Re: Haugesund - Norway: Travel Advice needed

"Anders Bj." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "OZ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm flying into Haugesund from London - Stanstead towards the end of
> > December 2003.  I'm really keen to go to Bergen, but am having real
> > difficulty finding any info on the best way to get from the Airport to
> > the Ferry Terminal and the appropriate service onto Bergen.
>
>
> Airport to town/ferry:
> Distance aprox. 15 kms. Taxi or bus.
> Reguklar busservice only a few times a day, depends on what day you are
> traveling: http://www.reiseinfo.no/nettbuss/ruter/r/26-303.htm
> (Lufthavn=airport, 1=Monday....7=Sunday)
> They might have an airport-bus as well, but I don't rememeber from last
> time. Best thing is to see when you get there unless you want to call
> them: + 47 52 85 79 00
>
>
> Haugesund to Bergen:
> Go to  Flaggruten on http://www.flaggruten.no/hsd/flaggrutenEng.nsf
>
>
> Have a nice trip - and make sure your seatbelt is fastened! I've landed in
> Haugesund in the winter-storms, not everone likes it.
>
> Regards,
> Anders B.
> Oslo/Norway
>

Anders,

Many thanks!  I'll give the number a call and see what advice they can give
me.  I'm ideally looking to book a hotel in Bergen and get there straight
from Haugesund via bus and boat - this info will help me plan the journey!

Thanks again!

Oz