Friday 19 June 2009

All Aboard 'The Pride of Llandudno' Route 1

Photographs (c) Llandudno Local

Photographs (c) Llandudno Local

WELL i've had a very enjoyable day so far, not only did I have the kind privilege of being invited to attend the launch of Arriva's new bus service, I also got best seat up front too!

Theres a new bus in town! The 'Pride of Llandudno' Route No.1 will run every hour from 28th June to 6th September from Llandudno's North shore. So what's all the fuss about? It is the only 'open top' tour service that covers Llandudno, Conwy AND the Great Orme's magnificent Marine Drive, so now you can sit back and enjoy some of the best sights in North Wales from the elevated height of the double-decker open top roof. The full tour takes approximately 2 hours and packed with audible commentary, and you can hop-on and hop-off as much as you like en-route.

Fare prices are £7 for adults, £3.50 for children, with a family saver option. Senior citizens £5, and free for local senior pass holders with terms.

8 comments:

  1. The FARES sound very fair.

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  2. Sir Walter Raleigh19 June 2009 at 19:21

    Why have they allowed a bus terminus in the middle of the promenade? I've been campaigning for a cycle path along there, and now they allow this. Disgraceful! How's the lifeboat going to get past that thing?

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  3. You've been having more scoops than the local ice-cream man recently Craig.

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  4. Demolition Derby20 June 2009 at 00:17

    Pity about the ruins of the pier pavilion and Pen Morfa that people will observe as the bus enters and exits the Marine Drive.

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  5. Re: Walter

    The bus was photographed here was for the launch, I don't think it will actually be departing from the promenade itself.

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  6. I should think the bus will depart from the area opposite the pier gates.

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  7. That's going to be a pretty busy area then, as its currently used by the Land Train, Marine Drive Tour coach, Llandudno & Conwy Sightseeing double decker and the odd coach that is setting down/picking up passengers!

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  8. The service will run every hour during the day on a 'hop-on hop-off' basis.
    There is also a family ticket priced at £20. On Saturday, June 27, the service will run every two hours from 9.30am and will be free to all passengers.
    Tickets are available directly from the driver or from the Llandudno or Conwy Tourist Information centres and other authorised retailers.

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