Trip to Great Yamouth / Lowestoft 06-09-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
36690	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	Gorleston, Town Centre	8	First Eastern Counties
33815	Gorleston, Town Centre	Lowestoft BS	X1	First Eastern Counties
33815	Lowestoft BS	Gorleston, Town Centre	X1	First Eastern Counties
35670	Gorleston, Town Centre	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	2	First Eastern Counties
37566	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	Hemsby, Kingsway Shops	1	First Eastern Counties
37533	Hemsby, Kingsway Shops	Great Yarmouth, Coastguard Lookout	1C	First Eastern Counties
37562	Great Yarmouth, Coastguard Lookout	Scratby, Opp Beach Drive	1C	First Eastern Counties

Today was our second full day on holiday and we had planned to stay fairly local. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We realised that we had not done the e-mail for yesterday, so we spent over an hour compiling the e-mail. We got in the car and we set off around 11:30. We drove out of the caravan park and we headed Southwards down Scratby Road. We ran straight onto Jack Chase Way and we ran forwards onto the Caister bypass. We continued along the A149 and we turned left onto Jellicoe Road. We turned right onto North Drive and we ran into Yarmouth. We looked for somewhere to park along the front, but we were struggling so we decided to park in town instead. We turned right onto Main Cross Road and we turned right onto the Northbound A1243. We ran to the edge of town and we turned right onto Stonecutters way and we turned right onto Howard Street South and we entered the car park. After we had parked up we cut through Austin Row onto Market place and we went around the corner onto Theatre Plain. We turned left onto Regent Road and we headed across the bus station into the pub. Matthew wenrt to the toilet and afterwards mum ordered some food. Matthew had a burger and chips washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we headed out into the bus station. In the bus station we saw First Eastern Counties 33813 on a X11 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 33813 in Great Yarmouth

We decided to head South towards Gorleston. We saw a bus approaching on one of the middle stands. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 36690 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital.

First Eastern Counties 36690 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we booked a Costal Day ticket at £8 before we sat down. We turned ran forwards onto Market Gates and we continued Southwards. We continued onto Alexandra Road and we crossed KIng Street onto Yarmouth Way. We turned right onto South Quay and we turned left onto the A1243. We turned left onto Southown Road and we headed towards Gorleston. We briefly joined Beccles Road and we turned left onto High Road past the former Barlcays bank which is being converted into shops and flats. We ran forwards onto High Street and into the centre of Gorleston. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 36690 before it contunued towards James Paget Hospital.

First Eastern Counties 36690 in Gorleston

We walked up the road and we visited a couple of shops to npick up some hardware. Afterwards we went into a convenience store and Matthew bought a can of Coke for later. We headed back to the bus stop and we waited for a bus Southwards towards Lowestoft. A short time l;ater we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 33815 on a X1 service to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 33815 in Gorleston

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down the High Street and we continued Southwards and onto Lowestoft Road. We continued onto Victoria Road and we turned left onto Park Road. We turned right onto Marine Parade and right onto Bridge Street. We turned left onto the A47 and we turned right into Paget James hospital. We ran around the car park and we turned right on to the A47. We followed the road Southwards for a few miles and we turned left onto LOwestoft Road. After loading up at the stop we returned onto the A47. We headed South down the A47 and we turned left into the retail park. After turning around at the roundabout we re-joined the A47. We ran to the North edge of town and we left into Gordon Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we took a few pictures. We saw First Eastern Counties 37577 parked up in the bus station.

First Eastern Counties 37577 in Lowestoft bus station

We decided to have a short break away from the bus, so we went to the pub. We walked along Gordon Road and we turned left onto London Road North. We headed into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. We went to the bar and we ordered a couple of drinks for us. Matthew had a glass of Coke. We sat and watched some of the football until we had finished our drinks. We set off back down London Road North and we turned right onto Gordon Road and back to the bus station. Seen arriving at the bus station was First Eastern Counties 44537.

First Eastern Counties 44537 in Lowestoft bus station

We worked out that we were going to get the same bus back that we causght down. We waited for the bus to be readied for service. When it was time to board, Matthew got another picture of First Eastern Counties 33815.

First Eastern Counties 33815 in Lowestoft bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Gordon Road. We past the former theatre site which is currently being re-developed. We joined the Northbound A47 and we headed out of town. A few miles North we turned right into the retail park. After a brief Stop we rejoined the Northbound A47. A few miles further North we turned right onto Lowestoft Road to the stop by the ASda petrol station. We returned to the A47 and further up the road we turned left into James Paget Hospital. After a brief circuit around the hospital and a stop we rejoined the Northbound A47. We turned left onto Brasenose Avenue and we passed a new build site. We turned right onto Hertford Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Way. We turned right onto Church Lane and we crossed over the A47 and we stopped at some traffic light as there was roadworks on a roundabout. We ran into Gorleston and we turned left onto the High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 33815 before in continued to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 33815 in Gorleston

We had about 20 minutes to wait for the next non-electric bus. Matthew decided that as we did not get a cake early, he would visit Costa. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had is usual of a bottle of Coke and a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread. Matthew drank his coke out of a glass with ice and ate the shortbread. When we had finished we went outside and we saw First Eastern Counties 36696 on a #8 to Caister.

First Eastern Counties 36696 in Gorleston

We let this go in favour of a Hybrid bus that was 10 minutes behind. The time past quickly and as expected we saw the bus turn the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 35670 on a #2 to Great Yarmouth.

First Eastern Counties 35670 in Gorleston

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of First Eastern Counties 35670 before we sat down.

inside First Eastern Counties 35670

We set off Northwards up High Street and forwards onto Beccles Road. We continued onto William Adams Way and at the roundabout turned right onto the A1154. We crossed over the River Yare and we turned right onto the Southbound A1243. We turned left onto Main Cross Road and we turned left onto South Beach Parade. After a short stop at the timing point we ran North up South Beach Parade. We turned left onto Harbord Crescent and left onto Peggotty Road. We turned right onto Admiralty Road and we headed Northwards. We ran forwards onto Camden Road and forwards again onto Blackfriars Road. We turned right onto St Peter's Road and left onto Nelson Road Central. We turned left onto St Nicholas Road and we turnd left and entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 35670 before it worked the following #3 to Burgh Castle.

First Eastern Counties 35670 in Great Yamouth

The plan was to now get a couple of the older Volvo buses in. I had seen that 37566 was following us up from Gorleston on a #1 to Martham, and 37562 was a replacement on the open top #1C service. As the #2 is a more circuitous route from Gorleston, by the time we got to Great Yarmouth the Martham bus was already in the bus station. We took a slow walk over to the opposite side of the bus station. We strolled across and Matthew took a picture of First Eastern Counties 37566 on a #1 to Martham.

First Eastern Counties 37566 in Great Yamouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned ran forwards onto Temple Road and onto Priory Plain. We turned right onto Northgate Street and we headed Northwards. We continued onto Caister Road and we stopped near to the bus depot. We saw First Eastern Counties 37069 parked up outside on Staff Bus duties. We continued Northwards up Caister Road past the racecourse and Yarmouth Stadium. We continued onto Yarmouth Road and into Caister. We turned right onto Prince of Wales Road and turned right onto Jack Chase Way. We turned left onto Yarmouth Road and we turned left onto Cromer Road and we turned right onto Station Road. We turned left onto North Road and we continued onto Ormesby Road. We continued onto The Street and we turned left onto Yarmouth Road and we turned right onto The Street and we turned left onto Kingsway. At the roundabout we turned left onto the layby in front of the shops. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Eastern Counties 37566 as it continued towards Markham.

First Eastern Counties 37566 in Hemsby

Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We stopped at the Co-op. Matthew had a can of Coke, some cookies and a chocolate bar. We paid for the food and we came back to the stop and Matthew ate a Crunchie. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching from the Beach. It crossed the roundabout and as it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37533 on a #1C to the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37533 in Hemsby

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off onto Kingsway and we headed Southwards. We ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road and onto Scratby Road. We turned left onto Beach Road and we continued onto Rottenstone Lane. We got a better view of the sea in this direction and I remember us coming here around 25 years ago when Matthew was very little. We turned right onto California Road and left to re-join Scratby Road. We turned left onto Ormesby Road and we ran into Caister. We continued onto High Street and onto Yarmouth Road. We ran down Caister Road and we turned left onto Jellicoe Road. We turned left onto North Drive and we ran to the turning circle at the end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37533 as it continued towards the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37533 in Great Yamouth

We walked down towards the beach. We continued onto the beach and we sat on a large concrete block. We went outside and we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37562 on a #1C to Hemsby.

First Eastern Counties 37562 in Great Yamouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Day ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off Southwards along North Drive and we turned right onto Jellicoe Road. We turned right onto Caister Road past the racecourse and Yarmouth Stadium. We continued onto Yarmouth Road and into Caister. We turned right onto Ormesby Road and turned right onto Scratby Road. We turned right onto Californis Road and left onto Rottenstone Lane. We continued onto Beach Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37562 as it continued towards Hemsby.

First Eastern Counties 37562 in Scratby

Once off the bus we had the considerable walk back to the caravan. As we got back mum pulled up in the car and we went into the caravan. Matthew chilled out on his phone and I went to get some food for tea. When I cam back Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down a can of cherry Coke. We did some of the Blog and we wrote an e-mail. Matthew also watched some YouTube. After Matthew had his shower, we did some more of the Blog and he watched some more YouTube until bedtime at 00:00... Mark

Trip to Norwich / Great Yarmouth 07-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44454	Lowestoft BS	Gunton, Opp Stoven Close	101	First Eastern Counties
44537	Gunton, Opp Stoven Close	Lowestoft BS	101	First Eastern Counties
44538	Lowestoft BS	Thurton, Adj George & Dragon	X2	First Eastern Counties
37275	Thurton, Adj George & Dragon	Norwich BS	X22	First Eastern Counties
33805	Norwich BS	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	X1	First Eastern Counties
37067	Great Yarmouth, Wellington Pier	Caister, Police Station	1C	First Eastern Counties
37533	Caister, Police Station	Great Yarmouth, Fremantle Road	1C	First Eastern Counties
36194	Great Yarmouth, Fremantle Road	Corton, Broadland Sands	1	First Eastern Counties

Today was our first full day in East Anglia. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up a little after 09:00 and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. We chilled out in the cararvan until it stopped raining and we set off around 10:30. We got into the car and we headed Southwards through Corton. We ram forwards onto the B1385 and we joined the A47. We turned left onto The Ravine and we turned right onto Whapload Road. We stopped at the Lighthouse Diner. Matthew went to the toilet, but the diner was full so we ended up leaving and going to somewhere else. Outside we saw Albies YJ12 FME parked up. We got back into the car and we continued Southwards. We ran forwards onto the A47 and we turned right by the Marina Theatre. The cafe was also closed due to site redevlopment. We turned around and we turned left onto Gordon Road and we turned left onto Clapham Road South. We decided to park in the car park and walk to the next cafe. After parking up we headed into the Bittern Centre. The cafe here was also closed! We decided to walk through onto London Road North and we headed South and went to the pub. Matthew had a breakfast and a glass of Coke. After we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked back up London Road North and back through the Bittern Centre to the bus station. We had a look around to see what we could possibly catch. We saw First Eastern Counties 33822 on a X1 from Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 33822 in Lowestoft bus station

There were a few buses to chose from, but we saw a single decker on stand. We saw it was First Eastern Counties 44454 on a #101 Gunton circular.

First Eastern Counties 44454 in Lowestoft bus station

We got on the bus and we booked a Explorer Hi5 Day tickets at £14. The bus was was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Eastern Counties 44454 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Eastern Counties 44454

We settle down and a few minutes later we set off out of the bus station onto Gordon Road. We joined the Northbound A47 and we ran out of town. We turned left onto Harris Avenue and we ran forwards onto Montgomery Avenue. We turned right onto El Alamein Road amd left onto Spashett Road. We turned right onto Crestview Drive and forwards onto Westhall Road. We turned left onto Weston Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 44454 before it continued back towards Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 44454 in Gunton

Once off the bus we went to the shop. Matthew got a bottle of Coke, we got a can for uncle Dave and we got a chocolate bar. We headed back to the bus stop and Matthew had a can of Dr Pepper and a chocolate bar. A short time later we saw ths bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 44537 on a #101 to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 44537 in Gunton

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner. The bus was was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First Eastern Counties 44537 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside First Eastern Counties 44537

We set off along Weston Road and we turned right onto Runburgh Road. We turned right onto Wissett Way and left onto Westhall Road. We turned left onto Spashett Road and we turned right onto Hollingsworth Road. We turned left onto Harriss Avenue and left onto the Southbound A47. We headed to the edge of Lowestoft and we turned right onto St Petter's Street. We turned left onto Katwijk Way and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Clapham Road South. We turned left onto Gordon Road and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We had already decided that we would headed towards Norwich. There were 2 Norwich buses on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 44538 on a X2 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 44538 in Lowestoft bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Gordon Road. We went around the rouandabout and we turned sharp right onto the Southbound A47. We crossed over the inner harbour befoer turning left onto the B1532. There were two parrallel road with terrace housing in between them. We ran Southwards down the Eastern of the 2 roads for about 1/2 a mile before the 2 roads merged. We ran through Kirkley and into Pakefield and we turned right onto the B1384. We crossed the roundabout onto Bloodmoor Road and we ran forwards onto Elmtree Road. We turned left onto Ashburnham Road and we headed Westwards. We turned left onto the A146 and we ran fast for a few miles. We turned left onto Lowestoft Road and we ran through Worlingham. We continued onto Ingate and we ran forwards onto Blyburgate and into the centre of Beccles. We ran through Exchange Square and we ran forwards onto Smallgate. We turned left onto Old Market Place and we stopped at a small interchange. Also there were Borderbus 103 on a #580 to Harleston and Simonds YX12 FPY on a #81 ti Diss. We turned right onto Northgate and we turned left onto Bridge Street. We crossed over the river Waveney and we ran forwards Gillingham Dam. We ran forwards onto Loddon Road and through Gillingham and we joined the A146. We ran through Stubbs Green and into Thurton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 44538 as it continued towards Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 44538 in Thurton

Once off the bus we walked back to the centre of the village and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. After we had finished we walked back to the stop to wait for the following service. Whilst we waited we saw First Eastern Counties 33814 on a X2 to Lowestoft. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37275 on a X22 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 37275 in Thurton

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off through the village along the A146 and we headed North Westwards. We ran fast for around 10 miles through Holveston and Bixley and we came to the A47. We crossed under the A47 and we saw First Eastern Counties 47511 on a #40 to Poringland. We crossed over the River Yare and we turned right onto Martineau Lane. We turned left onto the A147 and we headed into Norwich city centre. We ran past Sainsbury's and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37275 before it returned to Lowestoft on a X22.

First Eastern Counties 37275 in Norwich bus station

Once off the bus we walked around the bus station and we took a few pictures. We saw Sanders Services 123 on a X44 to Sheringham.

Sanders Services 123 in Norwich bus station

Behind that was Sanders Services 527 on a X55 to North Walsham.

Sanders Services 527 in Norwich bus station

We headed to the main buildnig and went inside. Matthew had a Mars Bar Rocky Road cake and a bottle of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we decided to headed back to Yarmouth. We sawt there was a bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 33805 on a X1 to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 33805 in Norwich bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down to Queens Road. We headed out of town along the A147 and we turned right onto Martineau Lane. We turned left onto the A146 and we headed South Eastwards. On the edge of the city we joined the Eastbound A47. We ran fast for around 10 miles and we veered left onto Norwich Road. We called into Acle and we ran through town, rejoining the Eastbound A47. We ran through the roadworks, where they are currently straightening the road and building a new dual carriageway. We did the last few miles to the edge of Great Yarmouth and we ran into town. We ran forwards onto Fuller's Hill and forward again onto Priory Plain. We ran into the Market Gates and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 33805 before it continued towards Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 33805 in Great Yarmouth

We walked around the corner onto Regent Road and we saw Sanders Services 531 on a X6 to North Walsham.

Sanders Services 531 in Great Yarmouth

We continued into Victoria Arcade and we walked through onto Hall Plain and ontho the A1243. I had got my dearings wrong, instead of going towards the coast I walk towards the river! We walked Soluthwards before turning left onto Nottingham Way. We walked forwards onto St Peter's Road and we stopped at a shop to get some food to keep us going unmtil later. We bough sausage rolls, acan and a chocolate bar. When we had finished we continued along St Peter's Way. Matthew indicated that he needed the toilet and we went into the betting shop. After using the toilet we continued onto Marine Parade. We crossed over the road and we stopped to have something to eat. Whilst Matthew ate his sausage roll we saw First Eastern Counties 37065 going Northwards. We walked down to the bus stop to wait for the next Northbound 1C service. At the bus stop we were opposite the old Winter Gardens, which has recently received a grant to restore it back into use. A short time later we saw the bus a;pproaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37067 on a #1C to Hemsby.

First Eastern Counties 37067 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off Northwards along Marine Parade passing JKT International XX23 JKT going thr other way. We also saw Alfa We continued onmto North Drive and we continued to the end and turned around. We turned right onto Jellicoe Road and we ran past the Racecourse. We turned right onto the Caister Road and we ran past Yarmouth Stadium where there was stock car racing taking place. We saw white coach 523 CBF. We continued North into Caister and we decided to get up sna get off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37067 as it continued towards Hemsby.

First Eastern Counties 37067 in Caister

We crossed over the road and we waited for the next Southbound service. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37533 on a #1C to the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37533 in Caister

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off Southwards through Caister and we headed South towards Yarmouth Stadium. After going past the stadium we decided to get of opposite Bure Park, So we could do the following bus to the campsite. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37533.

First Eastern Counties 37533 in Great Yarmouth

We didn't have long to wait for the following bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 36194 on a #1 to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 36194 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 ticket under the scanner for the final time today before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off down Caister Road and we headed Southwards. We stopped outside the depot for a driver change and we saw First Eastern Counties 36198 parked up which causght fire a few weeks ago. We veered left onto Caister Road and we ran forwards onto Northgate Street. We veered left onto Fuller's Gate and we ran forwards onto Priory Plain. We contnined onto Temple Road and we stopped in Market Gates interchange. After a short wait we continued Southwards. We continued onto Alexandra Road and we crossed KIng Street onto Yarmouth Way. We turned right onto South Quay and we turned left onto the A1243. We turned left onto Southown Road and we headed towards Gorleston. We briefly joined Beccles Road and we turned left onto High Road past the former Barlcays bank which is being converted into shops and flats. We ran forwards onto High Street and into the centre of Gorleston. We continued Southwards and onto Lowestoft Road. We continued onto Victoria Road and we turned left onto Park Road. We turned right onto Marine Parade and right onto Bridge Street. We turned left onto the A47 and we turned right into Paget James hospital. We ran around the car park and we turned right on to the A47. We followed the road Southwards for a few miles and we turned left onto Station Road. We ran through Hopton and we turned right onto Coast Road. We headed towards Corton and we stopped outside of the holiday park where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Eastern Counties 36194 as it continued towards Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 36194 in Corton

Once off the bus mum came to pick us up. We got in the car and we set off along Coast Road. We turned right onto Stirrups Lane and left onto the Southbound A47. We ran for a few miles and we turned right onto Weston Road. We turned right onto Blyford Road and we parked at the back of the shops. Mum and Matthew went to the shop whilst I went to the chip shop. Matthew bought some pop and chocolate and I bought the food from the chip shop. When we had finished we set off onto Blyford Road and we turned left onto Weston Road. We turned right onto the Northbound A47 and we turned right onto the B1385. We turned left onto The Street and we ran forwads onto Church Lane. We continued onto Coast Road and back to the caravan. We got out of the car and went inside. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a glass of Cherry Coke. We did the Blog and later on wrote an e-mail. We had some cornflake cakes for supper. Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.