfillingham Год назад

Glasgow to Uig... now that's some journey

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers both, yep the Glasgow to Uig trip is one I’ve looked at in the past 😊👍

@keithwatkins7908 Год назад

Another great video, with Scotland looking great, and the trip was cheap, so the Scots can only complain about you calling Arbroath Smokie a kipper ....lol. I only went to Dundee once, it was a New Years eve on a Sunday, and it was closed!

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Dundee was closed lol, tell you what it was freezing when I was there. Beautiful city though, will definitely go back 👍

@markmcniven2625 Год назад

Fun fact. That coach started life, brand new, as the X74 running between Glasgow and Dumfries.

@s125ish Год назад

I thought these have been on the x7 since new, the ones from x74 are in citylink livery and on m92 route

@markmcniven2625 Год назад

The ones with the reg that starts with YX65 are the ones from Dumfries.

@fraserbain225 Год назад

Hi, yes Pax is a Utonagan and a member of the Canine Crew, the UK'S first airport therapy dog team.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

That’s it Fraser, thanks. I couldn’t quite remember but yep, had a great chat with who I presume are the Canine Crew (well the human members obviously). Think it’s a really good idea and I hope to see them again sometime soon.

@derisleybrittain Год назад

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@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

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@maxwellquinney1320 Год назад

should take the citylink bus from edinhurgh bus station to glasgow buchanan bus station

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Yep, that’s definitely an option Maxwell, cheers 😊👍

@sciisfun Год назад

As a stagecoach mechanic (not up north) the issue with the usb is there is no indicators when inspecting to see if they’re functional or not, and there isn’t the time, or equipment to test each one individually. Not great on a journey like this, more of a minor annoyance while around town

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Yep, no biggie for me. Worth mentioning in the video though I believe it may be down to the driver not switching them on (see Cameron’ comment). I’ll ask them if it happens again.

@ashleyrobinson4217 Год назад

Still reccomend the 'Land End Coaster' Spectacualr run for only £5!

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

I’ve just got to get down there Ashley. I will, but may be a while tbh 😊

@DJ_Spazzy Год назад

Arbroath man here, insulted by your comments but shall overlook them ;) my friend drives the X7 and I'm dissapointed you never got him as your driver

@LetsMakeaTrip 10 месяцев назад

Cheers mate, sorry about that. I’ll come back one day and maybe go to the football 👍

@DJ_Spazzy 10 месяцев назад

@@LetsMakeaTrip it's fine, it's not as if we do not know where you are coming from! Hope to see you visit us again and hopefully you will discover the Arbroath Charm ;)

@tsungiraichiramba Год назад

Have you done X5 - Bedford to Oxford

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

I haven’t, no. Sell it to me! 😊

@drsteele Год назад

As a former Aberdeen resident that seems an odd route of Aberdeen via Union Street.

@walterfillingham Год назад

yes but then the X7 picks up most passengers from Union Street and Holburn Junction

@paulsehstedt6275 Год назад

Why didn't you ask the driver about the USB power socket. Maybe, he had switched the power off or a fuse failed. Nice video.

@walterfillingham Год назад

They seem to go off when the reading lights are switched off, I did ask a driver once on the X7 but he was honest and said he didn’t know what all the buttons do and didn’t want to play around with them! Lol

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cameron reckons the driver needs to flick the switch in the cab and that’s all it needs. I’ll ask if I get the same issue again 😊👍

@iancampbell6925 Год назад

does it have air-con?

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

I would presume so. Temperature was fine for my trip, no issues at all.

@NintendoFanboy21 Год назад

Is the £2 bus fare not included in Scotland?

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Unfortunately not.

@rowannicholls7285 Год назад

😮😂😊😅😊😮😮😅😮

@chriscotterill1989 Год назад

You did well catching one of the few remaining coaches in X7 Coastrider livery - as they are all being phased out into the Yellow Distance livery Also worth pointing out a Day Ticket is £11.00 (50p more than the single journey you paid) & that covers you on Stagecoach buses as far south as Edinburgh & Glasgow!!!!

@walterfillingham Год назад

I know, I once did Aberdeen to Edniburgh travelling on the X7 to Dundee, another Xsomething to Glenrothes, then another Xsometing to Edinburgh with that ticket

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Cheers Chris. Yes I’m going to look at day tickets next time I’m up there. I had a fixed schedule this time but yep agree, the day ranger would be best if I was doing multiple journeys.

@anderson357 Год назад

Why no concession travel.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

No what I meant Alan was my ticket was a standard adult single with no concessions used. I’m sure if you qualified you could get a reduced fare. 😊👍

@Sam-bz1hr Год назад

why not £2 for the ticket 🧐

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

It’s not a thing in Scotland.

@Sam-bz1hr Год назад

@@LetsMakeaTrip oh really thanks for that information

@joshuajeffrey1843 Год назад

Hi why do u do a megabus from BAIRMINGHAM TO LONDON

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

I’ve done that Joshua on one of my earlier videos (down to Heathrow) 👍

@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko Год назад

Thank you for showing me my hame Sasanach. I felt so hame sick looking at my old stamping ground of Dundee and Arbroath. I almost choked when you referred to the Arbroath Smokie as a kipper. I could not control the expletives that gushed out of my mouth when you said that. I'll forgive you however. I remember when in Scotland back in 2001 which was the last time I got to travel, I had a photo taken of maself exactly where yo uwere standing on the port side of Captain SCOTT's ship Discovery. So many guid memories! Many thanks for the sentimental journey.

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Hi Angus, cheers mate. Yep, sorry about the kippers thing, I’m just trying to ‘encourage some engagement’! Loved Dundee btw but it was so blimmin cold! I’ll have to go back one day - need to try the airport. All the best 😊👍

@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko Год назад

@@LetsMakeaTrip Hello Mark. Seriously. I loved your video my friend. I was joking about the Smokies v Kippers. I don't care so long as they taste like Smokies 😅. It was delightful to see my beloved Scotland again. There is an old saying. You can take the boy out off Scotland but you will NEVER take Scotland out of the Boy! I'am sure you have tugged at the heart strings of most Scots and expatriate Scots. Please keep these videos coming. I'd love to see some footage of the Isle of Skye again. Safe travels my friend. Slàinte mhath!

@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko Год назад

@@LetsMakeaTrip PS: Dundee is never cold LOL. Cold is when the tyres of your car freeze to the road !!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

@littlebigman6957 Год назад

The middle seat at the back of the coach has a 3 point seat belt because these are exposed seats. Nothing to stop you rolling down the aisle if the driver has to brake hard

@LetsMakeaTrip Год назад

Yep, thought as much. There were a couple on the seats at the top of the stairs too 👍

@littlebigman6957 Год назад

@Let’s Make a Trip! The funny thing is, though, I have driven plaxton interdeckers, and stagecoach seems to be the only company that specifies 3 + 1 seats at the front.