Trip to Warrington / Great Sankey 31-08-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
220	Warrington Interchange	Winwick, B&Q	19	Warrington's Own Buses
1005	Winwick, B&Q	Warrington Interchange	19	Warrington's Own Buses
249	Warrington Interchange	Great Sankey, Butcher's Arms	14	Warrington's Own Buses
243	Great Sankey, Park Road	Warrington Interchange	15	Warrington's Own Buses
84	Warrington Interchange	Orford, Chiltern Road	20	Warrington's Own Buses
1009	Orford, Chiltern Road	Warrington Interchange	21	Warrington's Own Buses

Today we decided to re-visit Warrington. Research consisted of looking at where we ate when we last visited in 2021, and to check the weather. Which was for warm dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got in the car and we set off just before 11:50. We set off 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 passing silver minibus Y661 TNS. 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 silver minibus PY17 OFP. We ran up to Bathomley Interchnage and we joined the Northbound M6. Seen on the M6 was an unidentified Sky Coaches coach, An unidentified Goward coach. white minibus VK70 OGF, grey minibus VO64 GER / LV70 RXC, an unidentified Megabus coach(unnamed) and Inline Travel RHZ 2157. We came off the M6 at junction 20 and we joined the Northbound A50. We ran through Grappenhall and we crossed over the Manchester Ship Canal. We ran under the railway line and we crossed over the A5061 onto Grange Avenue and we turned right onto Westy Lane. We stopped opposite to the cafe and we parked up. We went into the cafe and Matthew had a full English Breakfast washed down can of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the road and we got back into the car. We set off along Westy Lane and we turned left onto Kingsway South. We turned left onto the A57 and we ran into town. We crossed over the roundabout and we turned into the car park. After we parked up we went down the stairs and we walked through the Golden Square Shopping Centre. We went down into the Interchange. We went to use the toilets and the toilets were closed. We walked though the interchnage and we went to the pub by the shopping centre. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we met up with uncle Dave and we walked along Winwick Street. We crossed over the road and we walked along the other side of the Interchange. We saw Warrington's Own Buses 235 parked up on layover.

Warrington's Own Buses 235 in Warrington Interchange

We continued to the other end and we saw Warrington's Own Buses 1021 on a #32 to Widnes.

Warrington's Own Buses 1021 in Warrington Interchange

We had a walk around and we tried to decide on a bus to catch. We spotted a bus heading Northwards up towaeds Winwick on stand. As we got closer we saw it was Warrington's Own Buses 220 on a #19 to Leigh.

Warrington's Own Buses 220 in Warrington Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought Adult Day Network tickets at £5.90 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the bus station and turned around to head back onto Winwick Street. We went under the railway line past Warrington Central station. At the roundabout we veered right onto Pinners Brow. We turned left onto the A49 and we headed Northwards. We travelled Northwards through Orford and we crossed over the M62 into Winwick where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Warrington's Own Buses 220 as it continued Northwards towards Leigh.

Warrington's Own Buses 220 in Winwick

Once off the bus we walked over to Burger King and Matthew had a cup of Dr Pepper. When we had finished we walked outside to meet uncle Dave and we crossed over the A49 to the bus stop on the opposite side of the road. We had about 10 minutes to wait for thw bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Warrington's Own Buses 1005 on a #19 to Warrington.

Warrington's Own Buses 1005 in Winwick

We got on the bus and we placed the Adult Day Network tickets under the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down the A49 and we crossed over the M62. As we travelled South I we passed the Winwick Quays Hotel which is having a restaurant added to it. We travelled down the A49 through Orford and into the North end of Warrington. We followed the A49 to the left and we turned right into Pinners Row. We turned left into Winwick Street. We ran past the railway station under the railway line and we entered the Interchange. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw Warrington's Own Buses 94 on a #16A to Dallam.

Warrington's Own Buses 94 in Warrington Interchange

We walked back into the bus station and we saw a bus on stand. As it got closer we saw it was Warrington's Own Buses 249 on a #14 Great Sankey circular.

Warrington's Own Buses 249 in Warrington Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Adult Day Network tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out bus station and through the tunnel under the shopping centre before turning left onto Leigh Street. We turned right onto Sankey Street and we ran forwards onto Liverpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we turned left at the roundabout onto Old Liverpool Road. We ran for around 1/2 mile through Sankey Bridges and we turned left onto the A562. We turned right onto the A574 and we turned left onto Canons Road and we ran forwards onto Hood Lane North and we turned left into Dorchester Road. We turned right onto Sycamore Lane and we turned left into Tankersley Grove. We turned left onto the A5281 and we turned right into the A57. We turned left onto St Mary's Road and right onto Meeting Lane. We turned right onto Stocks Lane and left onto the A57 and right onto Lingley Road. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Warrington's Own Buses 249 as it continued back towards Warrington.

Warrington's Own Buses 249 in Great Sankey

Once off the bus we set off along Lingley Road and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We turned left onto Lingley Road and we crossed over to the opposite stop. We had some time before the bus was due and there was no seat at the bus stop, so we continued up Lingley Road to the green and the next stop with had a bench next to it. About 10 miutes later the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw it was Warrington's Own Buses 243 on a #15 to Warrington.

Warrington's Own Buses 243 in Great Sankey

We got on the bus and we placed the Adult Day Network tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Lingley Road and we turned left onto the A57. We turned right onto Stocks Lane and we turned left onto Meeting Lane and we turned left onto St Mary's Road and right onto the A57. We turned left onto the A5281 and we turned right onto Tankersley Grove. We turned right onto Sycamore Lane and we turned left onto Hood Lane North and we ran onto forwards Canons Road. We turned right onto the A574 and we turned left onto the A57. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A5061. We crossed over the railway line just North of Warrington Bank Quay railway station, and we ran forwards onto Sankey Street. We turned left onto Legh Street and we turned right under the shopping centre and through the tunnel into the interchange. Once we got off the bus we visted the shop. Matthew bought a bottle of Coke and some chocolate bars. We went to the end of the bus station to take a few pictures. We saw Warrington's Own Buses 242 on a #16A to Dallam.

Warrington's Own Buses 242 in Warrington Interchange

Another vehicle seen was Warrington's Own Buses 322 on a #17 to Westy.

Warrington's Own Buses 322 in Warrington Interchange

Afterwards we saw Arriva NW&W 3060 on a #7 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 3060 in Warrington Interchange

We walked back into the bus station to see what else we might catch. We saw one of the older Volvo sibngle deckers so we decied to have a look what it was. As we got closer we saw it was Warrington's Own Buses 84 on a #20 Orford circular.

Warrington's Own Buses 84 in Warrington Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along the bus station and turned around to head back onto Winwick Street. We went under the railway line past Warrington Central station. At the roundabout we veered right onto Pinners Brow. We crossed over the A49 onto Orford Lane. We continued Northwards to Jubilee Way and we ran down to The Orford Centre. After passing the bus stop we returned to the A49. We turned right nto the A49. We turned right ono Long Lane and left onto Northway. We turned left ono Sandy Lane and we ran forwards onto Cotswold Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road to the opposite bus stop. We went into the bag and Matthew had the double milky Way that we had bought att he shop earlier. We waited for a few minites for the next bus to appear. After a short wait we saw an electric bus come around the corner. It was Warrington's Own Buses 1009 on a #21 to Warrington.

Warrington's Own Buses 1009 in Orford

We got on the bus and we flashed the the Adult Day Network tickets under the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We ran forwards onto Sandy Lane and at the next roundabout we turned right onto Northway. At the end of Northwards we turned right onto the A50 and then left onto the A49. We continued Southwards to Jubilee Way and we ran down to The Orford Centre. After passing the bus stop we returned to the A49. We turned left onto Pinners Brow and Left onto Winwick Street. We ran under the railway line and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around the Interchnge to take a few more pictures. We saw Omega Busways V23 HOW on a #47 to Statham Massey.

Omega Busways V23 HOW in Warrington Interchange

We walk alongside the A57 and around the corner to the other entrance to the shopping centre. We headed to the lift and we went up to the car. We met with mum and Matthew had a cup of Cherry Coke. We set off out of the car park and we headed Westwards along the A57. We turned right and headed Northwards towards the M62. After a brief discussion we decided to fing a chip shop to have something to eat. We turned left onto Westbrook Way and we ran forwards onto White Avenue. We turned left onto the A57 and we headed back towards to town. We stopped at a chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When I had finished eat we set of along the A57 and we went forwards onto Froghall Lane and we turned left onto the B5210. We took a rong turn onto Bewsey street so we turned around and rejoined the B5210. We headed along Pinners Brow and we tirned right onto the A49. We joined the Eastboud A57 and we turned right onto the A50. We crossed over the River Mersey and we continued over the Manchester Ship Canal. We joined the M6 at Junction 20 and we headed Southwards. Seen on the M6 were white minibus FP67 HZA and Brookline BC20 BLC which past us enabling Matthew to get a picture of Brookline BC20 BLC.

Brookline BC20 BLC on the M6

We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we ran though 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. Matthew also took a can of Irn Bru into the house to drink in front of Uncle Rob who no longer drinks pop. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now an Indian Restaurant. 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 20:45. 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 TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Widnes / Warrington 04-02-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
5010	Widnes, Green Oaks	Runcorn BS	61	Arriva NW&W
3048	Runcorn BS	Halton Lea North	82A	Arriva NW&W
3140	Halton Lea South	Runcorn BS	79C	Arriva NW&W
5016	Runcorn BS	Warrington BS	62	Arriva NW&W
3060	Warrington BS	Huyton BS	7	Arriva NW&W
4727	Huyton BS	Cronton, Pex Hill	7	Arriva NW&W
2695	Lunts Heath, The Globe	Widnes, Green Oaks	17	Arriva NW&W

Today we revisited Widnes. We had asked Matthew over a week ago where he would like to go and he chose Widnes. I did no research for the trip other thatn to check the weather, which was for a mild and mainly dull day with a small chance of rain. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Around 11:45 we got in the car and 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. Traffic was moving well today pass an un identified Flixbus coach. We joined the Northbound M6 at juntion 16 and we headed through Cheshire. As we got on the motorway we saw a coach ahead of us. We caught it up and passed it and then let the coach go past us. It was Turners Coachways YG22 LVA travelling up to Preston for the Bristol City away match.

Turners Coachways YG22 LVA on the M6

Continuing up the M6 we saw an unidentified Happy Als coach, Alfa 120, Ashcroft's B12 VOL, an unidentified ABC Coach Hire coach, Hollinshead coaches J10 BUS, Stagecoach Megabus 54605, Hills Coaches BV18 YCH, Watts Coaches WJ65 EKW. We came off the M6 at junction 21A and we headed Westwards along the M62. Travelling along the M62 we saw an unidentified grey Bws Peris minicoach. We came off the M62 onto the Southbound A557 and we ran into Widnes. We turned right to get Green Oaks Way. We past the entrance to the bus station and we turn ed left into the car park. We parked up and we set off over the bus station towards the market we saw Harris club for the disabled DK57 NNW parked up near to Morrisons.

Harris club for the disabled DK57 NNW in Widnes

There past of the car park were into a new Starbucks and Burger King. We headed into the market and Matthew used the toilet. We had dinner at the nearby Widnes market Cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked towards the exit near to the bus station. We asked which buses Matthew wanted to do and he chose Arriva. We decided to head over the river first so we stood on the North side of the bus station. We saw a bus approaching. ON the other side we saw Ashcroft's Travel HIG 5675 on a #26 circular service. As out bus got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 5010 on a #61 to Murdishaw.

Arriva NW&W 5010 in Widnes

We got on the bus and we brought Arriva LCR+ Daysaver tickets at £4.60 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. These bus tickets are valid on Arriva buses all over Merseyside and in Halton, Warrington and Wigan. The bus set off onto Green Oaks Way and we turned right onto Gerrards Street. We ran forwards onto Milton Road and we turned left onto the B5419. We went near to the site where are currently developing a new leisure centre on Moor Lane. We went through the old town and across the roundabout onto Victoria Road. We turned right onto Hutchinson Road and we joined the the A533. We crossed over the Jubilee Bridge. We crossed the bridge into Runcorn and we wheeled around onto Station Road and into the old town. We crossed over the canal and past 'The Archers' pub and onto the High Street. We turned into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 5010 before it carried on towards Palacefields.

Arriva NW&W 5010 in Runcorn bus station

We had a look around and we decided what we could do. We saw Arriva NW&W 2700 on a #82A to Liverpool. We turned this down. After that we saw Arriva NW&W 3140 on a #79C to Murdishaw. we waited for the bus behind. We saw it was Arriva NW&W 3048 on a #82A to Murdishaw.

Arriva NW&W 3048 in Runcorn bus station

We got on the bus and flashed the Arriva LCR+ Daysaver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of town and as we got close to the town hall on Heath Road, we turned right into Ivy Street and left into Langdale Road. We ran through Halton Lodge Norleane Crescent and Linkway. We ran clockwise around Grangeway and we joined the busway and we ran though Halton Lea shopping centre where we got up and got off the bus. After taking a few bus pictures we set off to go into the shopping centre. We walked through the shopping centre and we went to the toilets. After we had used the toilets we headed over to the South side of the shopping centre where the Runcorn bound buses stop. A few minutes later we saw Arriva NW&W 3041 on a #3C Weston circular.

Arriva NW&W 3041 in Halton Lea

Right behind the town circular was Arriva NW&W 3140 on a #79C to Liverpool Queens Square.

Arriva NW&W 3140 in Halton Lea

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva LCR+ Daysaver tickets to the driver before sat down towards the back of the bus We sat down towards the back of the bus and we set off along the Busway. We carried on West onto Grangeway. We ran through Higher Runcorn and we turned right onto Clifton Road. We ran through onto Moughland Lane and we joined Greenway Road. We ran fast onto the A533 and we turned right over the canal onto Leiria Way and into Runcorn town centre. After stopping the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 3140 as it carried on towards Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 3140 in Runcorn bus station

Once off the bus we headed down to The Ferry Boat for a drink. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and we had a small Coke. When we had finished we went outside to meet up with uncle Dave again. We weren't sure which direct we were going to go at this point. Whilst we were waiting we saw Ashcroft's Travel HIG 5674 on a #52 Beech circular service.

Ashcroft's Travel HIG 5674 in Runcorn bus station

A few minutes later we saw another bus approaching. It was Arriva NW&W 5016 on a #62 to Warrington.

Arriva NW&W 5016 in Runcorn bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva Daysaver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of town and as we got close to the town hall on Heath Road, we turned right into Ivy Street and left into Langdale Road. We ran through Halton Lodge Norleane Crescent and Linkway. We ran clockwise around Grangeway and we joined the busway and we ran though Halton Lea North close to the library. We decided to go further East to Warrington. We ran past the hospital and we travelled East for about a mile and the busway. We passed the turning circle and we continued around the busway past Runcorn East railway station. We ran onto Windwill Hill and we Headed North towards Manor Park. We turned right onto Pitts Heath Lane and we ran into Sandymoor. We turned right onto Wharford Lane and left onto Newmoore Lane. We ran forwards onto Calmington Lane and at the roundabout we went onto Runcorn Road. We went under the A558 and we ran near to the Crewe to Warrington line. We crossed over the railway line and we ran into Moore. We ran out of the other side of the village and we joined the Northbound A56. We ran into Walton and we turned right to follow the A56 Eastwards. We ran to Stocton Heath and we joined the Northbound A49. We ran into Warrington and we crossed over the Mersey onto Bridge Street. We turned right onto Academy Way and we turned left and followed Academy Way Northards. We ran fowards onto Scotland Road and we followed it to the end before turning right onto Winwick Street. We entered the bus station from the Easternt end and we pulled onto a stand where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a walk around the outside of the bus station. We saw Network Warrington 217 parked up in the layover area.

Network Warrington 217 in Warrington Interchange

We continued around to the West end of the bus station and we saw Network Warrington 93 on a #13 to Great Sankey.

Network Warrington 93 in Warrington Interchange

Another vehicle see was Arriva NW&W 2676 on a #329 to St Helens.

Arriva NW&W 2676 in Warrington Interchange

We headed back into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went next door to the shop. We brought a Galaxy Caramel and a can of Irn Bru. We went and stood outside of the bus station to wait for the next #7 to Liverpool. Matthew ate the Galaxy Caramel and we watched the buses coming and going. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 3060 arrive on a #7 to Liverpool.

Arriva NW&W 3060 in Warrington Interchange

We went into the bus station and we sat down as we waited for the bus to be readied for service. On the adjacent stand was Network Warrington 82 on a #32 to Widnes.

Network Warrington 82 in Warrington Interchange

When the bus was ready we got on Arriva NW&W 3060 and we flashed the Arriva Daysaver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Westwards out to the bus station under the shopping centre and we came out on Legh Street. We turned right onto Sankey Street and we ran forwards onto the A5061. We crossed over the Wset Coast main line just North of Warrington Bank Quay railway station and we crossed over the roundabout onto Thewlis Street. We ran through Sankey Brdiges and we crossed over the Sankey Brook and St Helens Canal. We turned left onto the A562 and we ran through Penketh. At a large roundabout be ran forwards onto the A5080 and we continued Westwards into for a few miles until we crossed over the A557. We ran into Lunt's Heath and we ran over a couple of roundabout and continued Westwards through Cronton. We continued Westwards for a further mile or so and we crsooed over the roundabout of the M62 and M57. We continued along the A5080 and we turned right onto Meadow Drive. We turned left onto Manor Farm Road and right onto St Johns Road. We turned left onto Huyton Hey Road and we ran under the railway line. We turned left into the bus station and we ran around onto the stand. We got up and got off the bus and we saw Arriva NW&W 2167 on a #3 to Huyton Industrail Estate.

Arriva NW&W 2167 in Huyton bus station

We realised that we had not passed a #7 going back towards Warrington recently and there was one due. This meant we could head back to Cronton and Catch a bus Southwards from there to Widnes. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 2582 on a #9E to Liverpool. A few minutes later our bus appeared. Asd it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4727 on a #7 to Warrington.

Arriva NW&W 4727 in Huyton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva LCR+ Daysaver tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Huyton Hey Road. We turned right onto St John's Road and we turned left onto Manor Road Farm. We turned right onto Meadow Drive and left onto the Eastbound A5080. We crossed the M62 / M57 roundabout and we saw Arriva NW&W 3077 coming the other way. We ran for around a mile through the countryside and we ran into Cronton. It was dark and this was the first time we had been along this route. I had worked out that if we got off at the right place we could catch a bus Southwards into Widnes. At the other end of Cronton we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4727 as it continued towards Warrington.

Arriva NW&W 4727 in Cronton

Once off the bus I checked the bus map. It appeared we needed to carry on Eastwards for about 1/2 mle to the junction with the B5419. We stood at the stop on the jucntion, but when we checked the stop it didn't have the #17 ln the information. We walked around the corner onto the B5419 and we waited for the bus towards Widnes. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva NW&W 2962 on a #17 to St Helens. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. It was Arriva NW&W 2695 on a #17 to Widnes.

Arriva NW&W 2695 in Lunts Heath

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva LCR+ Daysaver tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the B5419 and we ran past Widnes railway station. We turned left onto Lockett Road and we turned right onto Peel House Lane. We ran forwards onto the B5178 and we crossed over the roundabout and ran into the bus station. We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2695 as it ran off to turn around.

Arriva NW&W 2695 in Widnes

On the opposite was Network Warrington 76 on a #32 to Warrington.

Network Warrington 76 in Widnes

We walked back to the car and Matthew had a large can of Irn Bru. We set off onto Green Oaks Way and we did a U-turn at the roundabout to headed Southwards. We continued onto Lugsdale Road and we stopped at the end to visit Tony's Chip Shop. We just got there in time as he was about to close. Matthew had sausage and chips. We sat in the car nearby and we ate the food. When we had finished we turned around and we turned right onto Lugsdale Road. We turned into Tesco and we stopped at the petrol station. We filled up with petrol and afterwards we re-joined Lugsdale Road. We turned right to re-join the A557 and we headed Northwards up to the motorway. We travelled North for around 3 mile before we turned right onto the Eastbound M62. At junction 10 we got onto the Southbound M6 and we headed Southwards through Cheshire. As we travelled South we saw an unidentified Happy Als coach. and an unidentified Travellers Choice coach. At junction 16 we went South down the A500 through Longport and Etruria into Stoke. On the A500 we saw South Staffs Coach Hire KBZ 772(RR). 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 Irn Bru. 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 20:00. 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 TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Warrington / Manchester 19-03-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
3256	Warrington Interchange	Trafford Centre BS	100	Go North West
3108	Trafford Centre BS	Eccles Interchange	100	Go North West
3240	Eccles Interchange	Manchester Shudehill	67	Go North West
6164	Manchester Shudehill	Brougton, Cheetham Street West	97	Go North West
6157	Broughton, Great Clowes Street	Eccles Interchange	52	Go North West
3257	Eccles Interchange	Irlam, The Ship	100	Go North West

Today we decided to re-visit Warrington. Research consisted of checking the weather, which for unseasonably warm and sunny weather and checking the price of Warrington Day tickets. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast for breakfast. After mum had returned home from work we got ready to go out, and we set off around 11:30. We set off through Blurton and 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. As we ran up towards the motorway we saw silver minibus DK20 RJJ, Cabability LK66 AET, Z Carz DC12 KNG and Bullocks PB14 BUL. We joined the M6 and we headed Northwards. On the M6 we saw Anthony's Travel RB16 ANT, an unidentified Travel Express coach, an unidentified Ellison's coach and black minibus EJ61 FLM. We came off the M6 at junction 20 and we joined the A50. We ran Northwards through Grappenhall and Latchford and we ran into Warrington. After crossing over the Mersey we tried to get to a cafe on Parr Street through an industrial estate but the road had been cut off with bollards! We went back out onto the roundabout and we joined the Eastbound A49. We went to the next roundabout and we did a u-turn. We turned left onto Hall Street and we ran forwards onto Parr Street. We parked up and we headed into the cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and we sat down and ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had eaten we got back into the car and we set off towards the Golden Square shopping centre. We kept making wrong turns so we spent several miniutes going around in circles between the roundabout over the Mersey and the Times Square multi storey car park. eventually we headed Eastwards along the A49 and we turned left onto the A57. We ran past the Interchange and we entered the shopping centre car park up the spiral ramp. Once we had parked up we got in a lift and went down to the shopping centre. We said goodbye to mum and we walked through the shopping centre and into the interchange. We decided to have a walk around to see what we could catch. we went around the outside of the bus station to the layover spaces to see what was parked up. We saw Network Warrington 224 which we think mght have just lost it's offside wing mirror.

Network Warrington 224 in Warrington Interchange

Also seen was Go North West 3256 on layover in between runs on the #100 to Manchester.

Go North West 3256 in Warrington Interchange

We continued around the bus station and we saw Network Warrington 59 on a #17 to Callands.

Network Warrington 59 in Warrington Interchange

We entered the interchange and Matthew walked towards the stand where the 100 was due to depart. I hadn't planned on doing Go North West buses. But a quick view of the side of the bus revealed that they did a paper day ticket. We got on the bus and we booked Day tickets at £5.50 each. We went upstairs and Matthew took a photo inside Go North West 3256 before we sat down.

Inside Go North West 3256

A few minutes later the bus set off and we went under the shopping centre. We turned left onto Legh Street and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Sankey Street and right onto Bold Street. We turned left onto Suez Street and we ran forwards onto Rylands Street. We turned right onto Bridge Street and left onto Academy Way. We turned left onto Academy Street and right onto Buttermarket Street. We crossed the A49 and we left town along Church Street. We joined the Eastbound A57 and we continued out of town. We continued through Bruche and Woolston before crossing over the M6 at junction 21. We continued Eastwards along the A57 before we turned left onto Manchester Road into Hollins Green village. We paused outside of of the Black Swan pub, before rejoining the A57. At the next roundabout we turned left onto Liverpool Road and we ran into Cadishead. We continued under the railway line and into Irlam. we rejoined the A57 at Barton Moss and we ran past the Baron City Airport. We ran forwards onto the Salford Western Gateway and past the A J Bell stadium. We followed the road under the M60 and over the Manchester Ship canal lift bridge. We ran forwards onto Trafford Way and we crossed the Bridgewater circular before entering the Trafford Centre. We pulled into the bus statio and we got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Go North West 3256 before it continued on towards Manchester.

Go North West 3256 in Trafford Centre bus station

Once off the bus we took a few more pictures before going to the toilet. before we went as Matthew was taking a picture of an Arriva bus, the driver called us over. He handed Matthew a piece of Arriva Merchandise over and Matthew said thank you to the driver. After Matthew had been to the toilet we stood at North end of the bus station whilst we waited for the next Go North West bus that we could do on the ticket. Whilst we were waiting we saw a number of Vision Travel double deckers coming and going into the bus station. Sale Sharks had been playing at home against Wasps. Vision Travel run shuttle to the stadium and back to allow fans to park up at the Trafford Centre. We saw Vision Travel BJ11 DUV on one of the Sale Sharks shuttle buses.

Vision Travel BJ11 DUV in Trafford Centre bus station

Also seen was Vision Travel BJ11 DTF on another one of the Sale Sharks shuttle buses.

Vision Travel BJ11 DTF in Trafford Centre bus station

After about a 20 minute wait we saw Go North West 3108 on a #100 to Manchester.

Go North West 3108 in Trafford Centre bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Go North west day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs. At the same time we saw Go North West 6160 on a #52 to Cheetham Hill. The bus set off out of the bus station and we headed East on the B5214. At the next roundabout we turned left onto the B5211 and we ran North over the river Manchester Ship Canal. We ran Northwards through Barton upon Irwell and we ran alongside the Bridgewater Canal. We turned right onto the A57 and we crossed over the canal. We ran the 1/2 mile into Eccles. We continued forwards onto Church Street and we entered the Interchange. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Go North West 3108 before it continued on towards Manchester.

Go North West 3108 in Eccles Interchange

Once off the bus we had a quick look around. We saw Diamond North West 20871 on a #65 to Prestwich. We headed back inside the Interchange and we spotted Go North West 3240 on a #67 to Manchester.

Go North West 3240 in Eccles Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Go North west day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the Unterchange and we travelled Eastwards along Regent Street. At the roundabout we joined the Northbound A576 and we crossed over the M602. We continued the road turned through 90' and we travelled Eastwards past Salford hospital. WE continued for another mile before diving down below the A6 and coming up on Pendleton roundabout. We ran around the roundabout past the police station and KFC and down the side of Salford Shopping Centre on Hankinson Way. After a brief stop opposite to the shopping centre and continued down to the roundabout and we turned left onto Churchill Way. We turned left onto Cross Lane and we turned right onto the A6. We passed Salford Crescent railway station and we headed into town passing white minibus N121 BUS. We continued along Chapel Street and we went under the railway line by Salford Central railway station. We continued into the city centre and we turned left onto Victoria Street. We turned right onto Hunts bank and past the Manchester Arena and the entrance to Manchester Victoria railway station. WE followed the road around to the right onto Victoria Station Approach and we went forward onto Todd Street past the National Football Museum. We turned right onto Corporation Street and left onto Withy Grove. We continued onto Shudehill and we entered the Interchange. Once off the bus we had a walk around. Matthew used the toilet, and becasue the disabled toilet was out of action it cost 60p to take him to the toilet for me to go and make sure that he was okay and get through the dodgy turnstyle. We walked up to the top end of the Interchange and we saw Go North West 6207 on a #98 to Bury.

Go North West 6207 in Manchester Shudehill

Also seen was Megabus 54263 on a M36 service to Bristol.

Megabus 54263 in Manchester Shudehill

We walked up to the top end of the bus station and we took some pictures on the road outside. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 10850 on a #112 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 10850 on Shudehill

A few minutes later we were surprised by preserved Bolton Corporation 77 which was heading into Shudehill Interchange.

Bolton Corporation 77 in Manchester Shudehill

Another vehicle seen was Stagecoach Manchester 10863 on a #112 to Middleton.

Stagecoach Manchester 10863 in Manchester Shudehill

We headed back into the Interchange and we saw Go North West 3001 on a #17 to Rochdale.

Go North West 3001 in Manchester Shudehill

I originally tol Matthew that we had to leave on a #33/67 or 100 service so they we could headed back towards Warrington. Matthew spotted a #97, so we decided we could do this Northwards to intercept the #52 bus. It pulled onto the stand and we saw that it was Go North West 6164 on a #97 to Bury.

Go North West 6164 in Manchester Shudehill

We got on the bus and we placed the Go North west day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned right onto Shudehill. We continued onto Withy Grove and we turned right onto Corporation Street. We turned left onto Todd Street and we continued onto Victoria Station Approach. We ran past the front of Victoria Railway statio along Hunts Bank and we turned left onto Victoria Street. We ran along Chapel Street and we turned right under the railway line onto Blackfriars Road. We continued Northwards out fo the city centre and we crossed over the A6042. We continued Northwards up the A6041 and we continued forwards onto the A5066. We crossed over the river Irwell and we Headed along Great Clowes Street. When we got to Albert park we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Go North West 6164 as it continued Northwards towards Bury.

Go North West 6164 in Brougton

We walked around the corner to the bus stop on Great Cheetham Street West and we waited for a Orbits bus towards Eccles. Whilst we waited we saw Go North West 6156 on a #52 towards Cheetham Hill.

Go North West 6156 in Brougton

A short time later we saw Go North West 6157 on a #52 to Eccles.

Go North West 6157 in Brougton

We got on the bus and we placed the Go North west day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Great Cheetham Street West and ran forwards onto Cromwell Road. We crossed over the Irwell and we turned right onto Gerald Road. We turned left onto Douglas Green and we turned left onto Langley Road South. We turned right onto the A576 and we ran Southwards towards Pendleton. We crossed over the A6 and we ran down past the side of Salford Shopping Centre along Hankinson Way. We turned right onto Heywood Way and right onto Fitzwarren Street. We turned left onto Seedley Road and left onto Langworth Rpad. We turned right onto Liverpool Street and we ran forwards onto Tootal Road. We followed the road around the corner onto Tootal Drive and we turned left onto Eccles Old Road. We crossed over the M602 and at Ladywell roundabout we turned right onto Regent Street. We pulled up outside of the Interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we visited the Eccles Cross pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we left the pub and crossed back over the road to join uncle Dave. We saw Arriva NW&W 3134 on a #10 to Brookhouse.

Arriva NW&W 3134 in Eccles Interchange

Right behind the Arriva bus was Go North West 3257 on a #100 to Hollins Green.

Go North West 3257 in Eccles Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Go North west day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off from outside the Interchange and we ran along Regent Street. We ran forwards onto Church Street and forwards onto Liverpool Road. We turnd left onto the B5211 and we headed into Barton upon Irwell and over the Manchester Ship Canal. We turned right onto the B5214 and we came into the Trafford Centre from the North end. After a stop in the Trafford Centre bus station we came out of the bus station and we headed onto Trafford Way. We ran past the Travelodge where we saw an unidentified Roberts Travel(Hugglescote) coach. We ran along the Salford Western Gateway, over the Manchester Ship Canal and under the M60. We ran past the A J Bell Stadium and we joined the Westbound A57. We ran past the City Airport to Barton Moss where we turned right onto Liverpool Road. As we ran towards Irlam we saw an unidentified The Traveller's Choice coach heading Eastwards along the A57. We turned right onto Silver Street and left onto Morrilion Road. We turned left onto Merlin Road and left onto Cutnook Lane. We ran forwards onto Moorfield Road and we turned right onto Liverpool Road. We ran past Prince's Park and we got up and got off the bus outside Lidl. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Go North West 3257 as it continued towards Hollins Green.

Go North West 3257 in Irlam

Once off the bus we walked past Lidl and we headed into the car park at Tesco to meet up with mum. Matthew and I went into Tesco and he used the toilet. Afterwards we brought a meal deal of which Matthew had a bottle of Coke, and he also had a Kinder egg. We returned to the car and we set off to a nearby chip shop, We set off onto Liverpool Road and we turned right onto Ferryhill Road. We stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with his bottle of Coke. When we had finished eating we continued along Ferryhill Road and we turned left onto Ferry Road. We turned left onto Liverpool Road and we turned left onto Fairhills Road and past Tesco. At the end of the road we turned right onto the A57. We ran Weswards under the former railway line to Stockport and we joined the Southbound M6. We headed Southwards through Cheshire and we came off the We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. Seen on the A500 were 2 x unidentified Burland coaches and Jayjays Travel YM61 PUA. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we headed Southwards before veering left onto Whieldon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's house. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards drank some of uncle Rob's pop. 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 turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiels Drive and we got back to Blurton around 19:50. 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 TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark