Yes, a few times, much better than driving down. We get on the first pick up at Washington services on the A1. We usually leave at 6:00 a.m. (Ventura and Britannia), a quick pickup at Scotch Corner (stay on bus) and then a 10 minute stop at Wetherby while more passengers are loaded on. There is a longer stop for lunch which is mandatory for the driver.
Usually pull into the dock around 1:45 p.m. Bar one time we have been on the ship in around 20 minutes later. Cases were at the cabin door when we got there. Drop hand luggage in cabin and go straight to buffet for some food before it closes.
While I find the journey comfortable enough usually the first night is an early one for us. We tend to get up around 4 to get ready, cases in taxi then travel to the service station. We are normally there early but I prefer that in case of any overnight road closures.
There is a Travel lodge next to it and I think possibly some other motel next door to that one. The next time we go I might try stopping overnight instead of a taxi on the morning.
Coming home the coach doesn't leave until later. I can't remember the exact time but 9-9:30 a.m. The port staff have to count all the passengers before it leaves. We usually get back to Washington services around 4:45 p.m. Now the strange thing is, there probably will be less stops on the way home.
I have short legs but hubby finds it ok, even with a big bag under his legs. I sleep due to the travel tablets he listens to something on his head phones.