Coach pick-up from Edinburgh

[cruise saint]

Hi, first time cruiser so sorry if this is a silly question.

 

Does anyone know roughly what time the coach pick-up from Edinburgh to travel to Southampton is? Also can anyone recommend a hotel near to the pick-up point?

 

Thanks.

[miniyorkie]

Hello Cruise Saint. I think it will depend on which coach operator you are using and perhaps your fixed allocation time for boarding. We are travelling by cruise connect next Tuesday from Bolton and pick up time is now 8.45. which is later than anticipated as last time the coach was 7am. We board at 2.30 and the confirmation from the cruise operator states that we should, therefore, time it quite well to coincide with boarding time.

[jasperado]

Last year we were in contact with a couple through CC and they came from Glasgow. They had to catch the coach at about 3am :eek: and as I understand the same timings were applicable to Edinburgh pick ups.

With the distance its a 11 to 12 hour trip with speed restrictions and comfort stops.

The coach companies aim to get to Southampton around 2.30pm.

You might have to stay in the pub until kicking out time unless you can get a Travel Inn or a Premiere Inn (or equivelant) so you can rest the afternoon and evening.