Trip to Wednesfield / West Bromwich 11-10-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
7	Wednesfield. Bentley Bridge Retail Park	Bilston Interchange	53	Banga Travel
2234	Bilston Interchange	West Bromwich BS	43	NX West Midlands
1843	West Bromwich BS	Stone Cross, Hall Green Road	4	NX West Midlands
32237	Stone Cross, Jervois Lane	West Bromwich BS	4H	Rotala Diamond
15019	West Bromwich BS	Leveretts, Middlemore Road	61	Rotala Diamond
4743	Leveretts, Island Road	West Bromwich BS	74	NX West Midlands
5404	West Bromwich BS	Bilston, War Memorial (Stop BA)	79	NX West Midlands

Today we decided to go to the West Midlands. We had originally decided to go to Wolverhampton, but the plans changed as you will see. Research for the trip consisted of looking at what older double deckers were left and at what National Express depots. We also looked at the weather, which was for dry and cloudy with the possibility of some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready to go out and we left arounbd 11:50. We set off thr Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned right onto City Road so that we could joined the Southbound A500. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran Southwards through Hanford down to the M6. We joined the Southbound M6 and we headed through Staffordshire. As we travelled down the M6 we saw Selwyns BV24 ZHE(#121) 2 unidentified Alfa coaches, 3 unidentified Leons coaches and 2 unidentified Aziz coaches. We came off the M6 at junction 12 and we joined the Eastbound A5. We went for a couple of miles before stopping at the Truckers Rest truck stop. We sat down and mum ordered dinner for us. For dinner Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We order cake and custard for Matthew which he took to have later on. In the car park we saw red minibus VN19 ZDE parked up. We got in the car and we set off onto the Eastbound A5. We turned right onto the A4601 and we ran forwards onto the A460. We crossed over the M6 and we continued along the A460. We turned left onto the B4484 and we turned right onto Prestwood Road West. We turned left onto Victoria Road and at the end we turned right onto Graisley Lane. We turned right onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned right onto New Cross Avenue. We turned right onto Wednesfield Way and we walked onto Bentley Bridge Way. We saw National Express West Midlands 2069 on a #9 to Wolverhampton. A short time later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Banga Travel 7 on a #53 to Bilston.

Banga Travel 7 in Wednesfield

We got on the bus and we booked nBus Day Tickets at £5.20 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Bentley Bridge Way and we ran forwards onto Kenmare Way. We turned left onto Well Lane and we turned right onto Alfred Squire Road. We turned right onto Neachells Lane and we headed Southwards. We crossed over the A454 into Portobello and we ran forwards onto Moseley Road. We turned right onto Proud's Lane and we ran into Bilston. We turned right onto the A41 and we turned right onto Hall Street. We entered the bus station from the South Eastern corner and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw National Express West Midlands 1928 on a #34 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 1928 in Bilston interchange

Matthew decided he wanted to have a bit of an explore of Bilston, so we cut through Stafford Street onto Church Street. We saw a bakery, but there was very little left apatrt from a few jam tarts! We continued along onto High Street and we stopped at a pu. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished our drinks we left the pub and we walked back along High Street onto Church Street. We cit through the garden and we had a look around at something we might catch. After a few minutes we saw a bus Matthew ddecided to do. As we got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2234 on a #43 to West Bromwich.

NX West Midlands 2234 in Bilston interchange

We set off out of the interchange and we ran onto Hall Street. We joined the Southbound A41 and we crossed over the A463 heading towards Loxdale. We turned left onto Bankfield Road and we turned right onto Nettlefolds Way and we turned left onto the A4037 and then right onto Upper Church Lane. We turned left onto St Mark's Road and right onto Watts Road. We ran through the estate along Highfield Road and we turned right onto Cupfields Avenue. At the roundabout we turned right onto Powis Avenue and then left onto Bourne Avenue. We ran onto Toll End Road and we continued Southwards into Great Bridge. After crossing over the A461 we turned right onto Whitehall Road. We continued forwards onto Greets Green Road and Forwards again through various different roads and lanes until passed the National Express West Midlands depot on Oak Lane. We ran int the centre of West Bromwich before we turned left onto St Michael Street and into the bus station. Once off the bus Matthew went to try and find cake again. We headed into the King's Square shopping centre and in the middle was a cafe. Matthew bought a bakewell tart and a bottle of Coke. We decided to have this take-away and after we had paid for them we put them in the trip bag. We came out of the shopping centre and back into the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw National Express West Midlands 4963 parked up in the layover area.

NX West Midlands 4963 in West Bromwich bus station

We continued around the bus station. Whilst I though Matthew might head to Wednesbury on a #40 or a #47, Matthew spotted a Scania single decker enter the bus station. As it came on stand we saw it was National Express West Midlands 1843 on a #4 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 1843 in West Bromwich bus station

We got on and we flashed the nBus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station. We turned right onto the West Bromwich Ringway and we turned right onto St Michaels Street. We ran forwards onto New Street. At the roundabout we crossed over the A41 an we ran forwards onto the A4031. We ran into Stone Cross and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we took another picture of National Express West Midlands 1843 as it continued towards Walsall.

NX West Midlands 1843 in Stone Cross

Once off the bus we walked around the island on the A4031 and onto the other side so that we could catch a bus back towards West Bromwich. We did not have to wait long before we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Diamond 32237 on a #4H to Hayley Green.

Rotala Diamond 32237 in Stone Cross

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A4031 and we ran along All Saints Way past the hospital and we crossed over the A41. We ran along the Linkway and forwards onto New Street. We ran forwards onto St Michaels Street and we turned left onto West Bromwich Ringway before entering the bus station. The bus pulled up and we got up and got off the bus. We spotted a bus and Matthew immediately wanted to catch it. We saw it was Rotala Diamond 15019 on a #61 to Perry Barr.

Rotala Diamond 15019 in West Bromwich bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus day ticket to the driver before we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the West Bromwich Ringway. We turned right onto the High Street and we headed Eastwards. We ran forwards onto Birmingham Road and we saw National Express 4955 on a #74 to Dudley. We turned left onto Beeches Road and we turned onto Europa Avenue and we ran under the A41. We ran clockwise ariubd the Avenue and we ran back under the A41 and we turned left onto Beeches Road. We rejoined the A41 and we crossed ver the M5. We continued along the A41 past The Hawthorns into Leveretts and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Rotala Diamond 15019 as it continued towards Perry Barr.

Rotala Diamond 15019 in Leveretts

We crossed over the A41 and we walked Eastwards towards the nearest bus stop. We waited for a #74 back towards West Bromwich. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw National Express West Midlands 4743 on a #74 to West Bromwich.

NX West Midlands 4743 in Leveretts

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A41 and we ran past The Hawthorns. We crossed over the M5 and we continued along the A41 into West Bromwich. We ran to the edge of town and we turned left onto the West Bromwich Ringway. We ran past the bus station and we turned right onto St Michael Street. We turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back towards Bilston. Whilst wewaited we saw National Express West Midlands 6806 on a #5 to Sutton Coldfield.

NX West Midlands 6806 in West Bromwich bus station

Also seen was Rotala Diamond 32134 on a 4H to Hayley Green.

Rotala Diamond 32134 in West Bromwich bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 5404 on a #79 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 5404 in West Bromwich bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus ticket to to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off out of bus station onto Holyhead Road and we turned right onto the the A461. We turned left onto Trouse Lane and we headed North. We continued up the A462 for around 1/4 of a mile and then we turned left onto Woden Road West. We turned right onto Dangerfield Lane and at the end we turned right onto the Eastbound A4038. We ran into Darlaston and we turned left onto St Lawrence Way. After doing a u-turn at the next roundabout we headed South and stopped at the bus terminus outside the Asda store. After a brief stopped we went south onto the A4038 and we ran Westwards over the Walsall canal onto the A41. We ran then last mile or so into Bilston and then we crossed over the A463. We got up and got off by the war memorial an Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 5404 before it carried on towards Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 5404 in Bilston

Once off the bus we walked through the memorial garden and onto Hall Street. We went into the Interchange and Matthew used the toilet. We though mum was coming to meet us on Church Street. We cut through onto Church Street and we turned right onto the A41. We found out mum had parked back by the Interchange we cut through the memorial a second time and into the Interchange and we saw Banga Travel 9 on a #530 to Rocket Pool.

Banga Travel 9 in Bilston interchange

We got in the car and we ran onto Wood Street. We joined the Eastbound A463 and we ran to the roundabout. We did a 180 and we headed Westwards. We turned right onto Coseley Road and right onto High Street. We parked up and we went to the chip shop. I got some food and came back to the car. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. We set off onto High Street and we turned left onto Cosoely Road. We turned left onto the A463 and we headed Eastwards to the motorway. We joined the Northbound M6 and we headed into Staffordshire. It was dark now as we headed towards homne. We came off the M6 and junction 15 and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran through Sideway and into Stoka and we came off the A500. We did a u-turn and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we ran under the railway line. We stopped to drop off uncle Dave and we returned up Wheildon Road. We ran forwards on to Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we continued through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we got back to Blurton just before 20:00. Matthew had his medication and afterwards had chocolate cake and custard. We did some of the Blog and we wrote e-mails. Later on Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Woverhampton / Codsall 21-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
5404	Wednesfield, (stop N6)	Wolverhampton BS	59	NX West Midlands
2113	Wolverhampton BS	Wobaston, Upton Green	6	NX West Midlands
2018	Wobaston, Upton Green	Whitmore Reans, Hordern Grove	6	NX West Midlands
671	Whitmore Reans, Hordern Grove	Codsall, Church Road	5	Chaserider
144	Codsall, Church Road	Wolverhampton BS	5	Chaserider
2089	Wolverhampton BS	Ashmore, Fitzmaurice Road	69	NX West Midlands

Today we decided to re-visit Wolverhampton. We were checking the weatyer as we were expecting thunder storms and it appeared to be slightly better to the South. It was also Dave Day and they were expecting thousands of motorbikes to be heading North up the M6 going towards Barrow for Dave Day. Saturday morning we made a decision to go to Wolverhampton. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. He also had a can of Fanta Orange. We got ready to go out and we set off just after 12:00. We got in the car and we set off onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we saw D&G Bus 781 on a #24 to Hanley. We joined the Eastbound A50 and we came off at Heron Cross avoiding the roadworks on Blurton Road. We turned left onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We continued onto Whieldon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. After we picked up uncle Dave we continued down Whieldon Road and we ran forwards onto the A500. We turned right onto the A52 and right onto the Southbound A500. We ran through hanford to Hanchurch and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled Southwards we saw an unidentified grey tri-axle coach, an unidentified JKT coach and Imperial Coaches BU74 YSK. We accidentially missed junction 12 so we came off at junction 11. We turned left onto the A460 and at the next roundabout we ran forwards onto the A4601. We ran Northwards for around a mile and we turned left onto the A5. We continued for about another 1/4 of a mile and we stopped at the truck stop. As it was hot, we sat on a table outside under the shelter. We ordered the food and Matthew sat outside with uncle Dave. Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. When we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet and we bought a Cherry Bakwell for later on. We got in the car and we set off onto the Eastbound A5. We turned right onto the A4601 and we ran forwards onto the A460. At the motorway junction we veered left onto the A462. We ran South for a few miles, we crossed over the M6 and we headed South Towards New Invention. We turned right onto the A4124 and we ran around Wednesfield and we entered Bentley Bridge retail park and we parked up. We said goodbye to mum and we walked thrugh the retail park and onto the canal. We walked past the pub and we crossed over the canal onto Wolverhampton Road. AS we waited to cross over New Cross Avenue we saw a bus approaching. As it approached we saw it was National Express West Midlands 5404 on a #59 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 5404 in Wednesfield

We crossed the road and we walked to the bus stop and got on the bus. We booked an nBus day group ticket at £9.60 before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Wolverhampton Road past New Cross hospital. We headed West and we turned right onto the A4124. We ran back into town along the dual carriageway and we crossed under the railway line. We crossed the ring road and we ran along the contraflow lane adjacent to the ring road that took us straight to the entrance of the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed out of the bus station to the shop. Matthew bouught a bottle of Coke and some chocolate. When we had finished we headed inside and we and we sat down and contemplated what we would catch next. It was raining. Whilst we thought about what to catch we saw Rotala Diamond 32125 on a #27 to Dudley.

Rotala Diamond 32125 in Wolverhampton bus station

We had a sit down and Matthew shared a pack of Cadbury's Snack biscuits. He also had his bottle of Coke. We saw Woods Coaches 366 arriving on a #210 from Gatwick Airport.

Woods Coaches 366 in Wolverhampton bus station

A short time later we saw a bus come in on the adjacent stand. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands on a #6 to Wobaston.

NX West Midlands 2113 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto the A 4150 and we turned left onto Broad Street. We turned left onto Princess Square and we turned right onto Lichfield Street. We ran through Queen Square and we continued onto Darlington Street. We turned right ont Waterloo Road and we crossed over the ring road and we ran forwards onto Waterloo Road. We veered left onto New Hampton Road East and we ran forwards onto New Hampton Road West. We turned right onto Court Road and we turned left onto Hordern Road. We crossed over the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal and under a former railway line. We turned right onto Aldersley Road and we ran through Aldersley. We turned left onto Green Land and we turned right onto Pendeford Avenue. We crossed over the Shrewsbury line and we turned right onto Ryefield. We ran through Dovecotes and we turned right onto the Droveway. We crossed over the Shropshire Union Canal and we turned right onto Blaydon Road. We ran to a small bus terminus and we turned aruound and headed back Northwards up Blaydon Road. We turned right onto Droveway and we continued up to the i54 industrial estate. We turned around at the roundabout and we turned left onto Wobaston Road. We turned right onto Patshull Avenue and the bus pulled into the bus terminus where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2113 before it returned on a #6 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2113 in Wobaston

Once off the bus we walked down Patshull Avenue and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we saw the #25 and the #3 go past. We headed back to the same stop and as we apporoached we saw a bus at the terminus. As we got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2018 on a #6 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2018 in Wobaston

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of National Express West Midlands 2018 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside NX West Midlands 2018

The bus sat for a few minutes waiting for departure time. A short time later we set off onto Patshull Avenue and we turned left onto Wobaston Road. We turned right into the 154 estate and we did a u-turn at the roundabout. We headed Southwards onto The Droveway and we turned left onto to Blaydon Road and we stop at the small bus terminus. We headed back Northwards up Blaydon Road and we turned left onto THe Droveway. We crossed over the canal and we turned left onto Ryefield. We turned left onto Barnhurst Lane and we went over the railway line. We continued onto Pendeford Avenue and we turned left onto Green Lane. We continued onto Aldersley Road and we ran through Aldersley. We turned left onto Hordern Road and we ran under a former railway line and over the canal. We continued into Whitmore Reans and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of National Express West Midlands 2018 as it continued on a #6 to Wolverhampton.

NX West Midlands 2018 in Whitmore Reans

Once off the bus we crossed the road and checked the timetable. We had 20 minutes for the next bus to Codsall so we walked to the corner shop. We went in the shop and Matthew bought a bottle of Dr Pepper and a Twirl. We headed back to the bus stop and Matthew sat on the grass. Across the road was a former care home which is going to be re-developed. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Chaserider 671 on a #5 to Codsall.

Chaserider 671 in Whitmore Reans

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Hornden Road and we went over the canal and under the railway line. We ran forwards onto Lowlands Avenue and we were passed by 2 hills Coaches coaches. We turned right onto Lower Street and we ran forwards onto Codsall Road. We crossed the roundabout and continued along Codsall Road. We comtinued onto Birches Road and we passed Bilbrook Railway station and ran onto Duck Lane. We continued onto Bilbrook Road and we turned left onto Watery Lane. We continued onto Elliotts Lane and we turned right onto Wolverhampton Road. We continued onto Bakers Way and the bus terminated. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Chaserider 671 before it returned on a #5 to Wolverhampton.

Chaserider 671 in Codsall

Once off the bus we walked across the green into town and we had a choice of 3 pubs to visit. We went to the Banks' pub as it seemed the best. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar and had a glass of Coke. We had our drink and watched some darts. When we had finished we headed back to the green. We sat on a bench with uncle Dave and Matthew had a Twirl. A short time later we saw the bus arrive at the terminus. We saw it was Chaserider 144 on a #5 to Wolverhampton.

Chaserider 144 in Codsall

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Westwards along Bakers Way and we turned around on the bus lane and Headed Eastwards. We ran forwards onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left onto Elliotts Lane. We continued onto Watery Lane and we turned right onto Bilbrook Road. We continued onto Duck Lane and we ran past the shops and the railway station. We turned left onto Birches Road. We continued onto Codsall Road and we crossed over a roundabout. We ran forwards onto Lower Street and we turned left onto Lowlands Avenue. We continued onto Hordern Road and we ran under the disused railway line and over the canal. We continued onto Hunter Street and we turned left onto New Hampton Road West. We turned left onto Evans Street and we ran forwards onto Dunstall Road. We followed Dunstall Road to the left and we ran around the roundabout and Headed Southwards down Waterloo Road. We ran past Molineux and we headed towads the ring road. We crossed the ring road an unidentified Johnson coach pulled along side us and turned left onto the ring road. We continued along Waterloo Road and forwards onto School Street. We turned left onto Salop Street and we continued onto Cleveland Street. We turned left onto Garrick Street and right onto Bilston Street. We turnrf left at the roundabout onto the A4150 and we enetered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed to the toilet. after Matthew had used the toilet we looked for a bus towards Ashmore as mum had driven to Farmfoods to pick up pop. Whilst had a look what we could catch we saw Chaserider 3010 on layover.

Chaserider 3010 in Wolverhampton bus station

There were a couple of different buses we could have done but we saw that the next #59 was 5404 that we had done earlier in the day. We decided to wait for a #69. We sat at the appropriate stand and a short time later we saw the bus arrive. As it got closer we saw it was National Express West Midlands 2089 on a #69 to Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2089 in Wolverhampton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the nBus Group Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we joined the Northbound A4150. We turned right onto the A4124 and we headed Eastwards out of Wolverhampton. We veered left onto Wolverhampton Road and we turned left into New Cross hospital. We turned right onto Prestwood Road West. We crossed the B4484 and we continued onto Lower Prestwood Road. We turned right onto Wood End Road and we turned left onto Moathouse Lane West. We turned left onto Ridge Lane. We turned right onto Linthouse Lane and we turned left onto Griffiths Drive. We Turned right to continued along Griffiths Drive and we passes National Express West Midlands 5404 nwhich we had been on ealier in the day. We turned right onto Peacock Avenue. We ran to the end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of National Express West Midlands 2089 as it continued towards Walsall.

NX West Midlands 2089 in Ashmore

Once off the bus we walked to the end of the road and we turned right onto the A4124. We crossed over the canal and we met up with mum at farmfood. We got in the car and Matthew had an orange flavour ice lolly. We got in the car and we set off towards the chip shop. We joined the Westbound A4124 and we turned left onto Stubby Lane. We ran to the next roundabout and we parked up near to the shop. Matthew went with mum to the shop whilst I went to the chip shop to get some food. matthew bought some cold pop for us all to drink and went back to the car. I came back with food and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of Coke. when I had finished eating we set off Northwards up Stubby Lane and we turned right onto the A4124. We ran Northwards up the A462 and we joined the Northbound M6. We came off the M6 at junction 15 and we ran forwards onto the A500. We ran through Hamford and Sideway and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We turned right onto the A52 and right onto the Southbound A500. We veered left onto Wheildon Road and we stopped to drop off uncle Dave. We continued up Whieldon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we turned right onto the Westbound A50. We came off at Stanley Matthews Way and we ran Southwards. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got home just after 20:00. Matthew had his medication and we wrote the Blog and we did the e-mail. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke and a Flake ice cream. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we to bed around 00:00... Mark