Trip to Stone / Stafford 24-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44514	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
100	Stoke, adj stop Q	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35939	Newcastle BS	Stone, Radford Street	101	First Potteries
35946	Stone, Radford Street	Stafford, Station Road	101	First Potteries
35944	Stafford BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
35943	Newcastle BS	Stoke, Lytton Street	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. On the way to the bus stop we saw Autocabs DU70 XKM. We stood at the bus stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 44514 on a #11 to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down City Road and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67151 in Stoke

We crossed the road to wait for the next station bound bus. As it got closer we saw that it was D&G Bus 100 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 100 in Stoke

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme YA67 VBB. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle bus station

We sat at the bottom of the bus station to wait for a bus towards Stone. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63362 on a #22 to Longton. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35939 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35939 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stone before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. When we got to the main stop we got up and got of the bus. Once off the bus we walked down the high Street. We crossed over the ring road and we continued Southwards down the B5027. We turned around and we headed back up the High Street. We stopped at Superdrug and we did some shopping. Later on we went to a cafe. It was busy so we continued up the High Street and we went to pub. Matthew had a burger and fries washed down with a Coke. For afters he had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. He went to the toilet and afterwards we set up Station Road. We crossed back over the road and we waited for the bus to Stafford. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35946 on a #101 to Stafford. We got on the bus and we scanned the Knot day tictes before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off around the one-way system past Morrisons and we continued down the A520 and we crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the A51 goes Eastwards and we ran Southwards through the fast section on the A34 to the A513 roundabout. We ran the last couple of miles into town down the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Tenterbanks and we turned right onto Victoria Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we got up and got off the bus. We continued to the railway station and and Matthew decided he wanted to go to the toilet. Once out of the station we walked along Victoria Road and we went back past St Mary's into the town centre and we walked over market Square onto Gaolgate Street. At the top we turned right and we stopped at the bus station. In the bus station we saw Select Bus 41 on a #9 to Highfields.

Select Bus 41 in Stafford bus station

Also seen was Select Bus 22 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select Bus 22 in Stafford bus station

Also in the bus station was Select Bus 18 on a #875 to Cannock.

Select Bus 18 in Stafford bus station

We saw a bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35944 in Stafford bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. Due to roadworks on the A34 roundabout we turned left onto the M6 link road and at the first roundabout we did a 180' turned and rejoined the A34. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35943 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35943 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went forwards onto Church Street and the bus topped in the town centre. After a brief stop we continued over the A500 and we got up and got off the bus just before the railway bridge. We walked up City Road and we cut across onto Temple Street and into the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. We went downstairs and Matthew had a plaster on his hand. We went out onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. We stopped at the kebab shop and we brought burger and fries. When we brought the food we walked back down City Road and we turned left into Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use the computer. For tea Matthew had Pizza followed a couple of slices of syrup sponge puddinge. Later on Matthew went downstairs. We set off onto Temple Streeet and onto Christchurch Street and into the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a Milky Way before setting off back to the house. We went onto Christchurch Street and onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew went back to his room to chill out. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Stafford 10-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67178	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
35944	Newcastle BS	Stafford, Chell Road	101	First Potteries
35938	Stafford, Gatehouse Theatre	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
112	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	1	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Stafford on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We continued to the stop outside the flats and we waited for a bus to Newcastle. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67178 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67178 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Stafford. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63117 on a #4 to Crackley.

First Potteries 63117 in Newcastle bus station

Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35950 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35950 in Newcastle bus station

As expected it was required First Potteries 35944 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35944 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Stafford before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham and then we got onto the fast section of the A34. We ran through Tittensor to Darlaston and we continued down to the North end of Stone. We Veered left onto Newcastle Road and we ran into Stone town centre. After going around the one-way system and onto Stafford Road. We crossed over the A34 onto Eccleshall Road. We turned left onto Tilling Drive and we ran onto the industrial estate. We saw former Wolverhampton Council minibus WX07 DKN. We rejoined the A34 at the roundabout where the Eastbound A51. We continued North through Burston and Sandon. We turned right onto the B5066 and we ran through Enson and we reached Hopton. We turned right onto the A513 and we turned left onto the A34 onto Foregate Street and we turned right onto Chell Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked Westwards along Chell Road and we turned right onto Gaolgate Street. We stopped at pub. For dinner Matthew had a mixed grill washed down with a glass of Coke. For afters Matthew had a slice of chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished eating we set off onto Greengate Street and we went in the Katharine House Hospice Shop. We went on Market Square and we continued along Martin Street. Afterwards we cut through onto Eastgate Street. We saw First Potteries 35932 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35932 in Stafford

Another vehicle seen was Select 9 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select 9 in Stafford

Looking at the bus stop we could see that buses here were every half an hour and only back towards Newcastle. We saw Select 5 on layover.

Select 5 in Stafford

On the way to the car park we saw Chaserider 166 on layover.

Chaserider 166 in Stafford

Whilst we waited we saw Select 40 on layover.

Select 40 in Stafford

Once off the bus we had a look to see what else we might catch. We saw Chaserider 167 on a #405 to Uttoxeter.

Chaserider 167 in Stafford

A few minutes later we saw required Select 35 on layover.

Select 35 in Stafford

Another vehicle seen was Select 10 on layover.

Select 10 in Stafford

We turned right onto Cope Street and we turned left onto Bridge Street. Once out of the taxi we a visited the Superbowl. Matthew brought a cup of Coke and Matthew visited the toilet. We set off on foot along Riverside and we headed into Marks and Spencer. Matthew visited the toilet. We over the road and we walked over to Cope Street. We ran up Eastgate and we waited for a bus back to Newcastle. A few minutes later we saw required Select 27 on a #877 to Wolverhampton.

Select 27 in Stafford

Behind the was Select 22 on a #8 to Parkside.

Select 22 in Stafford

As few minutes later we saw Select 14 on a #12 to Doxey.

Select 14 in Stafford

Whilst we waited for a bus we spotted Arriva Midlands 3753 on a #5 to Telford.

Arriva Midlands 3753 in Stafford

A short time later the bus arrived on stand. We saw it was First Potteries 35938 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35938 in Stafford

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before we went upstairs and down towards. The bus set off onto Eastgate and along North Walls and into the Gaol Square bus station. We left the bus station onto the A34 and we ran Northwards to the edge of town. We continued up the fast section of the A34 to the edge of Stone and then we turned left onto the industrial estate. We ran around the estate and onto Tiling Drive. We turned right onto Eccleshall Road and we crossed the A34 onto Stafford Road. We turned left onto Crown Street and we stopped at the main stop in Stone. We ran North up Newcastle Road and we re-joined the Northbound A34. We ran Morth through Meaford and Tittensor and up into Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. Once we got ot the bus station we got up and got off the bus. In the bus station we stopped at the toilet. Afterwards we waited for a bus back to Fenton. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 112 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G Bus 112 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto barracks Road and we ran down onto the Southbound A34. We turned left into the hospital and we saw Roseville BV60 BAA. We ran through the grounds and onto Hilton Road. We continued onto Albany Road and we turned right onto The Avenue. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A52 and we ran through Hartshill and down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. We ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room. Later on we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we we around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's to put diesel in the car. Once we had filled up with diesel we set off onto London Road and we conrinued onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto the A500 and we headed North. We decided to come off onto the A527. We ran forwards into Chell. At the end of High Lane the end we turned left onto the A527 and we ran up through Fegg Hayes and Brindley Ford. We went around the outskirts of Biddulph and we turned left onto Wharf Road. We parked up near to Wharf Road and set off. We walked around the corner around onto the High Street and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had Southern fried chicken strips with chips followed by chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. Once we had finished we walked down the road to Sainsbury's where Matthew brought a Panda mask. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off onto the the A527 and around Biddulph before going South through Knypersley and Brindley Ford. We through Pits Hill and Sandyford past the site of a new Burger King. I accidentally went too far around the roundabout and went into KFC we turned around and got back onto the roundabout. We crossed over the A50 and we ran down to the A500. We ran Southwards through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We ran up the A52 under the railway line and we ran forwards onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Derby 05-06-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44514	Fenton, Berry Hill Road	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
164	Hanley BS	Uttoxeter BS	32	D&G Bus
30903	Uttoxeter BS	Hatton, Salt Box	401	Rotala Diamond
492	Hatton, Salt Box	Derby, (Stop C8)	V1	Trent Barton
482	Derby BS	Burton, High Street	V3	Trent Barton
40638	Burton, (Stand 3)	Uttoxeter BS	401	Rotala Diamond
23	Uttoxeter BS	Hanley BS	32X	D&G Bus
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to stay local. Matthew got up around 06:00. He chilled out in his room in the morning and waited for us to taxi. As the coach was leaving from Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and onto City Road and we crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we continued down Victoria Road and we stopped at McDonalds and we had breakfast. Matthew had a breakfast roll with Hash brown and orange juice. When we had finished we walked along Victoria Road We waited for a bus towards Hanley. On the way we saw Scraggs VT 9389. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 44514 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 44514 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road. crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we turned left onto the ring road. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 21 on a #32A to Uttoxeter. We set off out of the bus station onto Lichfield Street and we walked down Stafford Street. and we went into Wilko's. We did some more of the weeks shopping including buying a pizza. When we had finished shopping we paid for our groceries and walked out onto Stafford Street. We went forwards onto Lichfield Street and into the bus station. We waited for a bus to Uttoxeter. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 63103 on a #3 to Crewe. After a short while we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 164 on a #32 to Uttoxeter.

D&G Bus 164 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Cheadle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out off the bus station. The bus went out of the bus station and onto the ring road. We turned left into Lichfield Street and onto Birch Terrace and past the old bus station. We turned right onto old Hall Street and then we crossed the ring road onto Limekiln Bank. At the bottom of the hill we went across the traffic lights onto the A52. We continued through Bucknall and up Ash Bank. We went into Werrington and forwards into Cellarhead. We went through the crossroad and we headed Eastwards towards Kingsley Moor. We followed the road to the left and we ran into Kingsley village. We turned right onto Holt Lane. We ran through Kingsley Holt and we turned right onto the A521. We ran into Cheadle and we turned right into the retail park. We turned right into High Street. We turned right onto the A522 past the former The Alton Castle now a new Domino's. We ran down through Mobberley and to Upper Tean. We ran Eastwards along the A522 through Checkley We crossed over the A50 and we ran the last mile or so into town past the biscuit factory. We passed through Beamhurst and forwards into Stramshall and we turned right onto St Michaels Road and we continued onto High Street and forwards into Spath and we ran forwards onto the B5030 and we turned right onto the A518 and ran past the fromer Frankie and Benny's and the site of a new Costa Coffee. We turned right onto the A522 and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Chaserider 22 on a #841 to Stafford.

Chaserider 22 in Uttoxeter bus station

We crossed the road and Matthew used the toilet. As we walked through the bus station we saw Chaserider 181 on a #405 to Balance Hill. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was Rotala Diamond 30903 on a #402 to Burton.

Rotala Diamond 30903 in Uttoxeter bus station

We got on the bus and we booked a Burton Duo Day ticket at £6 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the A522. We turned left to follow the A522 and we turned left onto the A518. We turned right onto Derby Road and we ran Northwards. We joined the A50 and we ran Eastwards up the hill before coming off the A50 at Doveridge. We turned right onto Marston Lane and we turned left onto Derby Road. We continued East through Sudbury before we turned left onto the Northbound A515. At the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran fast until we came to the A511 turning. We came off the A50 and we headed Southwards down the A511. We ran forabout a mile before we turned right onto Station Road to continue following the A511. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and went to the Saltbox Cafe. Matthew went toe toilet and afterwards Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished eating we crossed over the A511 to wait for a bus towards Derby. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was Trent Barton 492 on a V1 service to Derby. We got on the bus and we booked a Zigzag Day ticket at £7.60 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards up the A511 and we turned right onto Derby Road. We ran for about a mile and we followed the road to the right around the South side of the village. We turned left onto Avon Way and we turned right onto Wellend Road. We turned right onto Avon Way and left onto The Mease. We turned left onto Eggington Road and we headed into the village. We turned right onto Derby Road and we ran forwards onto the A5132. We ran forwards onto the A516 and we went under the A50. We turned right onto Derby Road and we ran forwad onto Hilton Road and into Etwall. We continued onto Main Street and we re-joined the Northbound A516. We continued for a couple of miles before turning right onto Etwall Road. We continued onto the B5020 and we crossed over the A38. We ran through Mickleover and we went past the hospital onto forwards onto the A516. We ran to the edge of the city and we ran forwards onto Curzon Street. We ran forwards onto Cheapside and we turned left onto Bold Lane. We ran forwards onto Jury Street and we followed the road to the right onto Walker Lane. We ran forwards onto Cathedral Road. We ran forwards onot Full Street and we continued onto Corporation Street. We ran forwards onto Morledge and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Trent Barton 492 as it continued towards the bus station.

Trent Barton 492 in Derby

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and went into the Eagle market. Matthew used the toilet. Afterwads Matthew went for a haircut. We continued into the Westfield Centre and we visited KFC. Matthew had Chicken fillets, chicken popcorn and fries washed down with a cup of coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went to the Paradise Island Adventure Golf to play a round of crazy golf. Later on Matthew went to Derby Cathedral and afterwards had a walk along the river Derwent. We walked back onto Morledge and we saw Trent Barton 846 on a #6X to Belper.

Trent Barton 846 in Derby

A short time later we saw Trent Barton 106 on a Mickleover service.

Trent Barton 106 in Derby

We walked into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Burton-on-Trent. A short time later we saw a bus arrive on stand. It was Trent Barton 482 on a V3 to Burton-on-Trent

Trent Barton 482 in Derby bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the zig zag duo ticket on the scanner before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Morledge. We ran forwards onto Corporation Street and we did a u-turn at the roundabout and we back South. We turned right onto Albert Street and we ran forwards onto Victoria Street. We turned left onto Wardwick Street and left onto Curzon Street. We turned left onto Newland Street and immediatley turned right onto Abbey Street. We turned right onto the A5250 and we headed through Littleover. We turned left onto Callow Hill Way and we ran around the housing estate. We turned left onto Squires Way and forwards onto Portico Road. We re-joined Callow Hill Way and we turned left onto Holl Brook Way. At the end of the road we turnmed left and re-joined the A5250. We ran around the roundabout above the A38 and we turned sharp left onto Burton Road. We ran forwards onto Doles Lane and we ran into Findern. We ran forwards onto Main Street and left onto Heath Lane. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Willington. We turned left onto the B5008 and we headed Southwards. We ran into the centre of repton and we turned right to continue following the B5008. We followed the river Southwards to the edge of Burton and we turned right onto the A511. We turned left onto High Street and we turned right onto Worthington Way. We turned right onto Station Street and left onto Union Street. We turned left onto New Street and left onto High Street and the bus pulled up on stand where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto New Street and we waited for a bus to Uttoxeter. A short time later this bus pulled up at the bus stop. It was Rotala Diamond 40638 on a #401 to Uttoxeter.

Rotala Diamond 40638 in Burton

We got on the bus and we flashed the Daysaver Plus ticket to the driver for what turned out to be the last time today before we went upstairs. We set off along New Street an we turned right into Union Street. We worked out we could get to Tutbury for another bus back, or we could do as we decided to do and called mum to get her to meet us at Uttoxeter. Mum agreed to pick us so we continued to the end. We turned left onto Station Street and we ran onto the one-way system. Like we had done before we ran up Waterloo Street to the end, but on this service we turned left onto Dallow Street. We ran under the A38 and up to the hospital. We turned at the turning circle on the end of Belvedere Road and then we turn left onto Calais Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A511. We ran past the pub at beam Hill and we ran at high speed for a couple of miles to the edge of Tutbury. We turned left onto Burton Road and we ran down into the centre of Tutbury. At the main junction we turned left onto Ludgate Street and we ran through the housing estate onto Belmont Road. We turned left onto Redhill Lane and ran past Tutbury Castle before we returned onto Duke Street and turned left onto the High Street and we ran down the High Street on Bridge Street and we re-joined the A511 for the run into Hatton. We crossed over the railway line and we ran through Hatton village. At the end of the road by The Salt Box Cafe we followed the road to the left and we ran down for another couple of miles to the A50. We ran fast down to the next roundabout until we turned left onto the A515 and then right into Sudbury. We then ran past the village of Doveridge before we re-joined the A50. We ran down to the A518 roundabout and we continued to the retail park. We turned left onto the A522 and we entered Uttoxeter. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back to Hanley. Whilst we were waiting we saw Chaserider 169 on layover in between runs.

Chaserider 169 in Uttoxeter bus station

After a short while we saw the bus come into the bus station. We saw it was D&G Bus 23 on a X32 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus we set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the A522. We joined the Northbound A518 and we crossed over the A50. We turned left onto the B5030 and we turned right onto Stramshall Road past the old Spath depot site. We continued Westwards and we joined the A522. We ran through Chckley, Tean past the former Co-operative Food shop. We continued through Upper Tean and Mobberley and into Cheadle. We turned left onto Chapel Street and we ran around the one-way system onto the High Street past the former Britannia Building Society which is now a beauty shop. We ran Northwards up the A522 and we turned right onto the A521. We ran into Kingsley Holt and we turned left onto Holt Lane. We ran into Kingsley and forwards onto the Westbound A52. We ran up to the junction of the A522 and we turned right to continue along the A52. We ran through Cellarhead crossroads and into Werrington. We ran down Ash Bank and into Bucknall. We continued over the traffic light onto Bucknall New Road and we climbed the hill into Hanley. We turned left onto the clockwise ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time late the bus appeared. We saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before we sat down. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road. We turned right onto Avenue Road and left onto Stoke Road. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station. We turned right onto Glebe Street and under the railway line an we ran around the one-way system in Stoke and stopped by Stoke Minster. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We then walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to King's Lynn / Wells-next-the-Sea 30-10-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
30	King's Lynn Interchange	Dersingham, Thaxters	34	Lynx Bus
17	Dersingham, Thaxters	King's Lynn Interchange	34	Lynx Bus
63	King's Lynn Interchange	Wells-next-the-Sea, Buttlands	36	Lynx Bus
519	Wells-next-the-Sea, Buttlands	Weybourne, Church	CH1	Sanders
524	Weybourne, Church	Wells-next-the-Sea, Buttlands	CH1	Sanders
22	Wells-next-the-Sea, Buttlands	Hunstanton, Tesco	36	Lynx Bus

Today was the second day of our break in East Anglia. Matthew had already expressed a wish to go to King's Lynn, so we decided we were going to drive over to King's Lynn later in the day. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ourselves ready and we got in the car and set off out of the caravan park around 11:00. We set off onto Oasis Way. We turned right onto the Southbound A149 and we ran Southwards for about 10 miles and we turned right onto the A1076. and we ran past the hospital. We ran forwards onto the A148 and we ran into town. We turned left onto Blackfriars Road and we ran past the railway station. We turned right onto railway Road and we turned left onto Oldsunway. We entered the car parka nd we parked up near to the bus station. We said goodbye to mum and we walked into the bus station. We had a look around to see what we could catch. It was fairly quiet at this point. We saw Lynx Bus 30 on a #34 to Hunstanton and we decided to do this bus.

Lynx Bus 30 in King's Lynn Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked Norfolk Fusion group ticket at £22 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus station set off out of the bus station and we went around the one-way system and we joined the Eastbound A148. We ran out of town along the same road that we came in on, and we ran forwards onto the A1076. We turned left into the hospital and we ran to the main building. After a brief stop and returned onto the A1076 and at the roundabout we turned left onto the Northbound A149. We ran Northwards for around 3 miles and at thr roundabout we ran forwards onto Lynn Road. We ran into Dersingham and we turned left onto Mountbatten Road. We turned right onto Station Road and we turned left to rejoin Lynn Road. We ran Northwards up to the garden centre and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Lynx Bus 30 as it continued towards Hunstanton.

Lynx Bus 30 in Dersingham

We crossed the road and waited for the Southboud bus. We knoew it wasn't far away becasue we could see it on the map. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Lynx Bus 17 on a #34 to King's Lynn.

Lynx Bus 17 in Dersingham

We got on the bus and we flashd the Fusion day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down Lynn Road and we turned right onto Station Road. We turned left onto Mountbatten Road and we ran through the housing estate. We turned right back onto Lynn Road and we ran out Dersinham. We joined the Southbound A149 and we ran for about 3 1/2 miles and we turned right onto the A1067. We turned right into the hospital and we stopped outside the main building. We ran back down to the main road and re-joined the Westbound A1067. We ran forwards onto the A148 and we headed into the centre of King's Lynn. We turned left onto Blackfriars Road and we ran past the railway station. We turned right onto Railway Road and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we gut through towards the shops and we went into Moccachinos for breatfast. Matthew used the toilet and when we came back down we order the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went back out to the bus station to see what we could catch. We saw First Eastern Counties 36911 on a Excel to Peterborough.

First Eastern Counties 36911 in King's Lynn Interchange

Also seen was Lynx Bus 62 arriving on a #36 sevice.

Lynx Bus 62 in King's Lynn Interchange

On stand further down the bus station was Lynx Bus 63 on the #36 to Fakenham.

Lynx Bus 63 in King's Lynn Interchange

We decide that we would go to Well-next-the-Sea on the double decker. It was a 2 hour journey! We got on the bus and we should the group Fusion ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. A few minutes later we departed from the bus station onto Railway Road. We continued Northwards onto the A1078 and we ran Northwards out of town. We ran through the North end of town through the industrial area and forwards onto the Eastbound A148. We joined the Northbound A149 and we ran for around 3 mile up to the Southern end of the Dersingham bypass. We crossed the roundabout onto Lynn Road and we ran Northwards through Dersinghham. We continued Northwards through Snettisham and we rejoined the A149. After a short distance we turned left onto Lamsey Lane. We ran into Heacham and we turned left onto Foldate Road. We turned right onto Lodge Road and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Staithe Road and left onto High Street. We crossed Lynn Road and we ran forwards onto Hunstanton Road. We ran Northwards for a while and we turned right onto Butterfield Meadow. We turned left and re-joined the Northbound A149. We turned left onto Oasis Way and right onto Southend Road. We left the main road and we entered the small bus station on Westgate. The bus had about 5 minutes here and whilst we waited we saw Lynx Bus 61 going the other way. After a short wait we ran down to Southern Road and we ran forwards onto Cliff Parade. We ran forwards onto Lighthouse Lane and we turned left onto the A149. We ran Eastwards along the A149 for quite a distance. We passed through Holme, Thornham, Titchwell, Brancaster and Brancaster Staithe. We continued into Burnham Deepdale and we turned right onto Whiteway Road. Part way up the road we passed Lynx Bus 64 which was parked up in a layby presumably to make it easy to pass. We turned left onto Church Walk and we ran into Burnham Market. We ran along North Street and forwards onto Overy Road. We ran forwatfs onto Mill Road and onto New Road. We turned right onto the A149 and we ran through Holkham and into Wells-next-the-Sea. We ran through the town and along The Quay and we turned right onto Standard Road. We turned right onto Station Road and we stopped at the main stops in town by The Buttlands where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Lynx Bus 63 before it continued towards Fakenham.

Lynx Bus 63 in Wells-next-the-Sea

Once off the bus we spotted a toilet block nearby. Matthew went the toilet and afterwards we headed towards the sea fron. We had just over 30 minutes to wait for the costal hopper bus that we were going to do further Eastwards. We walked down Newgate Land and forwards onto Jinklings Yard. We walked under an archway and we came out on The Quay. We crossed over the road and we went to the edge of the quay. We also took pictures of the old warehouse with the loading bridge the went over to the quays edge. We also saw Lynx Bus 6 on a #36 to King's Lynn.

Lynx Bus 6 in Wells-next-the-Sea

We crossed back over the road and we went to The Golden Fleece for a drink. We order some Coke's and we went and sat outside with uncle Dave. When we had finished our drinks we went under the archway into Jinklings Yard and forwards onto Newgate Lane. When we got to the end of the lane we saw that the bus was already at the stop. As we got closer we saw it was Sanders Services 519 on a CH1 service to Cromer.

Sanders Services 519 in Wells-next-the-Sea

We got on the bus and we flashed the Fussion Day tickets to the driver. the rear of the bus was empty so matthew took a picture inside Sanders Services 519 before sat down.

Inside Sanders Services 519

A few minutes later we set off along Station Road and we ran forwards onto Mill Road. We turned left onto Two Furlong Hill and left onto Burnt Street. We ran out of town Eastwards along the A149 and we ran past the Wells and Walsingham light railway. We ran through Stiffkey, Moston and Blakeney. We passed Sanders Services 521 on the following CH1 service. We continued Eastwards Clay-next-the-Sea and past the wildlife reserve. We continued through Salthouse, Kelling and when we got to Weybourne we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Sanders Services 519 as it continued towards Cromer.

Sanders Services 519 in Weybourne

Once of the bus we went across the road to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we had some time so we attempted to walk up to the railway. We set off along Church Street and we turned left onto Station Road. We got part way along Station Road and we decied that it would be too far so we set off back towards the bus stop. Once we got there we only had a few minutes to wait. The burn appeared from around the corner and as it got close we saw it was Sanders Services 524 on a CH1 to Wells-next-the-Sea as expected.

Sanders Services 524 in Weybourne

We got on the bus and we flashed the Norfolk Fussion group ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A149 through Kelling and Salthouse. We ran past the Cley Marshes nature reserve and into Cley-next-the-Sea. We contnued Westwards and we passed Sanders Services 521 on the CH1 to Cromer. We ran through Blakeney, Morston and Stiffkey and we ran through the roadworks. We ran past the light railway and we turned right onto Two Furlong Road and right onto Mill Road. We ran forwards onto Station Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and Matthew got another picture of Sanders Services 524.

Sanders Services 524 in Wells-next-the-Sea

Matthew used the toilet and afterwatfs we decided to walk to the front again to get some chips. We had about 30 minutes again to wait for the #36 back to Hunstanton. We walked down Newgate Land and forwards onto Jinklings Yard. We walked under an archway and we came out on The Quay. When we got to the road we saw Sanders Services 1107 parked up across the other side of the road.

Sanders Services 1107 in Wells-next-the-Sea

We crossed over the road and Matthew sat down on a low wall with uncle Dave whilst I went to get some chips. We sat on the wall and we shared a portion of chips to keep us going till we got back to the chalet. We crossed back over the road and Matthew spotted the ice cream seller in the arcade so he had a vanilla ice cream. We set off back towards the stop and we went under the archway. It was now dark as we walk up Jinklings Yard and forwards onto Newgate Lane. When we got to the end of the lane we stood at the stop by the church. Whilst we waited for out bus we saw Lynx Bus 61 on a #36 to Fakenham. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Lynx Bus 22 on a #36 to Kings Lynn.

Lynx Bus 22 in Wells-next-the-Sea

We got on the bus and we flashed the Fussion Day tickets to the driver for the final time today. We saw that the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Lynx Bus 22 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Lynx Bus 22

We set off

Lynx Bus 22 in Hunstanton