Does anyone know of a bus station that they actually like?

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[johnneyw]

Quote from Rob on the Hill on the "New Images" thread. "Number 3 is the delight that is Swindon bus station! "

While some stations, be they old or modern, are often fondly regarded or highly esteemed, it seems to me that bus stations don't quite seem to spark such enthusiams.

Could I be wrong here?  Are there bus stations of any note or value that fire the hearts and minds of forum members?

Likewise, are there any that fall into the "spectacularly awful" category that also warrent mention?


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[Bmblbzzz]

There's a place called Kielce in central Poland where the bus station has a domed glass roof that makes it look like a flying saucer. In fact, that's what the locals call it. And it has litter bins in the shape of penguins (though they don't talk like the ones on Barry Island).

[johnneyw]

There's a place called Kielce in central Poland where the bus station has a domed glass roof that makes it look like a flying saucer. In fact, that's what the locals call it. And it has litter bins in the shape of penguins (though they don't talk like the ones on Barry Island).

Blimey, just googled it and it really does look like the Martians have landed.

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 I like Nailsworth and Dursley bus stations for being just 2 or 3 stands with no facilities.
The worse one I came across was in Rome with stands for buses and not a timetable or any signs or words of what left from where. The buses were just as bad, all the same model, and all painted the same shade of blue. It was ask the driver or at the tabak half a mile down the road which was the only place you could buy tickets as the the drivers didnt have any way of handling cash/issuing tickets.
Gloucester, Paignton (Stagecoach) and Penzance (First) seem to have improved greatly in recent years.
Have to agree with grahame about Hull.....it is indeed a 'paragon' of a station...but at the same time it is the mostly thinly populated city I have ever come across in the UK^▸ (United Kingdom).

[grahame]

While some stations, be they old or modern, are often fondly regarded or highly esteemed, it seems to me that bus stations don't quite seem to spark such enthusiams.

Could I be wrong here?  Are there bus stations of any note or value that fire the hearts and minds of forum members?

I was in Hull a couple of weeks back and thought "wow" to the bus station set into one side of the railway station. And now that you mention it, I don't often think "wow" to a bus station.   Has anyone used a bus to / from Hull - was I right to get a really positive view of it?

Trains to the left (top picture).  Gifts for Mummy in the middle.  Buses to the right (bottom picture).

[johnneyw]

I like Nailsworth and Dursley bus stations for being just 2 or 3 stands with no facilities.
The worse one I came across was in Rome with stands for buses and not a timetable or any signs or words of what left from where. The buses were just as bad, all the same model, and all painted the same shade of blue. It was ask the driver or at the tabak half a mile down the road which was the only place you could buy tickets as the the drivers didnt have any way of handling cash/issuing tickets.
Gloucester, Paignton (Stagecoach) and Penzance (First) seem to have improved greatly in recent years.
Have to agree with grahame about Hull.....it is indeed a 'paragon' of a station...but at the same time it is the mostly thinly populated city I have ever come across in the UK^▸ (United Kingdom).

Paignton used to be pretty unremarkable at best, glad to hear it's a bit better. Plymouth was pretty grim too, dunno if that's been worked on recently.

I must say, I have to agree with both Grahame and yourself that Hull really looks a bit special.

[martyjon]

Likewise, are there any that fall into the "spectacularly awful" category that also warrent mention?

I nominate "Yate Bus Station" for this category, it will give any other contender a good run for their money !!!!

[JayMac]

Preston. Remarkable bus station. Dire town.

[johnneyw]

Blinkin' flip, google images of Preston bus station make it look more like an International Airport of some size and importance.


Yate bus station for worst in the UK^▸ (United Kingdom), Martyjon? A strong contender for sure, until you go to Plymouth Bretonside (unless it's been given a facelift since the 1970s/80s).

[martyjon]

.... and a mandatory W H Smiths too.

[JayMac]

Preston. Remarkable bus station. Dire town.

[TonyK]

Preston. Remarkable bus station. Dire town.

My old stamping ground occasionally. Dark satanic mills and all that. First time I saw Led Zeppelin was in Preston, so it ain't all bad.

I must say, I have to agree with both Grahame and yourself that Hull really looks a bit special.

But the road to Hull is paved with good intentions, they say.

[martyjon]

Can anyone beat this ;-

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__60AF3vdUew/TUcVr82OLjI/AAAAAAAAC3U/L-ddQ1OyavQ/s1600/yate+bus+station+%25284%2529a.jpg

[Bmblbzzz]

I like Nailsworth and Dursley bus stations for being just 2 or 3 stands with no facilities.

There used to be, maybe still is, a good Indian restaurant just by Nailsworth bus station.

[TonyK]

My favourite (so far) is Santiago, Chile, or Valparaiso at the other end. Tiverton isn't bad, although actual buses are thin on the ground. Smack in the centre of town, unlike Bristol.