Trip to Bury / Manchester 25-07-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
11513	Bury Interchange	Cheetham Hill, Balmfield Street	135	Stagecoach Manchester
77	Museum of Transport	Manchester Shudehill	Shuttle	Bolton Transport
5871	Manchester Shudehill	Museum of Transport	Shuttle	GMPTE
11844	Cheetham Hill, Bignor Street	Prestwich, Kenyon Lane	135	Stagecoach Manchester
11876	Prestwich, Kenyon Lane	Redvales, Tennyson Avenue	135	Stagecoach Manchester
3021	Redvales, Tennyson Avenue	Bury Interchange	524	Go North West

Today we decided to re-visit Bury. We gave Matthew a choice of where to go on Friday night and from the map he chose to go to Bury. Research for the trip consisted of looking at where we parked and where we ate for the last trip, and to check the weather. The weather for the weekend was warm, cloudy with some rain. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:15 and had crumpets and a can of orange Fanta. After getting ready we set off around 11:30. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road and we went through the road works and up the hill to Heron Cross. We crossed over the A50 and we turned left at the traffic lights onto Grove Road. We continued onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Afterwards we set off down Wheildon Road and forwards onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's to get petrol. After filling up we went to pick up our friend. We turned right onto London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place and left onto Hartshill Road. We ran to the edge of Newcastle and we ran down George Street. We turned left onto Ryecroft and stopped to pick up our friend. After we picked him up We along Ryecroft we ran forwards onto Barracks Road onto the Northbound A34 and we ran north through Cross Heath up to Crackley and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and had a glass of Coke. He had burger and fries. When we had finished we set off towards Bury. We set off onto the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. We passed Prospect PR22 LEO. We went around the roundabout and we joined the Northbound M6, Traveling up the M6 we saw an unidentified white coach, D&G Bus 30(#42) and Flixbus liveried Loch Lomond Travel YG25 FFA which came past us.

Loch Lomond Travel YG25 FFA on the M6

At junction 21A we headed Eastwards along the M62. Traveling up the M62 we saw white minibus BV23 RMX and taxi minibus MD17 BYF. We ran forwards onto the clockwise M60 and we saw an unindentified white minibus. We joined the Northbound M66 and we came off onto the A58. We ran Westwards into town and past the market. We turned right into Haymarket Street and left onto Moss Street. We parked up on Manchester Road and we said goodbye to mum. WE walked along Moss Street and we crossed over the road into the Interchange. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw Go North West 3021 on a #524 to Bolton.

Go North West 3021 in Bury interchange

We decided to wait for a #135 and head towards Cheetham Hill, as we were aware of an event going on at the bus museum. A short time later we saw a bus approaching the stand. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11513 on a #135 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 11513 in Bury Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked a Bee Network bus only day ticket at £5 before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the Interchnage and we turned left onto Haymarket Street. We crossed over the A58 onto Knowsley Street before joining Manchester Road and running Southwards past Gigg Lane. We crossed the river Roch and we climbed the hill up towards Whitefield. At Besses O' The barn we deviated left onto Bury Old Road and we went under the tramway and over the M60 at the same point. We continued south along bury Old Road and we skirted the Western side of Heaton Park. There was a diversion in place, so we turned left onto the A6044. We turned right onto the A576 and we headed Southwards past Bowker Vale tram stop. We turned right onto the A665 and we ran through Cheethanm Hill. We continued along the A665 for a further mile or so and after the shops we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11513 as it continued towards Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 11513 in Cheetham Hill

Once off the bus we looked on the map to see whee the museum was. We headed up the road Northwards and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11508 running empty back to the depot.

Stagecoach Manchester 11508 in Cheetham Hill

We turned right onto Smedley Street and at the end of the road we could see the imposing wall of the museum. We turned left and headed towards the collection of buses parked outside of the museum. We arrived at the entrance / turning circle and we saw preserved Ribble 811 parked up by the museum.

Ribble 811 in Cheetham Hill

We knew there were a few shuttle services to and from Manchester Shudehill and also a shuttle to Salford museum and art gallery. We spotted a bus that was loading outside the museum. As we got closer we saw it was Bolton Transport 77 on the shuttle service to Manchester Shudehill.

Bolton Transport 77 in Cheetham Hill

We got on the bus and we confirmed with the conductor that it was going to Manchester, before we went upstairs and sat down. We sat off down Boyle Street past the Stagecoach Manchester bus garage and we turned left onto the A6010. We ran past the Queens Road tram stop and we turned right onto the A664. We ran through Colyhurst and into Manchester city centre. We turned right onto Ring Road and we turned left onto Corporation Street. We turned left onto Withy Grove and we ran forwards onto Shudehill. We ran past the end of the Interchnage before turning left into the Interchange. The bus stopped and we got up got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Bolton Transport 77 before it returned to the museum on a shuttle service.

Bolton Transport 77 in Manchester Shudehill

Also seen was Go North West 2013, which was on layover in between runs on #8 to Bolton.

Go North West 2013 in Manchester Shudehill

Once off the bus we headed into the Interchange shop and we bought drinks, a chocolate bar and a flapjack. We came out of the shopp and Matthew took us out of the Interchnage, past the tram stop and onto Dantzic Street. We went into the pub and we went upstairs to the toilet. After using the toilet we came downstairs and went to the bar. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. We sat at a table and Matthew had his glass of Coke. When we had finished we headed out onto Dantzic Street and past the tram stop into the Interchange. As we got into the Interchange we saw Go North West 3439 on a #8 to Bolton.

Go North West 3439 in Manchester Shudehill

Also seen was Prospect Coaches PR73 KRS on a #980 to Gatwick Airport.

Prospect Coaches PR73 KRS in Manchester Shudehill

We decided that we were going to head back towards Prestwich, as we were not sure if there was another shuttle back to the museum. We waited at stand L, and whilst we waited we took a few more bus pictures. We saw Flixbus liveried Belle Vue coach YG25 FEP on a #023 to London.

Flixbus YG25 FEP in Manchester Shudehill

Whilst we were waiting we saw GMPTE 5871 arrive at the other side of the Interchange. A couple of Enthusiasts turned up with camera and I got chatting to them. They said there were people still on the bus so it was going back to the museum. We waited for the bus to come around and as it got closer we saw it was GMPTE 5871 as expected on a shuttle service to the museum.

GMPTE 5871 in Manchester Shudehill

We got on the bus and we sat downstairs. The bus set off out of the Interchange and we turned left onto the A664. We ran Northwards and we turned left onto the A6010. We ran past the Queens Road tram stop and we turned right onto Boyle Street. The bus pulled up in the turning circle and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of GMPTE 5871 before it returned into the museum.

GMPTE 5871 in Cheetham Hill

As it was the end of the day they were shunting the buses back into the museum, We saw Leigh Corporation 15 parked up outside.

Leigh Corporation 15 in Cheetham Hill

We walked down Boyle Street and we turned right onto Smedley Street. We turned right onto A665 and we crossed over the road. We walked to the bus stop and we waited for a bus back Northwards. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11844 on a #135 to Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 11844 in Cheetham Hill

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Network Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the rear section on the bus. The bus set off Northward up the A665 and we ran through Cheetham hill. We continued onto Bury Old Road and past Heaton Park into Pretwich where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11844 as it continued towards Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 11844 in Prestwich

Once off the bus, we decided to just have something out of the trip and wait for the next bus. Matthew had a flapjack. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11856 on a #135 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 11856 in Prestwich

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer, we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11876 on a #135 to Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 11876 in Prestwich

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Network Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the rear section on the bus. The bus set off Northward up the A665 and we crossed the M60 and went past Besses O'th Barn tram stop and onto the A56. We ran past the A6053 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11876 as it continued towards Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 11876 in Redvales

Once off the bus we had a quick look at the old petrol station and we looked to see if there was another bus nearby. We spotted a bus just around the corner. A short while later we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Go North West 3021 on a #524 to Bury.

Go North West 3021 in Redvales

We got on the bus and we we flashed the System One bus only day tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards up the A56. We ran for about a mile before we veered right on to Knowsley Street. We crossed over the A58 and we ran forwards onto Haymarket Street before turning right into the Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. We went took a few pictures before we went to find mum. We saw First Manchester 69624 on a #468 to Rochdale.

First Manchester 69624 in Bury interchange

We set off onto Haymarket Street and we turned left onto Moss Street and right onto Silver Street. We got in the car and Matthew had a sausage roll and a Manchester Tart. We set off along Silver Street and we turned left onto Bolton Street. We turned left onto the A58 and we ran forwards onto the Southbound A56. We ran through Redvales and we stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and he also had a can of dandelion & burdock for later. When I had finished eating we got back onto the A56 and we headed Southwards. At the roundabout we turned right and joined the anti-clockwise M60. We ran forwards onto the M62 and we were passed by Jones AP19 ALP on a return day trip from york.

Jones AP19 ALP on the M62

Traveling up the M62 we saw an unidentified Bus King coach. We joined the M6 at Junction 20 and we headed Southwards. Seen on the M6 we were passed by Alfa A156. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we ran though Longport and we came off at Etruria and onto the Westbound A53. We ran into Newcastle and around the one way system. We crossed the Jubilee roundabout onto Ryecroft and we stopped to dop off our friend. Matthew went up to the flat to use the toilet. We got back in the car and we set off towards uncle Dave's. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we turned left onto The Avenue. We turned right onto the A52 and we went past the former pub which is becoming a shop and flats. We ran into Stoke and onto the one-way system. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and right onto Eleanor Street. We turned right onto Copeland Street and right onto Glebe Street. We followed the road around to the left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500. We turned right onto the A500 and we veered left onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and we continued back home. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub. 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 around 20:00. When got back Matthew had his medication and we worked on the Blog. Matthew had a Genoise cake and a can of Dr Pepper. Matthew wrote an e-mail and chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Stockport / Manchester 23-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
10042	Stockport Interchange	Manchester, Chorlton Street	197	Stagecoach Manchester
WDS240	Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens	Stretford, Arndale	15	Metroline
10443	Stretford, Arndale	Chorlton Cum Hardy	23	Stagecoach Manchester
10048	Chorlton Cum Hardy	Didsbury, Stop E	23	Stagecoach Manchester
TEH190	Didsbury, Stop C	Rusholme, Grandale Street	42	Metroline
TEH159	Rusholme, Grandale Street	Stockport Interchange	42	Metroline
10046	Stockport Interchange	Stockport, Belmont Way	25	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Stockport. We gave Matthew a choice of where to go on Friday night and from the map he chose to go to Stockport. Research for the trip consisted of looking at where we parked and where we ate for the last trip, and to check the weather. The weather for the weekend was warm, dry and sunny. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:15 and had crumpets and a can of orange Fanta. After getting ready we set off around 11:30. We set off through 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 travelled through Stoke and Etruria and we headed into Cheshire. Travelling up the A500 we saw Alfa coaches, A133 & A132, an unidentified Pulhams Coach, Eavesway EV75 WAY and HW Travel T25 HWT. There was a queue up to the junction and after a short while we joined the Northbound M6. As we travelled Northwards up the M6 we saw IH Travel BV25 MHU. At junction 19 we joined the Eastbound A556 and after a few miles we joined the M56. Near to Cheadle we ran forwards onto the M60. We came off the M60 at junction 1 and we joined the Eastbound A5145. We turned right onto under the M60 and left onto Great Egerton Street. We got to the car park, only to find the car park had been demolished! We continued along Great Egerton Street and we went into the Red Rock multi storey car park. We parked onto top of the furniture shop and we headed back to the multi storey and used the lift to get back down to ground level. We went down to Bridgefield Street and we turned right onto Port Street. We turned right onto Mersey Square and we went into Greggs. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards went outside to mum. I queued up to get food and Matthew went to Tesco Express with mum and bought some snacks. After we had been to the shops we sat down in the square and Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of orange Fanta. After we had finished eating we said goodbyr to mum and we set off on foot through the square to Stockport Interchange. We walked out the other end to get a few pictures of the buses arriving into the Interchange. We saw High Peak 812 on a #199 from Buxton.

High Peak 812 in Stockport Interchange

We walked back into the Interchange and we looked for something old to catch. We saw an old Enviro 400 on stand. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10042 on a #197 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 10042 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought Bee Network bus only day tickets at £5 each before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we went forwards onto Swain Street. We travelled Northwards onto the A5145 and we went under the M60. We headed Westwards and we turned right onto pyramid Roundabout avoiding lane. We re-joined the Westbound A5145 and we turned right onto Heaton Road and we turned left onto Clifton Road. We travelled through Heaton Mersey and we turned right onto Mauldeth Road. We continued into Green End and we re-joined onto Burnage Lane and we crossed over onto Slade Land into Levenshulme and we turned right onto the B5093. We turned left onto the A6 and we ran north through Crowcroft Park and Longsight. We turned left onto the A5184 and we ran north through Chorlton. We turned right onto B5117 into Manchester and we saw Metroline WDS245 on a #15 to Flixton. We turned right onto the A5103 and we past the fromer NatWest bank which has now closed. We turned right onto Chorlton Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10042 before it returned towards Hanley.

Stagecoach Manchester 10042 in Manchester

Once off the bus we walked along Chorlton Street and we crossed over Portland Street. Matthew spotted Cafe Nero and we went straight in and into the back to find the toilet. I suspect that he had been here before on one of his previous trips. After using the facilities we came back to the counter and Matthew had a slice of lemon meringue cheesecake and a bottle of Coke. After we had finished eating we went outside onto Portland Street and we saw Rotala Diamond 20632 which had arrived on a #87 from Stretford.

Rotala Diamond 20632 in Manchester

We continued along Portland Street and we turned left into Piccadilly Gardens Interchange. We had a look at what we might be able to catch out. We saw Go North West 3435 on a #37 to Bolton.

Go North West 3435 in Manchester

We might have normally done a #263 as this service was a former Arriva service. Arriva pulled out of Manchester when they didn't get a Bee Network contract to run buses. We saw Metroline DE517 on a #263 to Altricham.

Metroline DE517 in Manchester

After a look around we decided to head South Westwards. We saw a bus approaching the stand. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline WDS240 on a #15 to Flixton.

Metroline WDS240 in Manchester

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the terminal and we turned right onto Portland Street. We turned left onto Princess Street and right onto Whitworth Street. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we turned right onto the B5219 and we crossed over the B5218 and we turned right onto Kings Road into Firswood and through Stretford. We turned right onto the A5145 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Metroline WDS240 before in continued Northwards towards Flixton.

Metroline WDS240 in Stretford

We crossed over the road and there was already a bus at the bus stop. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10443 on a #23 to Stockport. We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set of along the A5145 and we crossed over the A56. We ran for about a mile and we veered left onto the A6010. We ran into Chorlton Cum Hardy and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10443 as it continued towards Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 10443 in Chorlton

Once off the bus we walked along the road and we went into a bar. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar and Matthew had a can of Coke. We sat on a table by the window and we had our drinks. There was football on the TV, Hull City vs Middleborough in the Championship playoff final. It was still 0-0 at this point. After we had finished our drinks we headed back to the bus stop where we had got off. We stood nearby in the shade and we waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10048 on a #23 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 10048 in Chorlton

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set of along the A6010 and we turned right onto the B5217. We ran forwards onto the Southbound A5145 and we continued through Barlow Moor. We continued through West Didsbury and as we got into the village we turned right where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10048 as it continued towards Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 10048 in Didsbury

Once off the bus we headed to the crossroads and we crossed over the road to get a look at the ghost sign above Costa Coffee. Afterwards we crossed over the road and we headed to the opposite bus stop. Whilst we waited for a bus Matthew had a sausage roll. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline TEH190 on a #42 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Metroline TEH190 in Didsbury

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we continued Northwards onto the B5093. We ran through Withington and Fallowfields. We continued North into Rusholme and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Metroline TEH190 as it continued towards Manchester.

Metroline TEH190 in Rusholme

We crossed over the road and we immediatley saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline TEH159 on a #42 to Stockport.

Metroline TEH159 in Rusholme

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off down the A5093 and we ran through Fallowfields and Withington. We continued into Didsbury and we joined the Southbound A5145. We followed the road as it turned to the East and we passed Parrs Wood. We continued through Heaton Mersey and we ran down into the valley and towards Stockport. We turned right and ran under the M60 and we turned left onto Heaton Lane. We turned right onto Astley Street and we pulled up outside the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We need to catch something up the A6 to where mum was, and we spotted an old bus on the #25. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10046 on a #25 to the Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 10046 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner for the final time today before we sat down at the back of the bus. We set off throught the interchange and we turned right onto Astley Street. We turned right onto Heaton Lane and left onto the Northbound A6. We ran up the hill for 3 stops and we got up and got off the bus. nce off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10046 as it continued towards the Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 10046 in Stockport

Once off the bus we crossed over the A6 and we walked along Belmont Way and we walked into the car park outside of Farmfoods where mum was waiting for us. We got in the car and Matthew had a part bottle of Tizer off mum. We turned right onto Belmont Wat and we turned left onto A6188. We turned right onto Broadstone Road and left onto Keswick Road. We stopped at the chip shop and I went to get food. When I got back into the car Matthew indicated he needed to toilet. We set off along Keswick Road and we turned left onto Carnforth Road. We continued onto Nelstrop Road. We turned left onto Broadstone Road and we ran into Heaton Chapel. We went through the crossroad and we spotted a bar so we pulled over. We walked to the bar and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We walked back to the car and Matthew drank the Coke and had sausage chips and gravy. We set off along School Lane and we joined the Southbound A6. We ran back into Stockport and we ran over the top of the Interchange. We turned right onto Greek Street and we turned right onto Shaw Heath. We turned left onto Wood Street passing the corner of the Stagecoach bus garage and we ran forwards onto Hollywood Way. We crossed over the Mersey and we joined the Westbound M60. We ran for a few miles before running onto the M56. We turned left onto the the A556 and we passed the site of the new Tatton sevices. We ran for a few more miles and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travlled Southwards we were passed by ABC Coach hire OY73 BLF as we came off at junction 16.

ABC Coach hire OY73 BLF on the M6

At junction 16 we went South down the A500 through Longport and Etruria into 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 Fanta. 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 19:40. 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 Youtube and we got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Manchester / Blackpool 10-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BV17 GRU	Manchester, coach station	Blackpool Coach Station	173	Stotts

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Blackpool. Matthew got up around 06:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to Manchester he watched buses out of the window. He chilled out in his room in the morning and waited for us to taxi. As the coach was leaving from Manchester. We went downstairs and we got in the car we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we carried on along Temple Street and 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 joined the Northbound carriageway. At the next junction we came off onto Shelton New Road through the traffic lights and we turned right onto Cemetery Road. We turned right onto Stoke Road. We went passed the former chemists which is becoming a new dessert shop. and we ran down the hill and we turned left onto Station Road and past the railway station and had a bottle of Coke. After finishing eating we went waited for a train to Manchester. We got on the train and we set off Northwards towards Manchester. It was an express train so the first stop was Macclesfield. We continued Northwards and we stopped at Stockport. and we continued Northwards into Manchester Piccadilly. Once of the train we walked out of the railway station. We continued to the Fairfield Street at Chorlton Street to the coach station and Matthew used the toilet. A short time later we saw Go North East 7158 on a #172 to Newcastle. In the park Matthew ate his sandwiches and had his bottle of orange Fanta. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stotts BV17 GRU on a #173 to Blackpool. We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along Sackville Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A5103 and we ran along the A34 onto the A6. We joined the Northbound A580 before joining the Northbound M60 and a couple of junctions on we joined the Northbound M61. We continued onto the M6. We ran through Lancashire and to the East of Preston. We joined the Westbound M55 and we ran to the end. We ran forwards onto Yeadon Way. We ran along the road that follows the old trackbed of the line to Blackpool Central railway station and we stopped at the coach park near to the Coral amusement arcade. we got up and got off the coach. Matthew took another picture of Stotts BV17 GRU as it continued Northwards towards Leeds.

Stotts BV17 GRU in Blackpool

We set off towards town to get some dinner. We saw Blackpool Transport 571 on a #11B to Saltcotes. We walked along Vance Road and we saw JH Coaches JH72 JHC.

JH Coaches JH72 JHC in Blackpool

We got a lucky Seven taxi to the caravan. We set off onto the A5099 and we turned left onto New Bonny Street and we crossed over A584. We turned right onto Yeadon Way and carried on until we reached the M55. We turned left onto the A583 and right onto Mythop Road. At the bend in the road we turned left and enetered the caravan park. We stopped at the pub and Mattehw had glass a coke. Matthew went to the toilet. We park up at our caravan and we went in. For tea Matthew had burger fries & coke from Burger King. We chilled out and watched TV as we did the Blog and wrote e-mails. We went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Manchester / Ashton 21-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
10582	Manchester, (Stop D)	Ashton BS	216	Stagecoach Manchester
10601	Ashton BS	Manchester, Warwick Street	231	Stagecoach Manchester
12186	Manchester, Piccadilly	Trafford Centre BS	250	Stagecoach Manchester
3131	Trafford Centre BS	Altricham Interchange	247	Arriva NW&W
19528	Altricham Interchange	Wythenshawe, Police Station	11	Stagecoach Manchester
19471	Wythenshawe Interchange	Manchester, Dickinson Street	101	Stagecoach Manchester

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Manchester. Matthew got up around 06:00. Around 07:00 Matthew came downstairs and we cut through onto City Road. The walked along A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and had a bottle of Coke. After finishing eating we went waited for a train to Manchester. We got on the train and we set off Northwards towards Manchester. It was an express train so the first stop was Macclesfield. We continued Northwards and we stopped at Stockport. and we continued Northwards into Manchester Piccadilly. Once of the train we walked out of the railway station. We walked out of the station area and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 10849.

Stagecoach Manchester 10849 in Manchester

Matthew visted the toilet and afterwards we saw Go North West 3225 on a #135 to Bury.

Go North West 3225 in Manchester

After we had finished eating we continued down to Piccadilly. We stopped at McDonalds and we had breakfast. Matthew had a breakfast roll with Hash brown and orange juice. When we had finished we walked along Piccadilly. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10582 on a #216 to Ashton. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Piccadilly and we turned right onto Lever Street and we turned right onto the A665. We ran through Ancoats and we turned left onto the A662. We ran Westwards through Holt Town, Sportcity and Clayton. We ran through Droylsden and we turned left into the A635. We went through Ashton and we turned left onto Margaet Street and we turned right onto Katherine Street and we turned left onto Gas Street. We turned into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10582.

Stagecoach Manchester 10582 in Ashton bus station

We set off out of the bus station onto Wellington Road and we saw First Manchester 69445 on a #409 to Rochdale.

First Manchester 69445 in Ashton

We went into B&M and we brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We walked down Wellington Road. A short time later we saw Stagecoach Manchester 10585 on a #237 to Glossop.

Stagecoach Manchester 10585 in Ashton bus station

Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Manchester 10579 on a #346 to Hyde.

Stagecoach Manchester 10579 in Ashton bus station

We headed into the bus station and we waited for a bus back towards Manchester. A short time later we saw First Manchester 33736 on a #350 to Oldham. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Stagecoach Manchester 10601 on a #231 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 10601 in Ashton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and onto Wellington Road. We ran forwards onto Henrietta Street and we turned left onto the A670 and we turned right into the Tameside General Hospital and we turned right onto the A670. We continued onto Queens Road and we ran through Hurst and into Higher Hurst and we turned left onto St Albans Avenue and into Hartshead and we continued through Smallshaw and we ran onto Wood Lane. We ran through Waterloo into Taunton and we travelled Westwards along the Westbound M60 and at the end we turned right onto Moorside Street and we turned left onto the A662. We ran Westwards through Droylsden, Clayton and Sportcity. We turned left into the A662 and we ran through Holt Town. We turned left onto Every Street and we ran into Ancoats. We turned right onto the A665 and we ran down the hill into Manchester and we turned left onto Oldham Street and we got up and got off the bus. We turned left onto Oldham Street and we turned right onto Market Street. Once we had finished we went to the Manchester Arndale shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we visited the toilet. When we had finished we walked along Piccadilly bus station at Parker street. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stagecoach Manchester 12186 on a #250 to Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 12186 in Manchester

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the terminal and we turned right onto Portland Street. We turned left onto Princess Street and right onto Whitworth Street. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Booth Street West. We passed the College of Music and we turned right onto Boundry lane. We turned left onto the A5067 and we headed Westwards. We passed Hulme Park and we ran to the end of the road and we joined Chester Road. We joined the A56 and we ran past White City Retail Park. We passed Old Trafford and we turned right onto the A5081 and we turned left onto Europa Way. We turned right onto Westinghouse Road and we turned left onto the A5181 and we turned right onto the B5211. We pulled into the bus station and we got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and went into the Trafford centre. Matthew used the toilet. We continued into the Trafford centre and we visited Five Guys. Matthew had bacon cheeseburger and fries washed down with a cup of coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We visited Work Shop. We walked through the bus station taking picture whilst we decided what to do next #247 to Altricham. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching as it got closer we saw it was required Arriva NW&W 3131 on a #247 to Altricham.

Arriva NW&W 3131 in Trafford Centre bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right on to the B5214. We continued East along Woodhouse Road and we turned right onto Davyhulme Road. We turned right and close to the Manchester Ship Canal. Passed the Trafford General hospital and we turned Northwards onto Woodsend Road and into Davyhulme. We turned right into Moorside Road and we turned left onto Woodsend Road. After running the hill through Flixton and we turned left onto Irlam Road and we turned right into the B5158 and we turned left onto the A6144 and we turned right into the A56. We ran up the hill into Broadheath and we turned left onto the B5164 and we ran into the interchange and we got up and got off the bus. As we headed New Stamford Road before arriving at our destination. At the pub Matthew went to the toilet and drank some Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included D&G Bus 33 on the #88 to Macclesfield. We set off continued down New Stamford Road. On the way to the interchange. We continued down to the interchange. AS it got closer we saw it was required Stagecoach Manchester 19528 on a #11 to Stockport. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned right onto Stamford New Road. We turned right onto the A560 and we headed Eastwards. We veered left onto the B5165 and we ran into the centre of Timperley. We ran past the old NatWest Bank which closed 2 years ago. We turned right onto Thorley Lane and we crossed over the A560. We turned left onto Mainwood Road and left onto Greystoke Avenue. We ran forwards onto Aimson Road East and we turned right onto the A560. We ran into Baguley and we turned right into Southmoor Road. We turned right into Ledson Road and left into Floats Road. We turned left into Southmoor Road and we entered the hospital. After a brief stop at the hospital main bus stop we continued forwards onto Hollyhedge Road. We turned right onto Greenbrow Road and we ran around a loop. We turned right onto Tuffley Road and we crossed over the M56. We continued onto Simonsway and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19528 as it continued towards Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 19528 in Wythenshawe

We went into Asda and we vivited the toilet. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We continued onto Hale Top and walked up Wythenshawe Civic Centre and we ran alongsid Poundswick Lane and we went back to the interchange. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As expected it was Stagecoach Manchester 19471 on the #101 to Manchester. We got on the bus and we placed the System One bus tickets 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 onto Poundswick Lane we turned right onto Simonsway. We turned left onto Greenbrow Road We turned left into Southmoor Road and we entered the hospital. After a brief stop at the hospital main bus stop. We turned right onto Hollyhedge Road and we continued forwards onto Bowland Road. We turned right onto Floatshall Road and we turned left onto Hall Lane we turned right onto the A560 and we crossed over the A5103. We joined the A560 and we ran up to Moss Side and we turned right onto Greenheys Lane and we turned right onto Burlington Street. We turned left onto Higher Cambridge Street and we ran through the the A57(M). We ran along Cambridge Street and we turned right onto Whitworth Street West and right onto Oxford Street. We turned right onto Portland Street and we got up and got off the bus at the top of Portland Street. Once off the bus we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19495 on the #101 to Logistics North. As we turned left into Dickinson Street and we turned right into George Street. We turned left into Charlotte Street and we turned right into Mosley Street and we stopped at the shop. Matthew brought a can of Coke. We crossed over Mosley Street and we continued up Market Street. Once we had finished we went to the Manchester Arndale shopping centre. after visiting shops in the shopping centre we visited the toilet. When we had finished we walked along Piccadilly we walked back to the railway station and we also visited burger king and Matthew had a burger and fries. We waited for a train back to Stoke-on-Trent. After a short while we got on the train and we found a seat. We set off Southwards out of Manchester Piccadilly and we ran fast down to Stockport. After a station stop we continued Southwards to Macclesfield. We ran fast through Congleton and Kidsgrove to Stoke-on-Trent where we got up and got off the train. Once off the train we got a Lucky Seven taxi up to Fenton. We set off along Station Road and we joined the Westbound A52. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.