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Alfa Travel UK & Ireland Coach Holidays

Example Holiday Summary

5 days Mon-Fri, Wed-Sat, Sat-Wed (mid week breaks usually low season only)
7 days Sun-Sat, 8 days Sun-Sun
Some 2-4 days trips may also be available depending on the destination and events.

Day 1 - feeder pickup 5:45am-10:00am, depending on location.
Burtonwood depart 10:15am-11:00am. Hotel arrival 3:30pm-7:00pm

Days 2-4 (5 day holiday) - usually 2 excursions and 1 free day
Days 2-6 (7 day holiday) - usually 3 excursions and 2 free days
Days 2-7 (8 day holiday) - usually 3 excursions and 3 free days
Itineraries are shown on the holiday information page and will be confirmed when you receive your travel ticket. Changes may be made during the week due to weather, venue closures or vehicle servicing.

Day 5/7/8 - Hotel departure 7:00am-10:00am. Burtonwood arrival 3:15pm-4:15pm
Feeder departures 4:00pm-5:00pm.

Journey times subject to delays caused by peak traffic, roadworks, accidents, etc.
Sunday journey times are usually shorter than week days, especially Fridays.

Contact me if you would like research into local bus/train services and destinations for free days.
I will do this for free but ask for a small donation. Research can take an hour or three.

Destinations from the North West

Destinations from other regions may vary.
England - Central
    Chipping Norton, Nottingham, Oxford, Sheffield, Symonds Yat, West Bromwich
England - East Coast
   Cromer*, Great Yarmouth*, Skegness, Southend on Sea
England - North East & Yorkshire
   Bridlington, Harrogate, Northumberland, Scarborough, Sheffield, Skegness, Whitby, York
England - North West
   Blackpool*, Isle of Man Douglas, Kendal, Liverpool, Lytham St Annes, Morecambe
England - South & South East
   Bognor Regis*, Bournemouth*, Eastbourne*, Gillingham, London, Sandown IOW*, Shanklin IOW*, Stevenage, Weymouth
England - South West
   Exmouth*, Ilfracombe*, Newquay*, Paignton, St Ives, Torquay*, Weston Super Mare*
Ireland
   Ballymena, Belfast, Donegal, Ennis, Killarney
Scotland
   Aberdeen, Aberfoyle, Arran, Bannockburn, Biggar, Blairgowrie, Carrbridge, Dunoon*, Edinburgh Tattoo, Fort William*, Largs, Melrose, Oban, Orkney, Pitlochry, Strathpeffer
Wales
   Criccieth*, Llandrindod Wells*, Llandudno*, Oswestry, Porthcawl, Tenby*

*More dates are available for these destinations. Others less than 20 trips per year.

Destinations as listed in August 2023 and subject to change.
Some destinations have limited dates.
The Map shows their own Leisureplex Hotels.

Trips listed as at 11/08/23 - lower numbers mean limited dates
Ireland: Ballymena & Killarney 5, Donegal, Ennis 4
Scotland: Fort William 74, Dunoon 70, Arran & Carrbridge 10, Aberfoyle & Blairgowrie 9, Biggar 6, Orkney 4, Strathpeffer 3, Aberdeen, Melrose & Oban 2
Wales: Llandudno 86, Porthcawl 68, Criccieth 66, Tenby 48, Llandrindod Wells 8, Oswestry 6
England - Central: only 2-8 trips to each destination
England - East Coast: Great Yarmouth 68, Cromer 57, Skegness 11
England - North East & Yorkshire: Scarborough 76, Bridlington 52, others up to 8 trips
England - North West: Blackpool 67, Isle of Man 14, others up to 5 trips
England - South & South East: Isle of Wight 119, Eastbourne 82, Bournemouth 64, Bognor Regis 55, Weymouth 19, London 12, others up to 6 trips
England - South West: Torquay 125, Ilfracombe 63, Newquay 56, Exmouth & Weston Super Mare 53, others up to 5 trips

Pickup points in the North West

The further away from the feeder point the earlier the pickup. Depending on the tour it may be possible to join at a motorway services on route.

To check pickup times just start the booking process.
This will also show you room availability.

VISIT THE ALFA WEBSITE
to view all the current pick up points

The Hotels that I've stayed at (Scotland)

  • Braemar 2004 & Ballater 2005 - destinations no longer used
  • DUNOON - Selborne Hotel (Leisureplex) 2006,07,12,19,20,23 [Google map]
    10-15 min walk to the town centre, ferry and service buses, via promenade or inland roads. Short walk to the beach. Hourly service bus (489) from the hotel. Level floor for Restaurant, Entertainment and Bar area.
  • FORT WILLIAM - Croit Anna Hotel (Leisureplex) 2008 [Google map]
    3 mile walk to the town centre, along the loch. Irregular service buses (913,914,915,916) from the hotel.
    Train Station at Fort William to Mallaig & Glasgow - limited services.
  • Strathpeffer (different hotels now used) 2018 [Google map]
    Located near the centre of the quiet village. A short walk to hourly service bus (27).

    information correct as at 11th August 2023

The Hotels that I've stayed at (Wales)

  • CRICCIETH - George IV Hotel (Leisureplex) 2014 [Google map]
    Central Town location, on the main road - rear room recommended. Short walk to railway station and services buses (3,T2).
    5 min walk to the beach. 10 min walk to the castle.
  • PORTHCAWL - Seabank Hotel (Leisureplex) 2019 & 2025 [Google map]
    Cliff top location just a short walk to the beach, local shops and regular service buses (63,172,X2).
    due to revisit 14th-18th May 2025
  • TENBY - Cliffe Norton Hotel (Leisureplex) 2022 [Google map]
    Located a short uphill walk from the town. Belisha Beacon pedestrian crossing outside the hotel which affects some rooms.
    10 min walk to railway station. 5 min walk to hourly service buses (349,351,381,TNB Coaster)
    Confusing hotel layout due to 3 houses being connected. Not enough signage for the restaurant and reception.
  • Llandrindod Wells - Hotel Commodore (independent, family run) 2023 [Google map]
    Centrally located in the small, hilly, village. A short walk to bi-hourly service buses (48,B57,T4,X47). 5 minute walk to railway station. Lovely park and lake walks - via steep hills. Level floor for Restaurant, Entertainment and Bar area.

    information correct as at 8th August 2023

The Hotels that I've stayed at (England)

  • Folkstone 2004 - destination no longer used
  • Bournemouth (different hotel now used) 2008 [Google map]
    Located in the city centre. A short walk to local service buses. 10 min walk to the pier and beach. 1 mile to railway station.
  • GREAT YARMOUTH - New Beach Hotel (Leisureplex) 2020 [Google map]
    Located by the pier and around the corner from the main shopping street. 1 mile to railway station. 10 min walk to bus station.
  • EXMOUTH - Cavendish Hotel (Leisureplex) 2021 [Google map]
    Located in the sea front just 5 min walk from shops, ferries and local service buses. 10 min walk to railway station.
  • Isle of Wight, SANDOWN - Bayshore Hotel (Leisureplex) - 2021,23 [Google map]
    Located opposite the pier - lights may affect some rooms. A short but very steep walk to regular service buses. A longer flatter walk is available. 15 min uphill walk to railway station. 1 main shopping street with few shops. Steps down to entertainment area from the bar. Steps down to the restaurant from the entertainment area.
    Alternative hotel in Shanklin - Shanklin Hotel [Google map]
  • SCARBOROUGH - Cumberland Hotel (Leisureplex) 2022 [Google map]
    Located at the top of the cliff. 10 min walk from the town centre and railway station. Short walk to local service buses.
    Alternative hotel in Bridlington - Monarch Hotel [Google map]
  • WESTON-SUPER-MARE - Anchor Head Hotel (Leisureplex) 2022 [Google map]
    Cliff top location at the end of the town. 30 min local service bus stop near hotel (1 coaster). 5 mins to the beach. 1.5 miles to railway station. 1 mile walk to the town centre, pier and other local service buses.
  • EASTBOURNE - Queens Hotel (Leisureplex) 2023 [Google map]
    Located near the pier. Bus stops very close to the hotel. 15 in walk to railways station. 5 min walk to town centre.
    Steps to most areas in the hotel.
  • BOGNOR REGIS - Royal Norfolk Hotel (Leisureplex) 2024 [Google map]
    A 5 min walk to the pier and about 10 min walk to the town centre, bus stops and train station. Some buses from outside the hotel. Level access to most areas of the hotel.
  • ILFRACOMBE - Imperial Hotel (Leisureplex) 2024 [Google map]
    Bus stops near the hotel and 5 min walk to the main shopping street with other bus stops.
    10 min walk to the Lundy Ferry Terminal (seasonal)
    due to visit 8th-15th October
  • WEYMOUTH - Royal Hotel (Leisureplex) 2024 [Google map]
    A 5 min walk from just about everything. Regular trains to London and other destinations.
    due to visit 16th-20th October
  • NEWQUAY - Eliot Hotel (Leisureplex) 2025 [Google map]
    5 min walk to trains, buses, the beach and a little further to the town centre. Limited train services.
    due to visit 10th-14th March & 5th-12th July

    information correct as at 31st August 2024

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