Trip to Llandudno / Bangor 13-05-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3187	Llandudno,	Bangor BS	5	Arriva NW&W
2912	Bangor BS	Llangefni	X4	Arriva NW&W
2667	Llangefni	Menai Bridge BS	62	Arriva NW&W
2913	Menai Bridge BS	Bangor BS	X4	Arriva NW&W
3184	Bangor BS	Llandudno, North West Gardens	5	Arriva NW&W
4552	Llandudno, North West Gardens	Abergele, Tesco Car Park	12	Arriva NW&W

Today was the second day of the trip to Wales. We had checked the weather which was for a dry sunny day and I had looked at the multi-operator tickets for North Wales. Matthew was awake around 09:00 and we met up in Matthews room and packed all our belongings away. We set off around 09:45 and we walked onto Clonmel Street and put the bags in the car. We continued onto Mostyn Street and we looked for the cafe we intended to eat at. We decided to move the car to a nearby street so I moved the car and Matthew chilled out watching the buses. After I parked the car, before we went to the cafe we saw Arriva NW&W 3181 on a #5D to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 3181 in Llandudno

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2653 on a #13 to Prestatyn.

Arriva NW&W 2653 in Llandudno

We crossed the road and we went into the Arcade and walked to the back to the cafe. Matthew had a full breakfast washed down with a glass of orange juice. He also had a can of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked to the bus stop opposite the North West Gardens. Whilst we waited for the #5 bus we saw Arriva NW&W 4479 on an inbound #12 from Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4479 in Llandudno

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3187 on a #5 to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 3187 in Llandudno

We got on the bus and we booked a Group day ticket at £15 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Mostyn Street and we ran forwards onto Mostyn Broadway. We continued onto Mostyn Avenue, and we turned right onto Queen's Road. We crossed the A470 and we ran fowards onto Conway Road. We ran forwards onto the B5115 and we turned left onto Marl Lane. We turned right onto Victoria Drive and we headed Southwards. At the end of the road we waited in the traffic to get across the flyover. The lights changed and we turned right onto Ferndale Road and we went forwards onto the A547 and we crossed over the cob and over the river Conwy. We ran past the castle and through the town and we past through the narrow gap in the wall. We ran out of town and we joined the Westbound A55. As we travelled along the A55 we saw NPC BV19 YGJ. We went through the tunnel and we came off the A55 onto Glan-Yr-Afon Road. We ran through Dwygyfylchi and we continued onto Conway Road and through Penmaenmawr. We re-joined the A55 and we came off again onto Penmaenmawr Road. We ran through Llanfairfechan. We re-joined the A55 and we came off the A55 for the Aber Falls srop before re-joining the A55. We came off the A55 at junction 12 and we ran throu Tal-y-bont. We ran through Llandygai and we joined the A5. We ran past Bangor Crematorium and past the bay. We turned left and headed Southwards and we ran past the end of the bus station. We turned left onto Ffordd Gwynedd and we followed the road around onto Tan-Y-Fynwent where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around. We saw Arriva NW&W 677 parked up on layover.

Arriva NW&W 677 in Bangor bus station

We continued around the corner and we saw O.R.Jones YX17 NDU parked up on stand.

O.R.Jones YX17 NDU in Bangor bus station

We walked down to the bottom end of the bus station and we saw Arriva NW&W 684 on a #58 to Beaumaris.

Arriva NW&W 684 in Bangor bus station

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a sit down and think about where we could go. We considered going towards Caernarfon but the bus came in and there were a lot of people on the bus. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2912 on a X4 to Holyhead via Llangefni.

Arriva NW&W 2912 in Bangor bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A5. We turned left onto Farrar Road and we ran past the entrance to the railway station before we rejoined the A5. We followed the A5 out of town through 180' and we headed South Westwards. There is currently a weight restriction on the Menai Suspension Bridge, so the bus continued along the A487. We joined the Northbound A55 and we crossed over the Britannia Bridge. We turned right onto the A5 and we headed Eastwards. We headed to Menai Bridge and as if we were going towards the bridge before turning left onto the A545. We turned left at Wood Street and we stopped briefly at Menai Bridge bus station, which is basically 2 bus stops on the opposite of the road by the Library. We turned left onto Dale Street and we rejoined the Westbound A5. We crossed under the A55 and we ran into Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch where we saw Nash's coach N400 SHS as well as a few other unidentified coaches. We continued through Gaerwen and Pentre Berw and we crossed over the A55 and turned right onto the A5114. We turned right onto the Industrial Estate and we ran Northwards into Llangefni. We turned left onto Bridge Street and we continued onto High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2912 as it continued towards Holyhead.

Arriva NW&W 2912 in Llangefni

Once off the bus we walked along High Street and forwards onto Bridge Street. We saw a sign for a toilet so we walked along a path next to the Afon Gefni and into a car park where we found a toilet block. Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we walked back along the path and we turned left onto Bridge Street. We went to the Spar shop we had passed earlier and we bought some drnks and chocolate. We walked back to the centre of the town and we sat down and Matthew had a bottle of Dr Pepper Whilst we were sitting down we saw Arriva NW&W 2658 on a #4R to Llangefni that was going forwards on a X4 to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 2658 in Llangefni

A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2652 on a X4 to Holyhead.

Arriva NW&W 2652 in Llangefni

After we had finished our drink weh had a look at the map tp have a look at where the stop was to return to Bangor. We headed Eastwards along Bridge Street and we turned right onto Industrial Estate Road. We waited at the bus stop for the bus towards Bangor. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 2654 on a X4 to Holyhead.

Arriva NW&W 2654 in Llangefni

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2667 on a X4 to Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Llangefni

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off along Industrial Estate Road and we turned right at the roundabout and left on to the A5114. We headed Southwards and we crossed over the A55 before joining the Eastbound A5. We ran through Gaerwen and Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch and we continued Eastwards to Menai Bridge. We decided to get off the bus here and catch something else fowards. We ran straight onto Dale Street and we turned right onto Wood Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2667 before it continued towards Bangor.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Menai Bridge bus station

Once off the bus we had a quick look at the timetable. There was a #62 to bangor due in around 10 minutes. Whilst we waited Matthew had a chocolate bar. A few minutes later the bus appeared. It was Arriva NW&W 2913 on a #62 to Bangor as expected.

Arriva NW&W 2913 in Menai Bridge bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off along Wood Street and we turned right onto the A545. With the weight restriction on the Menai Susupensio Bridge the bus was diverted over the Britannia Bridge. We turned right onto the A5 and we ran Westwards along the A5. We joined the Southbound A55 and we crossed over the bridge. After crossing the Menai Straight we came off the A55 and we headed Eastwards along the A487. We rejoined the A5 just East of the Menai Suspension Bridge and we followed the road into town. We ran past the railway station and we turned sharp left to stay on the A5. We continued for another 300 yds and we turned right onto Ffordd Gwynedd. We followed the rosd to the left onto Tan y Fynwent and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and Matthew got a picture of Arriva NW&W 695 which was on layover.

Arriva NW&W 695 in Bangor bus station

We deicded to have a bit of a break off the bus so we went into town to get some food. We set off up path in between to shopping centres into the pedestrian area. We turned right on High Street and we visited Greggs. We brought a 4 pack of sausage rolls and Matthew also had a vanilla slice. We headed back down Garth Road and we sat down by the bus stops. We each had a sausage roll and afterwards vanilla slice. After we had finished eat Matthew went to the toilet. We decided to head back towards Llandudno. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETD on a T2 to Aberystwyth.

Lloyds Coaches SN15 ETD in Bangor bus station

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching the stand. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3184 on a #5 to Llandudno.

Arriva NW&W 3184 in Bangor bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the A5 and through Hirael and Llandygai and right onto onto A55. As we travelled Eastwards we passed an unidentified Jim Bell coach. We turned right onto Aber Road and up to Llanfairfechan and right onto onto A55 and into Penmaenmawr. We turned left onto Bangor Road left onto Town Ditch Road. We turned the corner onto Castle Street and forwards onto Conway Road. We crossed over the River Conway through the roadworks and we ran forwards onto Ferndale Road. We turned left onto Victoria Drive and we turned left onto marl Lane. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Northwards. We ran Northwards for about a mile and we crossed over the A470. We ran forwards onto Queen's Road and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Mostyn Avenue and we ran into town. And we turned left onto Tudor Crescent. We turned right onto Conway Road and left onto Mostyn Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we went to the King's Arms pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finisned we went outside to meet up with uncle Dave. Matthew spotted a sugar dummy with a Wales lanyard so we went into the shop and paid for it before we heeaded to the bus stop. Whilst we waited for a bus towards Abergele we saw Ellison's YJ16 ELX pass by.

Ellison's YJ16 ELX in Llandudno

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4552 on a #12 to Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4552 in Llandudno

We got on the bus and we placed the group day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Mostyn Street and we past the coach park where we saw and unidentified Happy Als Coach and an unidentified Alfa coach. We continued onto Mostyn Broadway and we turned left onto Carmen Sylva Road. We turned right onto the B5115 and we headed Eastwards out of town. We ran past the Little Orme to the edge of Rhos on Sea and we turned left onto Church Road. We turned right onto Penrhyn Avenue and we ran down to the see front. We turned right onto Rhos Promenade and we continued onto West Promenade. We turned right onto Cayley Promenade and right onto Whitehall Road. At the roundabout we veered slight left onto the B5115 and we crossed over the A55. We continued into Colwyn Bay along the A547 and through Old Colwyn. We climbed the hill up to Penmaen rhos and we ran past the quarry into Llandulas. We continued Eastwards along the A547 and we pulled off the main road onto the entrance of the North Wales Business Park. After a short wait there we went around the roundabout and we got back onto the Eastbound A547. We ran to the edge of Abergele and we pulled into the car park. after turning on the roundabout we pulled up onto the stop where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4552 before it carried on towards Rhyl.

Arriva NW&W 4552 in Abergele

Once off the bus we walked towards Tesco and we met up with mum. We went in the shop and Matthew went to the toilet whilst mum got some shopping. This included a bag of ice to put in the drinks and a box of Choc Ices. Matthew had a choc ice before we had a cup of Cherry Coke with ice. We set off onto the A547 and we headed through the town before joining the Eastbound A55. Seen on the A55 were Travelmaster Holidays BN17 JMO, Greenwood CV58 YOH and Pat's Coaches OU17 ORN. We came off the A55 just East of Chester and we joined the Eastbound A51. We turned right to bypass Tarvin and we continued Eastwards along the A51. Seen on the A51 were Lakeside BV69 LPL. We passed Snugbury's and the site of the new petrol station. We turned left on to the Nantwich by-pass and past Reaseheath College and we turned right onto Barony Road. We turned right onto Beam Street and we parked up by the civic centre. Mum went off the get the chips and me and Matthew walked onto Beam Street to got to a pub. We went to the Red Cow and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. Whilst in the pub we saw a bus go into the bus station. We finished our drink and we went outside. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 27902 on a #84 to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27902 in Nantwich bus station

We walked down Market Street and we headed through a passageway onto the civic centre car park. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Irn Bru. When I had finished eating we set off onto Beam Street and we turmed right onto the B5074. We turned left onto The B5338 and we ran Eastwards to te bypass. We joined the Southbound A51 and at the next roundabout we joined the Eastbound A500. We continued Eastwards to Barthomley and we went under the M6. We continued along the A500 through Talke, Longport and Eruria and we came off at Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Caernarfon / Bangor 29-01-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2655	Caernarfon BS	Bangor BS	5C	Arriva NW&W
2649	Bangor BS	Conwy, Town Ditch	5	Arriva NW&W
3173	Conwy, Bodlondeb	Bangor BS	5	Arriva NW&W
2652	Bangor BS	Caernarfon BS	5C	Arriva NW&W
YJ14 BCX	Caernarfon BS	Tan-y-bwlch, Oakeley Arms	T2	Lloyds Coaches
YJ65 EUM	Tan-y-bwlch, Oakeley Arms	Caernarfon BS	T2	Lloyds Coaches

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Caernarfon. We checked the weather forecast and it was for cold rainy weather. Drone footage shows progress of Caernarfon bypass as £139m scheme nears completion. 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.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room until we saw Afford rent-a-car MJ71 DFZ.

Afford rent-a-car MJ71 DFZ in Fenton

Matthew got his face mask and bag and got ready to go. We came around 11:30 and Matthew came downstairs and got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. We checked the bag and Matthew realised that he had no batteries so we returned to the residential unit to pick them up. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road and we saw Travel Express BG61 KTK. We turned right onto Temple Street and we stopped at the residential unit. We collected his batteries and and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto City Road. We ran down the hiull into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned right onto Northbound A500 before we turned right onto the Northbound carriageway. We ran North for a few miles and then we continued Westwards as we crossed under the M6. We continued along the A500. Today we decided to stop on the end of the A500 to eat food from the van there. He had a bacon and egg sandwich with tomato sauce washed down wit a can of Coke. to the South of Crewe until we reached the end before going onto the Nantwich by-pass. At the end of the by-pass we turned right following the A51. We ran up to Tarven and we joined the Westbound A54. At the edge of Chester we crossed the Westbound A55. At junction 19 and we turned left onto the A470. We ran through Colwyn Bay and Pentrefelin. We reached the Tal-y-cafn and through Llanrwst. We turned right onto the B5106 and we saw Llew Jones CX71 PZY on a #19 to Llandudno. We turned right onto the A5 and we ran through Pentre Du and into Glyn. We through Capel Curig and we turned left onto the A4086 and through Llanberis into Caernarfon. We continued onto Penllyn and into the car park. We parked up and we walked through the the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and then we said goodbye to mum. We walked though the bus station and we saw Dilwyn’s Coaches AE57 CNN on a #91 to Dinas Dinlle. We walked into the bus station to see what we could catch. We saw required Arriva NW&W 2655 on a #5C to Bangor. We got on the bus brought a Cyngor Gwynedd Dayrider ticket at £11.60 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Bridge Street onto we ran the A487. We ran through Waterloo Port and up to Y Felinheli and along the B4547 through Capel-y-graig to the A487. We turned right onto Penrhos Road. As we travelled through the hospital and we turned right onto Penrhos Road into Bangor and we turned left onto Belmont Road and we turned right onto Ffriddoedd Road. We turned right onto the A5 and we turned right onto Ffordd Gwynedd to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the toilet. As we walked through the bus station we saw Arriva NW&W 2914 on a #4A to Llangefni. We headed back into the bus station and we sat down on a bench. Matthew ate his flapjack and then washed it down with a can of Barr Cola. The bus we should have caught was late. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 2649 on a #5 to Llandudno. We got on and flashed the Cyngor Gwynedd Dayrider ticket to the driver before we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the A5 and through Hirael and Llandygai and right onto onto A55. We turned right onto Aber Road and up to Llanfairfechan and right onto onto A55 and into Penmaenmawr. We turned left onto Bangor Road and forwards onto Conway Road. We ran forwards onto Ysguborwen Road and we turned left onto the A55. We turned right onto the A547 and we ran down the hill into Conwy. We turned left onto Town Ditch Road where we got up and got off the bus. we walked back up Town Ditch Road to the pub. We walked into a courtyard and the pub toilets were off the courtyard. Once Matthew had used the toilet we entered the pub and Matthew had a glass of Coke. Once he had finished his drink we headed outside and met up with uncle Dave again. We walked and onto Town Ditch Road and we turned right onto the A547 and we walked down towards the bus stop for a bus back towards Bangor. A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 3173 on a #5 to Bangor. We got on the bus and we flashed the Cyngor Gwynedd Dayrider ticket to the driver before we sat down. The bus set off down the A547 and we turned left onto the A55. We turned left onto Glan-Yr-Afon Road and we continued along Ysguborwen Road and forwards onto Conway Road and through Penmaenmawr. We ran forwards onto Bangor Road and we ran forwards onto High Street. We turned left onto the A55 and we turned left onto Penmaenmawr Road. We turned right onto Tyddyn Drycin and left onto Penmaenmawr Road and into Llanfairfechan and and forwards onto Aber Road. We turned left onto the A55 and onto the A5. We ran through Llandygai into Hirael. We turned left onto Ffordd Gwynedd to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we spotted Arriva NW&W 3176 on a #62 to Amlwch. Once off the bus we walked into town and we visited the M&S Simply Food store. Matthew had a small can of Coke and a few chocolate bars. We paid for our stuff and we headed back to the bus station for a bus back towards Caernarfon. As it approached we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2652 on a #5C to Caernarfon. We got on and flashed the Cyngor Gwynedd Dayrider ticket to the driver before we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A5. We turned left onto the A4087 and forwards onto the A5. We turned left onto Ffriddoedd Road and we ran forwards onto Penrhos Road. We turned left into the hospital and we ran through the the grounds. We turned left onto Penrhos Road and we turned right onto Belmont Road through Penrhosgarnedd. We turned left into the A487 and we saw Arriva NW&W 2655 on a #5C to Bangor. We ran through Waterloo Port and up to Capel-y-graig and along the B4547 through Y Felinheli to the A487 up to Waterloo Port into Caernarfon and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we saw Gwynfor Coaches YX11 AEL on a #88 to Llanberis. A short time later we saw Lloyds Coaches YJ14 BCX on a T2 to Machynlleth. We got on and flashed the Cyngor Gwynedd Dayrider ticket to the driver before we sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Bridge Street onto we turned right onto the A487. At Bontnewydd and and we ran up the hill into Dinas. We ran down into Llanwnda and we ran down the hill into Groeslon and we turned left onto the A487. We travelled South through Penygroes. We continued to Llanllyfni and down into Nasareth and we ran through Pant Glas. We turned left onto the A487 through Bryncir and Glan-Dwyfach and down to Garndolbenmaen and into Dolbenmaen. We ran up the hill into Penmorfa and we turned left onto the A498 through Tremadog and we turned right into Church Street. We turned left onto the A487 and we turned right into High Street and we ran up the hill into Minffordd and we ran to Penrhyndeudraeth and we ran through Tan-y-bwlch where we got off the bus. Once off the bus we followed a sign and walked up an alley into a car park where there was a toilet block. The toilets were closed. We continued back down to the roundabout and we walked back towards Caernarfon bound bus stop. A few minutes later we saw Lloyds Coaches YJ65 EUM on a T2 to Bangor. We got on the bus and we flashed the Cyngor Gwynedd Dayrider ticket to the driver for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the A487 and went into Penrhyndeudraeth. We crossed the roundabout onto High Street and we ran up the hill into Minffordd. We ran up through Porthmadog. We veered left onto the A487 and we turned right onto Church Street and we ran down into Bontnewydd and Penygroes and we ran into Caernarfon. We turned left onto the A487 and we entered the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2912 on a #5C to Bangor. Once away from the bus Matthew used the toilet and we met up with mum. We walked up the stairs and we headed along the path to the car in the car park. Mum had brought sausage rolls and can of Irn Bru. We set off out of the car park and onto Pool Hill and we turned left onto Penllyn. We turned right onto Bridge Street onto we ran the A487. We ran through Waterloo Port and up to Y Felinheli and along the B4547 through Capel-y-graig to the A487. We turned right onto Penrhos Road and we turned right onto the A4087 and we ran into Bangor. We stopped at the McDonalds in the cente of town. Matthew ate burger and fries washed down with a cup of Coke. When I had finished eating we continued towards home. We set off onto the A4087 and we turned left onto the Southbound A55 at junction 19. We continued Eastwards thriugh Noerh Wales and we ran forwards onto the A494 at Queensferry. We got onto the Eastbound M56. At junction 9 we joined the Southbound and we ran down to junction 16. We went Southwards down the A500 to Etruria and we cam off the A500 and we turned right onto Wheildon Road. We went under the railway line and we stopped at uncle Dave. Matthew nipped in and helped himself to some Irn Bru. We set off onto Whieldon Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. later on he had a Crunchie and a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread. Matthew looked at buses on the Internet and watched the television. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.