Trip to Wrexham / Ruthin 09-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4480	Wrexham BS	Ruthin, Co-op	T51	Arriva NW&W
YJ64 DXO	Ruthin, War Memorial	Corwen BS	T8	M&H Coaches
BV24 LMM	Corwen BS	Llangollen, Parade Street	T3	Lloyds Coaches
1011	Llangollen, Parade Street	Johnstown, o/s Co-op	5	Arriva NW&W
702	Johnstown, after Co-op	Cefn Mawr, opp Tesco	2C	Arriva NW&W
709	Cefn Mawr, o/s Tesco	Wrexham BS	2C	Arriva NW&W

Today We decided to re-visit Wrexham. Reseach for the trip consisted of looking at the 1 bws ticket, looking at where we ate on our previous visits to Wrexham and checking the weather. The weather was for dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 to have his medication. Matthew got up at 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we set off just after 12:00 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we ran along 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 and 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. As we travelled up the A500 we saw AJS Passenger Travel AJ54 BUZ. We continued past the M6 and over the West coact main line. I wasn't concentrating so I turned left onto the A531. We ran to the next roundabout, did a u-turn and we re-joined the Westbound A500. We turned right onto the B5071 and we ran around the block. We turned left onto Laura Street and right onto Barker Street and right onto St Clair Street. We re-joined the Southbound B5071 and parked outside the YMCA facing South We went into the cafe. Matthew had a full English Breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We left the YMCA and we got in the. We went back South B5071 and we joined the Westbound A500. We continued for a further 3 miles or so and we turned right onto the Nantwich bypass, past the new road under construction and we ran around the North side of Nantwich before joining the Westbound A534. We travelled west for around 4 miles and we crossed over the A49. We crossed over the A41 at Croxton and we continued to the eastern edge of Wrexham. We continued onto Holt Street and we ran into the centre of town. We veered right onto Chester Street and we turned left into the library car park and parked up. We said goodbye to mum and we walked onto Rhosddu Road. We continued to the bus station and we turned left onto Trinity Street walking past the buses on layover. In the layover area we saw GM Buses RO71 KUW parked up.

GM Buses RO71 KUW in Wrexham bus station

Also parked up was Arriva NW&W 2152 on layover in between runs on the #27 to Mold.

Arriva NW&W 2152 in Wrexham bus station

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2156 coming into the layover area after working in on a #11 to Minera.

Arriva NW&W 2156 in Wrexham bus station

We gave Matthew a few choices and he chose to go on the T51. A short time later the bus came around from the other side of the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4480 on a T51 service to Denbigh.

Arriva NW&W 4480 in Wrexham bus station

We got on the bus and we bought 1 bws tickets at £7.50 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Trinity Street and we followed the one way system around onto King Street. We joined the A5152 and we crossed over the A525. We ran through Coedpoeth and Gegin and we entered into Bwlchgwyn and Four Crosses. We veered right onto the A5104 and left onto Allt Yr Efail we ran into Llandegla. The bus turned in the road and we continued along Allt Yr Efail and we turned right onto the A5104. We turned right into the A525 and we ran through Llysfasi. We continued through Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd ran up through Ruthin and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4480 as it continued towards Denbigh.

Arriva NW&W 4480 in Ruthin

Once off the bus we were met by a friendly local who gave us a map of the town. We past a car park and we saw white minibus KX07 WNG parked up near to the Co-op. We turned left onto Market Street and we walk up the hill to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a small glass of Coke. We sat down in a little snug area to have our drinks. When we had fisnished we went back out onto Market Street and we a quick look in the market. There was nothing that we wanyted to buy so we went to uncle Dave. We were unsure where we needed to go to catch the bus so we walked up Market Street to the roundabout. We worked out the bus was going from around the corner on Wynnstay Road, so we walked back down Market Street and around the corner onto Wynnstay Road. We waited for a bus towards Corwen. A short time later the bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was M&H Coaches YJ64 DXO on a T8 to Corwen.

M&H Coaches YJ64 DXO in Ruthin

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Wynnstay Road and we turned left onto Well Street. We ran forwards onto the A5254 and we headed Southwards for a couple of miles into Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd. We turned right onto Bron Y Clywd and we turned left onto the Southbound A494. We ran Southwards through Pwllglas and Gwyddelwern and we passed M&H Coaches SK18 TKD going the other way. We turned left onto the B5437 and we passed the Ifor William factory. We turned right onto Green Lane and we ran into Corwen. We turned left by the railway station and we entered the bus station area. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew got another picture of M&H Coaches YJ64 DXO before it went on layover.

M&H Coaches YJ64 DXO in Corwen bus station

There was a small layover area in front of Corwen railway station. Parked in this area was Andrews of Tideswell AS 2933 waiting for passenger of the incoming training.

Andrews of Tideswell AS 2933 in Corwen bus station

We went onto the railway station and Matthew used the toilet. We came back through the shop and we bought a can of Coke. A few minutes later another bus arrived. It was Lloyds Coaches YW25 DDN on a T3C to Llanwchllyn.

Lloyds Coaches YW25 DDN in Corwen bus station

We sat down by the bus station and Matthew had a can of Dandelion & Burdock. A few minutes pater we saw Lloyds Coaches BV24 LMO on a T3 to Barmouth. A few minutes later our bus arrived. We saw it was Lloyds Coaches BV24 LMM on a T3 to Wrexham.

Lloyds Coaches BV24 LMM in Corwen bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws ticket under the scanner before we satdown towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A5. We headed Eastwards through Carrog and Glyndyfrdwy. We continued through Pen Y Bryn and Berwyn and we ran into the West end of Llangollen. We turned left onto Market Street and left onto Parade Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Lloyds Coaches BV24 LMM as it continued towards Wrexham.

Lloyds Coaches BV24 LMM in Llangollen

We walked back along Parade Street and we turned left onto East Street and into the car park. There were a few buses and coaches parked up here. Of particular interest to us was Staffordshire Moorlands operotor Golden Green Travel MB23 GGG parked up.

Golden Green Travel MB23 GGG in Llangollen

We crossed Market Street and we bought an ice cream. We walked along Greenfields and we sat on a bench near to the bus stop and Matthew ate the ice cream. We were now starting to make our way back towards the car whilst still getting in a few more buses. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was Arriva NW&W 1011 on a #5 to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1011 in Llangollen

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws ticket under the scanner before we sat donwn towards the back of the bus. We decided we wouod do this as far as Johnstown to get some supplies from the Co-op. We set off along Parade Street and we turned left onto Castle Street. We crossed over the river and we turned right onto the Eastbound A539. We ran through Trevor and Acrefair. At the big roundabout we veered left onto the Northbound B5605. We ran through Ruabon and as we headed Northwards we continued for around another mile up to Johnstown and we got up and got off by the big Co-op. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 1011 as it continued Northwards towards Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 1011 in Johnstown

We headed into the Co-op and Matthew bought a bottle of Coke and a chocolate bar. We crossed the road and we waited for a bus towards Cefn Mawr. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 702 on a #2c to Cefn Mawr.

Arriva NW&W 702 in Johnstown

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the B5605 and we went under the railway line. We turned right onto the A539. We turned left onto Wynnstay Lane. We turned right onto Hampden Way and we ran Westwards alongside the A539. We rejoined the A539 and we continued Westwards through Acrefair and we turned left onto Abernant Road. We turned right to contimnued along Abernant road and we ran forwards onto Queen Street. We turned right onto Dolydd Road and we continued onto Cae Gwilym Lane. We turned left onto Coronation Street and left onto Plas Kynaston Lane. We turned right onto Hill Street and we continued onto Oxford Street we saw Tesco so we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into Tesco. We bought some pop and a chocolate bar and we went back to the bus stop. We waited for a #2 service. The service bypassed the area, and we were told by a local that this was due to roadworks and a diversion. So we had longer to wait for the next #2C. Whilst we waityed we shared a kitkat that we had in the trip bag. A short time later the bus appeared. We saw it was Arriva NW&W 709 on a #2C to Wrexham.

Arriva NW&W 709 in Cefn Mawr

We got on the bus and we placed the 1bws ticket for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Oxford Street and we ran forwards onto Hill Street. We continued onto Queen Street and we ran forwards onto Abernant Road. We joined the Eastbound A539 and we headed towards Plas Madoc. We turned right onto Wynnstay Lane. We turned right onto Hampden Way and we ran Westwards alongside the A539. We rejoined the A539 and we headed Eastwards again. We ran up to the roundabout and we turned left onto the B5605. We ran through Ruabon and as we headed Northwards we continued for around another mile up to Johnstown. We continued into Rhostyllen and we ran under the A483. We ran up the A5152 the last two miles or so into the cente of Wrexham and past Wreham General railway station. We turned right into Regent Street and left into King Street. We turned left into Lord Street and we stopped outside the bus station. where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Arriva NW&W 709. Before it went off back to the depot.

Arriva NW&W 709 in Wrexham bus station

We had messaged mum, and she said she would pick us up at the car park where we were dropped off. We headed past the bus layover area and we saw Arriva NW&W 2154 in between runs on the #21 to Summerhill.

Arriva NW&W 2154 in Wrexham bus station

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 704 awaiting it's next turn on the #33 to Llay.

Arriva NW&W 704 in Wrexham bus station

We set off along Trinity Street and we turned right onto Rhosddu Road. We walkd past the Police station and library and we turned left onto Llwyn Isaf. We walked past the marquee where there was a music festival going on. We waited in the car park as mum had got lost and took a while to get back to us. A few minutes later mum got in the car and we set off Northwards up Chester Road. We turned right onto the A5152 and we ran past Lidl. We turned right onto Holt Street and left onto Market Street and we parked up near to the chip shop. I went to fetch the food, and when I returned, Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and a can of dandelion & burdock. After I had finished eating we set off along Market Street and we turned left onto St George's Crescent. We ran forwards onto Holt Street and we ran out of town. We turned right onto the A483 and at the next roundabout we joined the Eastbound A534. We ran up to Nantwich crossing the A41 and A49. We joined the A51 and we passed the site of a new Shell petrol station where work has statrted. We continued Nantwich by-pass and we ran around the North side of town and we joined the A500. We crossed under the M6 and we continued through Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We ran up Wheildon road and we dropped off uncle Dave. After we dropped off uncle Dave we ran back up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We ran through Blurton and at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog. We chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Ellesmere Port / Chester 20-07-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
27901	Ellesmere Port BS	Helsby, Hornsmill PH	2	Stagecoach Merseyside
2921	Helsby, Opp Tesco	Chester BS	X30	Arriva NW&W
27903	Chester BS	Huntington, Rake & Pikel	5	Stagecoach Merseyside
36318	Huntington, Rake & Pikel	Chester railway station	5	Stagecoach Merseyside
11625	Chester railway station	Chester BS	1	Stagecoach Merseyside
27902	Chester BS	Blacon, The Arches School	14A	Stagecoach Merseyside

Today we decided to revisit Ellesmere Port and Chester. We Asked Matthew where he would like to go today and he chose these places. Research consisted at looking at previous Blog entries and looking at which tickets we had previously used. We also checked the weather which was for cloudy weather with the possibility of thunderstorms. We did no research on parking and eating as we knew where we where going to go. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medicine. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Around 11:30 we set off to go and pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. 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 ran forwards onto the A500. We continued Ntrhwards throufg Stoke and Etruria and past Longport and Talke. As we ran up the A500 we saw bronze minibus DL69 VFZ, grey minibus PY62 CWO, blue minibus YN55 UEC and white minibus BX66 HGD. At Barthomley Interchange we joined the Northbound M6. Seen on the M6 were blue minibus VJG 903J, AJS Passenger Travel SL17 KWB, S.A.S Travel CV68 TBX, white minibus DY72 NLD, Stagecoach Megabus PR73 KRS, an unidentified Eavesway coach, 2 x red Arriva double deckers on had 2 vauxhall on the display and an unidentified white coach. We ran up to junction 20 and we took the Westbound M56. Seen on the M56 was black minibus SF60 BYD. We came off the M56 and onto the Northbound M53. We came off the M53 at junction 9 and we headed Westwards on the A5032. We turned left onto Cromwell Road and we followed the road to the right onto Wellington Road. We turned left onto Cambrdge Road and we went right onto McGarva Way. We turned right onto Grange Road and we parked up near to the Market. As we parked up we saw Direct Cars KV18 XVL parked up near to the car.

Direct Cars KV18 XVL in Ellesmere Port

We walked into the market and Matthew went to the toilet. We met up with mum and uncle Dave and Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked out of the market. We walked along Wellington Road past the site of the old bus station where they have now built an office building. In the distance we saw Arriva NW&W 3144 on a #5 to Mold.

Arriva NW&W 3144 in Ellesmere Port bus station

We were considering doing the Arriva bus and we looked at an alternative ticket in case we did catch it. Whilst we waited for time we saw an another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Merseyside 27901 on a #2 to Palace Fields.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27901 in Ellesmere Port bus station

We got on the bus and we booked Merseyside Dayrider Plus tickets at £5.40 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Wellington Road and we turned left onto Stanney Lane and we ran past The Grace Arms, which was a pub we used to eat at back when we first started to visit Ellesmere Port. We continued down the road for around 1/2 mile and then we turned left into the Coliseum Retail Park. We continued into the adjacent Cheshire Oaks designer outlet and we saw PG coaches BJ12 ??? and Abbey Coaches SA63 ASH in the coach park. We got onto the A5117. We crossed the M53 and we went past Stanlow oil refinery. We turned left onto Pool Lane and we turned right onto the link road into Elton vilaage. We ran forwards onto Meadow View and forwards again onto Parkland Drive. We ran past the Wheelright Arms and we turned right onto Ince Lane. We re-joined the A5117 and we crossed over the M56. We ran through Hapsford and we joined the A56 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 27901 as it continued towards Palace Fields.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27901 in Helsby

Once off the bus, Matthew had spotted the pub and decided he needed the toilet. We headed into the pub and Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the bar and Matthew had a small Coke. After finishing his drink we went outside and we had spotted that the Southbound X30 to Chester had not been passed. We walked past a new housing development and up to the Tesco and we crossed the road to wait for the bus. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 3032 on a X30 to Warrington.

Arriva NW&W 3032 in Helsby

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching in the distance. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 2921 on a X30 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 2921 in Helsby

We got on it and we singles to Cheter at £2 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A56 and we ran through Dunham-on-the-Hill past fromer The Wheatsheaf pub. We continued Southwards and we ran under the M56. We crossed the A41 and we ran through Hoole to the edge of Chester. We crossed over the railway and turned right onto The A5268 before veering left into the bus station where e got up and got off the bus. Onc off the bus we had a walk around the bus station. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we visited the coffee shp. Matthew had an Almond Slice and a can of Coke. After Matthew had finished eating and drinking we had a walk around the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 577 on a #82 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 577 in Chester bus station

A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 4550 on a #11 to Holywell. We had a walk around to see what we might catch. Matthew spotted a #5 that was being preparred for service. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Merseyside 27903 on a #5 to Huntington.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27903 in Chester bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Merseyside Dayrider Plus ticket to the driver. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Merseyside 27903 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Stagecoach Merseyside 27903

We set off along Gorse Stacks and turned right into Frodsham Street. We stopped to take on more passengers and then we went forwards onto the A51. We travelled through Boughton and we ran forwards onto the A5115. We travelled through Boughton Heath. At the roundabout we turned right and we ran down Caldy Valley Road and we headed down the hill. We turned right follwing Caldy Valley Road and we turned left onto the B5130. We crossed over the North Wales Expressway and we ran onto the roundabout outside the Rake & Pikel. The was a short turning circle just off the roundabout and we pulled into there. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 27903 as it returned to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27903 in Huntington

We crossed over Sandy Lane and Highlander Road and we headed into the Co-op. We bought a large galaxy caramel and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished paying for the food we headed back to the bus stop. Matthew had a can of Fanta from the trip bag and afterwards we shared most of the Galaxy Caramel. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Merseyside 36318 on a #5 to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 36318 in Huntington

We got on the bus and we flashed the Merseyside Dayrider Plus ticket to the driver. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Merseyside 36318 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Stagecoach Merseyside 36318

We set off onto the B5130 and we crossed over the North Wales Expressway. We turned right onto Caldy Valley Road and we ran through the Caldy Valley estate. We turned left to follow Caldy Valley Road Northwards. We ran through Boughton Heath past Sainsbury's and we turned left onto the A5115. We ran forwards onto the A51 and we headed around The Bars roundabout onto City Road. We went past the railway station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we spot some coaches so we walked up to see them. We saw Holmeswood YG67 FZN parked up opposite to the railway station.

Holmeswood YG67 FZN in Chester

Further along the road we saw another pair of coaches. The first one was Keane Coaches BX65 WBF.

Keane Coaches BX65 WBF in Chester

The second of the pair of coaches was Keane Coaches BX65 WBU.

Keane Coaches BX65 WBU in Chester

We crossed back over the road and Matthew wanted to go into a music venue, but it was ticket only. Further down the road as we got to the bus stop we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 11625. We asked the driver if the bus was going to the Interchnage. It was but not for another 10 minutes. We went into the pub by the bus stop and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards he ad a glass of Coke. We went outside and sure enough we saw that Stagecoach Merseyside 11625 was still outside on a #1 to Liverpool.

Stagecoach Merseyside 11625 in Chester

We got on the bus and we flashed the Merseyside Dayrider Plus ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along Station Road and we turned left onto Brook Street. We turned onto the A56 and we turned right at the roundabout onto the A5268. We veered left and into the Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once up we had a walk around to see what we might catch. We saw M & H Coaches YJ21 FBA on layover in between runs on the T8 to Corwen.

M & H Coaches YJ21 FBA in Chester bus station

Originally we considered doing a #53 to Kingsway to meet up with mum there. But a quick look for the name of the chip shop revealed that the chip shop was temporarily closed for refurbishment. We decided to go to Blacon and meet up with mum there. We had a look at the Blacon stops and there was a Stagecoach bus on stand. AS we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Merseyside 27902 on a #14A Blacon circular.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27902 in Chester bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Merseyside Dayrider Plus to the driver before we saw down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Gorse Stacks and we ran onto George Street. At the end we turned right onto Northgate Street and we crossed over the ring road onto the A5116. We veered left on the one-way system and we ran forwards onto the A540. We ran past Chester University and we hit traffic as we got to the edge of town. At the roundabout we turned left onto Blacon Avenue. We travelled Westwards for around a mile and when we got to the shops we got up to get off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 27902 as it continued towards Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 27902 in Blacon

We crossed over the road and we met up with mum, Matthew went into the car and had a can of Cherry Coke with some ice in a cup. I went to the chip shop and fetched sausage chips and gravy for Matthew. When I had finished eating we set off out of Blacon Parade and we turned right onto Sherwood Road. We turned left onto Blacon Avenue and we ran to the end. We crossed over the roundabout onto the A5480 and briefly joined the Northbound A5116 before turning right onto Mill Lane. We ran forwards onto Heath Road and at the end we turned right onto the A41. We crossed the A56 and we continued round to the Eastern side of Chester. We turned left onto the A51 and we crossed over the A55 and we continued Eastwards. We briefly joined the Southbound A49. At Four Lane Ends we ontinued onto the A51 and we headed through Wardle past Snugbury's. We turned left onto the Nantwich bypass. We ran around the North side of Nantwich and we joined the A500. We ran to the South of Crewe and we crossed under the M6 as we travelled along the A500 we saw Global Travel B13 HTL on a returning day trip to Cardiff. We ran through Talke and Longport into Stoke and we came off the A500. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's house and Matthew used the toilet. We uodated the calendar and Matthew took a can of Cherry Coke into the house to drink in front of uncle Rob. We got back in the car and we set off for Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we saw beige minibus DS03 UTT parked up. We turned right onto Church Road and we saw blue minibus A16 LEH. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:10. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew had his medication and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark