2013 Euro trip - Attendees from Ireland.

[LeinsCSL]

I've been having a look at the logistics of getting across to the continent.

If you choose to travel the Hull Amsterdam route, it's an overnight (10hr.45min) crossing, departing Hull at 8-30pm. and arriving in Amsterdam at approx. 8.15am. the following morning.
The cost is approx. £238 based on; car, driver and passenger, this includes a 2 person cabin. http://www.poferriesoffers.co.uk/

The DFDS ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam is again overnight, considerably cheaper (on a quick look) but adds approx 4hrs to the crossing time departing at 5.30pm. and arriving at 9.30am. (Late start for the journey to Munich) http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/ferry-r...-to-amsterdam/

Either route leaves an 8hr. drive on the other side to Munich (so a fair bit of sight seeing involved, albeit fleeting)

Conclusion:Arrive Munich 6/7.00/9.00pm. Totally knackered.artyman:

P&O go from Hull - Rotterdam too, which is a bit further south than Amsterdam. Not a huge amount in it, but possibly knocks off about 30mins on the journey

[Neil M]

P&O go from Hull - Rotterdam too, which is a bit further south than Amsterdam. Not a huge amount in it, but possibly knocks off about 30mins on the journey

I think it will be swings and roundabouts, I did have a quick look at that as an alternative, but being further south will involve a longer crossing time and in consequence a later start 9.30/10.30, but a little less driving time as you said.
However that might put us in Munich much later than anticipated via the Amsterdam Route.

Whatever route is decided there's one thing for sure - we'll have to hit the ground running to make Munich before bedtime :hahaha:

[LeinsCSL]

I think it will be swings and roundabouts, I did have a quick look at that as an alternative, but being further south will involve a longer crossing time and in consequence a later start 9.30/10.30, but a little less driving time as you said.
However that might put us in Munich much later than anticipated via the Amsterdam Route.

Whatever route is decided there's one thing for sure - we'll have to hit the ground running to make Munich before bedtime :hahaha:

Where are you seeing the Hull-Amsterdam route btw? I can only see Hull-Rotterdam with P&O

[Neil M]

Where are you seeing the Hull-Amsterdam route btw? I can only see Hull-Rotterdam with P&O

You're correct :thumbs:my mistake, I got my 'Dams' mixed up, misinterpreted the information on destinations (P&O page 2). :banghead:
Consolation prize attached, graphic of destination for costs info. (original is over sized so attaching has shrunk it)

[Bounce]

You're correct :thumbs:my mistake, I got my 'Dams' mixed up, misinterpreted the information on destinations (P&O page 2). :banghead:[/I]

Bloody good job your not running bomber command.:hahaha::hahaha:

[shimmy]

Bloody good job your not running bummer command.:hahaha::hahaha:

bloody right :-D


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[LeinsCSL]

You're correct :thumbs:my mistake, I got my 'Dams' mixed up, misinterpreted the information on destinations (P&O page 2). :banghead:
Consolation prize attached, graphic of destination for costs info. (original is over sized so attaching has shrunk it)

No probs :thumbs:

I wouldn't normally choose Rotterdam over Amsterdam, but in this case I will

[Neil M]

Bloody good job your not running bomber command.:hahaha::hahaha:

What a Plonker - bad day at the office. PS: Don't mention the War :hahaha:

[shimmy]

My fav film



WE ARE THE MODS, WE ARE THE MODS, WE ARE WE ARE WE ARE THE MODS!

[Bounce]

My fav film



WE ARE THE MODS, WE ARE THE MODS, WE ARE WE ARE WE ARE THE MODS!

I can picture you on a Lambretta in a Parker and Trilby hat.:thumbs:

[bryce]

How easy is it for you lads to get to newcastle and we could do the overnight ferry to amsterdam and have a few beers ?

No probs for me Mark. Saves us (scottish/irish side) 100 miles or 200 round. Also, really like the idea of some beers. I'll go with the flow however.

How much of the other side is on the 'bahn by the way?

[need4speed]

No probs for me Mark. Saves us (scottish/irish side) 100 miles or 200 round. Also, really like the idea of some beers. I'll go with the flow however.

How much of the other side is on the 'bahn by the way?

Takes about 2 hours to get across Holland either from Ijmuiden or Rotterdam and into Germany and the pretty much onto the Autobahn although a lot of it is not derestricted.

[bryce]

Iirc, Stranraer to Newcastle is around 3 hours, maybe a tad more if...

3 hours should cover it easy Baz. Stranraer to Dumfries 1h15 - Dumfries to Newcastle 1h30.

[bryce]

Takes about 2 hours to get across Holland either from Ijmuiden or Rotterdam and into Germany and the pretty much onto the Autobahn although a lot of it is not derestricted.

Sweet. Gonna need some good runs to do 500+ in one shift. :whistle:

[Mark CSL]

Sweet. Gonna need some good runs to do 500+ in one shift. :whistle:

Yes but it will be a great 500miles in the epic CSL :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs: