Trip to Preston / Lancaster 11-05-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
11140	Preston BS	Scotforth, Bowling Green	40	Stagecoach Lancashire
12207	Scotforth, Bowling Green	Preston BS	61	Stagecoach Lancashire
47964	Lancaster BS	Marsh, Denmark Street	11	Stagecoach Lancashire
47964	Marsh, Denmark Street	Lancaster BS	11	Stagecoach Lancashire
11211	Lancaster BS	Lancaster, Summersgill Road	1A	Stagecoach Lancashire
18324	Lancaster, Summersgill Road	Morecombe, Aldi	2X	Stagecoach Lancashire
11203	Morecombe BS	Scotforth, boot & Shoe	41	Stagecoach Lancashire

Today we decided to re-visir Preston. I gave Matthew the choice of where to go on Friday night and he chose to go to Preston. Research for the trip consisted of having a look around at the various Stagecoach dayrider tickets and to check the weather. The weather forecast for the day was for a warm dry and sunny day. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and some raspberry and apple sparkling water for breakfast. We set off just before 11:30 and we went to pick up uncle Dave. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. 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 joined the Northbound A500. As we travelled Northwards up the A500 we saw Intercity BJ12 NXO, Potteries Airport Travel YM19 CFD and Yelloway YE10 WAY. We continued up to Barthomley Interchange and we joined the Northbound M6. Traveling up the M6 we saw Alfa 103, Selwyns BV19 XSD(#550) / BD65 JEO(#540), blue minibus DK19 AYN, silver minibus AK64 YFL, 2 unidentified Walton's coaches, Caledonian Travel LSK 815 and 2 unidentified Travellers Choice coaches. We came off the M6 at the M65 junction and we headed Westwards. On the M65 we saw silver minibus AK64 JZD. We joined the A6 and we ran into Preston. We turned left onto Percy Street and right onto Derby Street. We went up the ramp and into the car park above the bus station. Once we had parked up and paid for the ticket we headed down to the bus station in the lift. We headed inti the cafe and we ordered food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. He also helped mum eat her cheese on toast. When we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we headed to the toilets. Afterwards we had a walk thriugh the bus station to see what we might catch. At the far end we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 10024 on a #41 to Morecombe.

Stagecoach Lancashire 10024 in Preston bus station

Matthew wanted to catch this, but by the timne we walked around and back into the bus station it was leaving. We decided to stay and take pictures until the next Northbound Stagecoach service. We walked outside into the sunshine and we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15473 on a #1 to Longridge.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15473 in Preston bus station

Also seen was Rotala Preston Bus 20878 came in not in service to work the #48 to Sharoe Green.

Rotala Preston Bus 20878 in Preston bus station

Another vehicle seen was Stagecoach Lancashire 15741 on a #59 to Accrington.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15741 in Preston bus station

We went back into the bus station and we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15247 which eventually left on a #68 to Blackpool.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15247 in Preston bus station

A short time later we saw the bus we were waiting for come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 11140 on a #40 to Lancaster.

Stagecoach Lancashire 11140 in Preston bus station

We got on the bus and we bought singles to Lancaster at £2 each before we went upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down bus station onto Tithebarn Street. We turned right onto Old Vicarage and right again onto Lancaster Road. We crossed the A59 and we went North up the A6. We passed the Withy Trees. We travelled through Fulwood and over Broughton. We went through Barton and at North Planks. As we travelled down to Bilsborrow. We crossed over Brock and we continued through Catterall past a building site for a retail park. We turned right onto the B6430. We ran up the hill and into Bowgreave. We ran down the hill into Bonds and to Garstang. We travelled through Cabus. We turned right and we ran down the A6. We travelled through Forton and over Bay Horse up to Hampson Green. We ran down Galgate. We turned left to run through Lancaster University. We joined the A6 and we headed down the Bailrigg. We ran into Scotforth were we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Lancashire 11140 as it continued Northwards towards Lancaster.

Stagecoach Lancashire 11140 in Scotforth

Once off the bus we headed across the crossroad to the opposite corner to visit the pub. Matthew went to the toilet with uncle dave whilst I ordered the drinks. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we had a short time out of the hot sun. When we had finished we went outside and we headed back across the crossroads to the same stop that we got off at. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15699 on a #40 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15699 in Scotforth

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it glot closer we saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 12207 on a #1A to Lancaster.

Stagecoach Lancashire 12207 in Scotforth

We got on the bus and we bought Bay Dayrider tickets at £5.50 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up the A6 and we ran up the hill into Lancaster and we turned right onto Common Garden Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus. Once in Lancaster we had a walk around the bus station to take pictures and see what we might catch out. We saw Stagecoach Lancashire 24125 on layover.

Stagecoach Lancashire 24125 in Lancaster bus station

We headed back into the bus station and surprisingly Matthew chose to do a Solo SR. We got to the stand and we saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 47964 on a #11 Marsh circular.

Stagecoach Lancashire 47964 in Lancaster bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bay Dayrider tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Chapel Street. We ran forwards onto the A6 and we turned right onto George Street. We ran forwards onto Spring Garden Street and we turned right onto the Northbound A6 on the other side of the one-way system. We turned left onto Market Street and we ran forwards onto Meeting House Lane. We crossed over the railway line near to the railway station and we ran forwards onto Westbourne Road. We turned left onto Coolidge Avenue and left onto Roosevelt Avenue. We continued onto Leighton Drive and we turned right onto Willow Lane. We ran past a section of open land and we stopped at the mid point timing location to await time. We ran to the end of Willow Lane and we turned right onto West Road. We turned right onto Station Road and we saw South Lakes Travel coach LRZ 5964 parked outside the railway station. We turned left onto Meeting House Lane and we ran into the town. We ran forwards onto Market Street and we turned left onto the one-way system. We ran around the A6 and we turned into the bus station. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Lancashire 47964 before we got off the bus.

Inside Stagecoach Lancashire 47964

It was nearly 17:00 so we decide that we needed to catch out quick. Matthew needed the toilet so we visited the toilet and headed back to the stands. We decided to head towards Morecombe. We look on the stands and there was a bus to Morecombe about to start loading. We saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 11211 on a #1 to Heysham Towers.

Stagecoach Lancashire 11211 in Lancaster bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the By Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. On an adjacent stand was the far more interesting Dennis Trident 18324, but it wasn't displaying where it was going to. We set off out of the bus station and onto Damside Street. We turned right onto China Street and we turned left onto the A6. We continued onto the A589 and we crossed over the river Lune. I looked on the bustimes.org map and thr Trident was now showing as working the following 2X service to Morecombe.A few stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach Lancashire 11211 as it continued towards Heysham.

Stagecoach Lancashire 11211 in Lancaster

We waited for the Trident to appear. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 11142 on a #1A to Heysham Towers.

Stagecoach Lancashire 11142 in Lancaster

A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 18324 on a #2X to Morecombe.

Stagecoach Lancashire 18324 in Lancaster

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bay Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs an sat down. The bus set off along the A589 and we ran through Scale Hall before we turned left onto the A683. We ran fast along the bypass and we ran forwards onto the A589. We turned onto Cumbermere Road and we headed through Heysham. We turned left onto Delamere Avebue and at the roundabout we went slight right onto Heathfoot Avenue. We turned right onto Smithy Lane and we turned left onto Middleton Road. We turned right into a triangle and we stopped at the Heysham Towers terminus before going around the triangle and back along Middleton Road. WE turned right onto School Road and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Crimewell Lane and onto Main Street, the centre of Heysham village. We stopped at the turning circle and we headed back along Main Street onto Crimewell Lane. We continued onto Longlands Lane and we headed Eastwards. We turned left onto the A589 and we headed onto the seafront. We got towards the end of Tghe Prom and we spotted an ice creeam van. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Lancashire 18324 as it continued towards the bus station.

Stagecoach Lancashire 18324 in Morecombe

Once off the bus we headed ovwe to the ice cream van and Matthew had a cornet and ice cream with red juice. When we had finished the ice cream we started to head towards the bus station. On the way matthew insisted on going into the pub which was the former Morecombe railway station terminal building, which is now a Greene King pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. We came out of the pub and met back up with uncle Dave. Wew walked down to the bus staion and we waited for what was going to be the last bus down towards Preston. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 12206 on a #6A to Lancaster.

Stagecoach Lancashire 12206 in Morecombe bus station

Matthew had wanted to do this bus, but the driver advised it would be a 1 hour journey to Lancaster and we were already running late. Whilst we waited for intended bus we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 22611 on a #5 to Carnforth.

Stagecoach Lancashire 22611 in Morecombe bus station

There had been a bus on layover on the opposite side of the bus station and we assumed that this would turn at the roundabout and form the next Preston service. Just before 18:15 the bus set off around the roundabout and came onto the stand. I worked out that bus would not reached Preston until 2008, so I messaged mum and asked her if she would like to wait or come and meet us somewhere. She said she like to come and meet us, so we arrnaged to meet her in Scotforth where we had been earlier. We saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 11203 on a #41 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 11203 in Morecombe bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bay Daysaver tickets to the driver for the final time today. Matthew saw that the lower saloon was empty so he took a picture inside Stagecoach Lancashire 11203 before we went upstairs and sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Lancashire 11203

The bus set off out of the bus station and we headed Eastwards along the B5321. WE followed this road through the town centre and we continued for a mile or so out of town. We ran forwards onto the A589 and we continued towards Lancaster. As we got to the edge of town we ran near to the Lune and we turned right onto Owen Road. We crossed over the Lune and we headed Southwards into the town centre along North Road we turned right into Dameside Street and we entered Lancaster bus station from the South end. We waited for a few minutes to unload and load and we set off out of the bus station onto Cable Street. We turned right onto Chapel Street and we joined the Southbound side of the A6 one-way system. We turned right onto George Street and right onto King Street. We turned right onto Common Garden Street and we ran forwards onto Brock Street. We turned right and we re-joined the Southbound A6. We continued Southwards down the A6 for about another 8 minutes and we entered Scotforth. When we spotted the pub we got up and got off the bus. Once lff the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach Lancashire 11203 as it continued towards Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 11203 in Scotforth

We walked around the corner onto Hala Road. We got in the car and Matthew had a small sausage roll. We turned the car around and we ran Northwards up the A6 a few hundred yeards to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Cherry Coke, as well as helping mum with her battered burger When I had finished eating we turned the car around and we headed Southwards down the A6. We ran past the University and Galgate and we joined the Southbound M6 at Junction 33. We ran Southwards for about 27 miles and we stopped at Charnock Richard services for a toilet break. As we got out of the car we saw Gallagher EJ16 NFG parked mup near to us.

Gallagher EJ16 NFG in Charnock Richard service

After going to the toilet we got in the car continued Southwards. We had to briefly pull into Knutsford services as mum had droipped something on the floor of the car and she needed to get out to get it. We got straight back on the road and we continued down to junction 16. We got on the Southbound A500 and nwe ran through Talke and Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 onto Wheildon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. We ran 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 Beaconsfield Drive and we got back around 21:00. Mattew had hs medication and we chiolled out uploading pictures and updating the Blog. We wrote the e-mail and we went to bed around 00:30... Mark.

Trip to Leyland / Preston 16-01-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
27155	Leyland, Gables Hotel	Frenchwood, Queen Street	109	Stagecoach Lancashire
15681	Preston BS	Lancaster (Stop C)	40	Stagecoach Lancashire
10031	Lancaster (Stop A)	Catterall, Stubbins Lane	40	Stagecoach Lancashire
15699	Catterall, Stubbins Lane	Lancaster (Stop C)	40	Stagecoach Lancashire
10553	Lancaster BS	Kendal, Lumley Road	555	Stagecoach Lancashire
36416	Kendal BS	Kendal, Helsfell Hall	508	Stagecoach Lancashire
36417	Kendal, Hellsfell	Kendal BS	508	Stagecoach Lancashire

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. we decided to re-visit Leyland. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Out of the other window we saw City Centre Central DT15 GVR.

City Centre Central DT15 GVR in Fenton

we went downstairs and we set off on foot onto City Road. we crossed over onto Manor Street and we stopped at the green space on the corner of William Street. we stopped at the playground. We got in the car set off onto Manor Street. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street past the site of the new housoing development. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned left onto Etruria Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto the Westbound along the Westbound A53. In Etruria we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We travelled North to the M6 and we hit a little bit of traffic. As we got on the M6 As we travelled North. We decided to come of the M6 at junction 28 to see if we could find somewhere to eat in Leyland. We headed West along the B5256. We came to a set of two mini roundabout and we ran forwards onto the B5254. We turned into the car park by the Lancashire FA and we decided to turn around and get to the cafe. We headed along the B5254. We headed along Hough Lane. We continued along the road to the cafe. Matthew had a can of Coke. Afterwards he had a sausage chips and gravy. Matthew went to the toilet. After we had finished we walked we set off onto Hough Lane and we turned left onto Towngate by the Asda is a new side entrance Costa Coffee that is currently being built. We walked up to Hough Lane. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 27155 on a #109 to Preston. We got on the bus and we booked Stagecoach Preston Dayrider tickets at £4.70 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Hough Lane. We turned right onto the B5254 and we turned left onto the B526. We continued through Clayton-le-Woods and we turned left onto the A49. We ran through Cuerden. We turned left onto the A5083 and we ran through Farington. We crossed the B5254 and we ran through Lostock Hall. We turned right onto Brownedge Road and we turned left onto Todd Lane North. We continued into Walton Park. We turned left onto Millwood Road and left onto Carrwood Road. We ran forwards onto the A6. We ran through Walton-le-Dale and we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15244 on a #125 to Bolton. We headed towards Frenchwood. and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up the A6 and we turned left onto Queen Street where we saw Transdev Blackburn 2766 on a #152 to Burnley. We continued down Preston and we turned right onto Grimshaw Street. We walked through Church Street ans we turned right onto Derby Street. We turned left onto Lords Walk and once in the bus station. We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. We continued walking around the bus station and we saw Rotala Preston Bus 40411 on layover. We visited the newsagent shop around the corner. Matthew had a can of Coke and a small bottle of Irn Bru as well as a couple of bars of chocolate. We spotted required Stagecoach Lancashire 15681 on a #40 to Lancaster. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down bus station onto Tithebarn Street. We turned right onto Old Vicarage and right again onto Lancaster Road. We crossed the A59 and we went North up the A6. We passed the Withy Trees. We travelled through Fulwood and over Broughton. We went through Barton and at North Planks. As we travelled down to Bilsborrow. We crossed over Brock and we continued through Catterall. We turned right onto the B6430. We ran up the hill and into Bowgreave. We ran down the hill into Bonds and to Garstang. We travelled through Cabus. We turned right and we ran down the A6. We travelled through Forton and over Bay Horse up to Hampson Green. We ran down Galgate. We turned left to run through Lancaster University. We joined the A6 and we headed down the Bailrigg. We ran through Scotforth. We ran up the hill into Lancaster and we turned right onto Common Garden Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus. Once in Leek we waited for the next bus to Catterall. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 10031 on a #40 to Preston. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Common Garden Street. We turned left onto the A49 After running the hill through Scotforth we continued onto Scotforth Road. We turned left to run through Lancaster University. We joined the A6 We continued through Galgate. We continued Scorton. We ran through Preston Lancaster Road. We ran through Hollins Lane. We continued Cabus. We turned and forwards onto Lancaster Road and left onto Bonds Lane. We continued Through Bowgreave. We continued into Garstang. We continued into Garstang. We continued into Catterall and we got up and got off the bus by the Brockholes Arms Pub. Matthew decided he wanted to use the toilet. We went into the crown and used the facilities Matthew then had a drink of Coke before we went outside where uncle Dave was waiting. Whilst we were in the pub uncle Dave had been keeping an eye out on the buses and next #40. We got to the stop and almost immediately we saw a bus approaching. It was required Stagecoach Lancashire 15699 on a #40 to Lancaster. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down B6430. We ran up the hill and into Bowgreave. We ran down the hill into Bonds and to Garstang. We travelled through Cabus. We turned right and we ran down the A6. We travelled through Forton and over Bay Horse up to Hampson Green. We ran down Galgate. We turned left to run through Lancaster University. We joined the A6 and we headed down the Bailrigg. We ran through Scotforth. We ran up the hill into Lancaster and we turned right onto Common Garden Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked onto Brock Street and we went left onto Penny Street forwards onto Cheapside. We walked onto North Road forwards Damside Street and back to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 10553 on a #555 to Kendal. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto Damside Street. We turned right onto China Street. We turned left onto the A6. We continued through Skerton. We ran through Beaumont and Slyne-with-Hest. We continued Bolton-le-Sands and down to Detron Gate. We ran down to Crag Bank. We ran up to Carnforth. We turned left onto Haws Hill and we turned right onto Market Street and we turned left onto the A6. We turned right onto the Esso Carnforth and turned right onto A6070. We ran through Tewitfield and into Burton-in-Kendal and to Clawthorpe. We turned left onto the B6384 under the M6 and into Holme. We followed the road to up Ackenthwaite and we continued straight up into Milnthorpe. We turned right onto the A6. We ran to the bottom of the hill and we turned right onto Princess Way and we ran up to Heversham. We continued forwards onto Woodhouse Lane and we forwards onto Heversham. We ran through Leasgill and turned right onto the A6. We travelled through Levens Bridge. We turned right onto the A590. We ran up to Brettargh Holt and we turned left onto the A591. We ran uop through Prizet. We came off the A6 and we ran up to Kendal and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up A6 and we went to the bus station. A short time later we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 36416 on a #508 to Windermere. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto the A6. We turned right onto the A5284 and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road which was really busy and it took quite a while. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Lancashire 36417 on a #508 to Kendal. We got on the bus and we flashed the Lakes Day Ranger ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up A5284. We turned left onto the A6 and into the bus station and we got up and got off Once off the bus we had a walk around to see what we might catch. We saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15923 on a X5 to Workington. We walked up the stairs and we headed along the path to the car in the car park. Mum had brought sausage rolls and can of Irn Bru. We set off out of the car park onto A6 and we turned left onto Stramongate. We turned right onto the A65 and we turned left onto the A6 and we continued onto the Southbound A591. We ran through Sizergh and into Milnthorpe. We joined the Southbound M6. We barrelled Southwards through Lancashire. We continued into Cheshire and we left the M6. and we ran down to junction 16. We went Southwards down the A500 and we ran through Shelton and Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For tea had a chicken burger from KFC. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer. 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.

Trip to Stoke / Preston 10-07-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 615	Stoke	Preston	Charter	Copeland's Tours
MIB 615	Preston	Fenton	Charter	Copeland's Tours

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going to uncle Daves for tea Some of the new Preston Bus Station apron has reopened, and it looks spectacular. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Lucky Seven AY13 OSU.

Lucky Seven AY13 OSU in Fenton

In the morning Matthew walked down to Stoke. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road. We continued down the hill and under the railway line before we crossed over the A500 and went into Stoke town centre. On Church Street we saw First Potteries 32639 on the #25 to Keele. Matthew went to the one stop shop to pick up his new bus pass. Once we had finished we went to Preston on Copeland's Tours MIB 615. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off onto Church street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We turned left onto the A500 and we ran Northwards to Bartomley. We joined the Northbound M6 and we ran for around 50 miles up to junction 31. We joined the Westbound A59 and we ran into town. We turned left onto Percy Street and we ran into the town centre. We got off the bus and we visited the bus station cafe. Highlights of the bus sightings included Rotala Preston Bus 40627. Matthew had a bacon sandwich and a can of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Copeland's Tours MIB 615. We got on the coach and we sat down. We set off along Church Street and we turned right onto the A59. We ran out of town and we joined the Southbound M6 at junction 31. We ran approximately 50 mile through Lancashire and Cheshire. We continued down the M6 as far as the A556 and then we went down to the A50. We traveled South through Knutsford. we saw Paul's of Stoke KE53 NVD at the leisure centre. We continued to Holmes Chapel and down into Kidsgrove. We carried on South towards Tunstall and we turned left onto the A527. In Fegg Hayes we turned right onto Oxford Street and we ran through Chell Heath past Matthew's old school. In Smallthorne we turned right onto Ford Green Road and at the roundabouts we turned left onto the A5272. We followed the road through Sneyd Green and Northwood and down to Bucknall. We turned right onto the A52 and at Joiners Square roundabout we turned left onto Victoria Road. At the top of the hill we turned right onto City Road and we ran down the hill to Smithpool Road. We turned left and left again onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out on his computer before going to see uncle Dave. we saw St Peter's Academy BX18 CFP going towards Longton.

St Peter's Academy BX18 CFP in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus G14 SBX heading towards Longton.

G14 SBX in Fenton

Another vehicle seen was First Potteries 67649 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67649 in Fenton

When it was time to go to uncle Dave's we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's. Matthew had some cheesecake and a can of Fanta orange. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road. We turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street we saw preserved PMT 917 on the POPS evening runaround to Market Drayton. past the new building under construction, which is now getting near to completion. We continued back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. 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.

Trip to Preston / Penwortham 10-11-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
47219	Fishwick, Acregate Lane	Preston BS	9	Stagecoach Lancashire
15840	Preston BS	Lea, o/s Police Station	68	Stagecoach Lancashire
15908	Lea, opp Pig & Whistle	Preston BS	61	Stagecoach Lancashire
15819	Preston BS	Fulwood, Lightfoot Lane	41	Stagecoach Lancashire
15697	Fulwood, Parklands	Preston BS	41	Stagecoach Lancashire
27114	Preston BS	Penwortham, Kingsfold Shops	3	Stagecoach Lancashire
27115	Penwortham, Kingsfold Shops	Preston BS	3	Stagecoach Lancashire

Today we decided to re-visit Preston. Our last visit to Preston was for the Rolala Preston Bus Olympian farewell in December 2016. We checked the weather and the roads and the weather for today seemed to be letter further North. We showed Matthew the map and on the map he chose to visit Preston. Other research consisted of checking the availability of Stagecoach and Preston Bus day tickets. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. just before 12:00 we set off onto the A5035 and we turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to the roundabout at Sideway. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 towards the motorway. As we ran up the A500 we saw white coach YT68 GWP, Vicky's Coaches VKZ 989 & Copeland's Tours MIB 229. We ran up to junction 16 and we got onto the Northbound M6. Seen on the M6 were Kier YS15 CRJ / WR17 JFU / VN15 FXJ, Mostonian ESK 812, an unidentified National Express liveried coach(#540), Titterington's BJ10 VTV, Hollinshead J10 BUS / DH13 HOL, Holmeswood K5 HWD, Vision Travel BK63 ZSW, an unidentified LMT blue white minibus, an unidentified Caledonian Travel coach, an unidentified Coastal Coaches midicoach, an unidentified red/white MP Travel Dart & white minibus LK56 ALO. We decided to come of the M6 at junction 28 to see if we could find somewhere to eat in Leyland. We headed West along the B5256. We came to a set of two mini roundabout and we ran forwards onto the B5254. We turned into the car park by the Lancashire FA and we decided to turn around and get closer to the cafe we had found. We turned left onto the B5254 and we turned right onto Towngate. We turned right into Hough Lane and the road on which the cafe was situated on had a street market. We turned left onto Quin Street and we followed the road around. We turned right onto Newsome Street and at the end we turned right back onto Hough Lane. As we couldn't find anywhere suitable to park we turned left onto Thurston Road. At the end we turned left onto the B5254 and we ran out of town. We crossed over the roundabouts and we ran forwards onto the B5256. We ran up to the M6 and we got onto the Northbound side. We ran up to junction 31 and we got onto the Westbound A59. We ran into town and we decided to try and find at at cafe mum had found in Fishwick. We came into Fishwick and we spotted the cafe. There just happen to be a parking space free when we arrived. We got out of the car and and we went into the cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and mum ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside to catch a bus. We said goodbye to mum and we walked about 50yds to the nearest bus stop. We had already decided to catch stagecoach buses today, so when we saw Rotala Preston Bus 40584 on a #16 to Farrington Park Matthew took a picture.

Rotala Preston Bus 40584 in Fishwick

A few minutes later we saw a Stagecoach bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was required Stagecoach Lancashire 47219 on a #9 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 47219 in Fishwick

We got on the bus and we booked Stagecoach Preston Dayrider tickets at £4.70 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A59 and we and we ran the mile or so into the town centre. We veered slight right along the A59 and we turned left into Percy Street. We ran forwards Onto Lords Walk and we entered the bus station. We pulled onto the stand and we got up to get off the bus. Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Lancashire 47219 before we got off it.

Inside Stagecoach Lancashire 47219

Once off the bus we headed to the toilets which have been renovated since our last visit. One Matthew had used the facilities week walk down to the far end of the bus station to see what was working. We saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15840 on layover in between services.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15840 in Preston bus station

Also seen was Stagecoach Lancashire 15822 on a #41 to Lancaster.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15822 in Preston bus station

We decided to do Stagecoach Lancashire 15840 which was going out on the #68 to Blackpool. As we queued to get on the bus, we saw Rotala Preston Bus 20013 on a #77 to Blackpool depart from the adjacent stand.

Rotala Preston Bus 20013 in Preston bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Preston Dayrider ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We decided to do the bus to Lea as we know knew where this place was. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Tithebarn Road. We turned right onto Old Vicarage and right onto Lancaster Road. We turned left onto the A59 and at the next junction we turned right onto Friargate. We continued onto the A583 and we headed out of town an under the West coast main line. We turned left following the A583 and right onto the A5072. We the A5072 and we passed Stagecoach Lancashire 15582 on a #68 to Preston turning out of Egerton Road. We ran to the end of the road and we turned left onto the A5085. We continued for another mile or so and we got up and got off the bus outside Lea police station. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Lancashire 15840 as it continued towards Blackpool.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15840 in Lea

Once off the bus we decided to walk along the road for a short distance to find a shop. We spotted a petrol station across the way so we went over there. Matthew spotted the customer toilet so he used that. We brought a couple of cans of pop and a couple of chocolate bars. Once we had paid for the goods we went outside and used the cash machine. We continued down the road to the next stop and we waited for a Preston bound bus. We checked the timetable and there was a bus due in a few minutes. We saw a bus approaching and as it got closer we saw that it was dud Stagecoach Lancashire 15908 on a #61 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15908 in Lea

We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Preston Dayrider ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. This was a bus we first had back in August 2013 from Lea to Preston. We set off along the A5085 and we travelled Eastwards towards town. We crossed over the railway line to Blackpool and we turned right into Tulketh Brow. We joined the Southbound B6241 and we ran forwards onto the A583. We ran under the West coast main line and into Preston town centre. We passed 'Ships & giggles' and we went around the roundabout onto Friargate. We turned left onto the A59 and we ran up to the Holiday Inn before turning right onto Tithebarn Street. We turned left onto Carlisle Street and we ran onto Derby Street. We turned right onto Lords Walk. We entered the bus station and we ran onto stand. We got up and Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Lancashire 15908 before we got off the bus.

Inside Stagecoach Lancashire 15908

Matthew indicated that he wanted to do a #40 or #41 North towards Lancaster. Stagecoach Lancashire 15819 had just arrived and was no due to depart for another 20 minutes or so. We went and stood by the exit and Matthew took a few bus pictures whilst we waited. We saw Rotala Preston Bus 40628 on a #19 to Farrington Park.

Rotala Preston Bus 40628 in Preston bus station

Nearer to the departure time we went back inside the bus station and Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Lancashire 15819 as the driver prepared the bus to work the next #41 to Lancaster.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15819 in Preston bus station

The bus hadn't started to load so we headed back to the exit to take a few more bus pictures. We saw Rotala Preston Bus 40593 on a #35 to Tanterton.

Rotala Preston Bus 40593 in Preston bus station

We walked along the grassy mound next to the end of the bus station. We saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15471 on a #68 to Blackpool.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15471 in Preston bus station

We went back into the bus station and the bus had started to load. We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Preston Dayrider ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Lancashire 15819 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Lancashire 15819

We set off out of the bus station onto Tithebarn Street. We turned right onto Old Vicarage and right again onto Lancaster Road. We crossed the A59 and we went North up the A6. We passed the Withy Trees, which was the furthest North point we had travelled to on our last run on these services in October 2016. We continued further North for around another 1km and we got up and got off the bus just short of the M55. Once off the bus Matthew took an other picture of Stagecoach Lancashire 15819 as it continued North towards Lancaster.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15819 in Fulwood

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we walked to the nearest Southbound bus stop. Whilst we waited for the bus Matthew had a flake out of the supplies in the trip bag. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching from under the motorway. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stagecoach Lancashire 15697 on a #41 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 15697 in Fulwood

We got on the bus and we flashed the Preston Plus dayrider ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off down the A6 and we travelled around 1km to withy trees. We ran a further 3/4 of a mile down the A6 to the north edge of town we ran across the A59 and around the one way system before entering the bus station from the South. Once we got off the bus we had a quick look around to see what we could do next. We spotted required Stagecoach Lancashire 27114 about to work a #3 to Penwortham.

Stagecoach Lancashire 27114 in Preston bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Preston Plus dayrider ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Tithebarn Street. We ran forwards onto Lord Street and we turned left onto Lancaster Road. We turned right onto Fishergate and we ran up to the railway station. We continued onto Fishergate Hill and forwards again onto Liverpool Road. We went onto the A59 and we turned left onto Cop Lane. We ran to the end and we turned right onto Pope Lane. We turned left onto Kingsfold Drive and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Studholme Crescent and left onto New Lane. We turned left onto Pope Lane and when we got to the shop we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Lancashire 27114 before it returned to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 27114 in Penwortham

Once off the bus we went to the Co-operative food store. Matthew brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. When we had finished we went out and Matthew decided he needed the toilet. There was a pub next door so we visited the pub. Matthew used the toilet and then we brought a glass of Coke. After Matthew had finished his drink we went outside to wait for the next bus back to Preston. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stagecoach Lancashire 27115 on a #3 to Preston.

Stagecoach Lancashire 27115 in Penwortham

We got on the bus and we flashed the Preston Plus dayrider ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Pope Lane and we turned right onto Cop Lane. We crossed over the A582 and we ran to the end of the Lane. We turned right onto the A59 and we ran forwards onto Liverpool Road and we crossed over the river Ribble. We ran forwards onto Fishergate Hill and we went past the railway station. We ran forwards onto Fishergate and we veered left onto Corporation Street. We joined the Eastbound A59 and we turned left onto Tithebarn Street. We turned left onto Carlisle Street and we entered the bus station. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Lancashire 27115 before we got off the bus.

Inside Stagecoach Lancashire 27115

We called mum and and we found out she was still at Morrisons and about to set off. We decided to walk around the bus station and take a few more pictures whilst we waited. We set off onto Lord Walk and we walked down the side of the office block where we were able to get a picture of Caledonian Travel LSK 509 which was on layover.

Caledonian Travel LSK 509 in Preston bus station

We walked back onto Lords Walk and we turned left onto Derby Street. We turned left onto Carlisle Street and we saw Moving People B13 KJT parked up.

Moving People B13 KJT in Preston bus station

Mum called to say she was parked up at B&M so we walked onto Carlisle Street and into the car park to meet up with mum. We got in the car and had a sausage roll and a can of dandelion & burdock. We set off onto Carlisle Street. We ran onto the A59 and we went onto the Northbound A6. As we were heading in the wrong direction we turned right into Melilng Street. We turned left Lancaster Road. We turned left into Lund Street and left into Margaret Street. We turned right onto Gardner Street and right onto the A6. We veered left onto the ring road and we ran forwards onto the A6. We crossed over the Ribble and we ran South before joining the Eastbound M65. At the first roundabout we turned right and joined the Southbound M6. As we ran down the M6 we saw Titteringtons BJ10 VTV, taxi minibus DK09 EJA, white minibus DL14 FPT & Happy Days Coaches L1 HDC. We came off the M6 at Junction 16 and we joined the Southbound. Seen on the A500 was an unidentified Rothwells coach. We came off the A500 at Sideway and we joined the Eastbound A50 and we ran up to Longton to see what was parked up at Z Carz. We turned left into Willow Row and we saw Z Carz Renault minibus PE10 MJK in the compound.

Z Carz PE10 MJK in Longton

Also seen was Z Carz Ford minibus HK57 LGW about to depart.

Z Carz HK57 LGW in Longton

We ran Westwards along the A50 and we cam of at Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We continued up to Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Avenue and back home at 19:30. For a late tea bangers and mash with carrots followed by Bakewell tart. We did an e-mail and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 00:00.... Mark.