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 Warrington / Penketh 11-04-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
221	Warrington Interchange	Penketh, Red Lion	32	Network Warrington
217	Penketh, Greystone Road	Warrington Interchange	14	Network Warrington
303	Warrington Interchange	Orford, Winwick Road College	21	Network Warrington
304	Orford, Winwick Road College	Warrington Interchange	21	Network Warrington
225	Warrington Interchange	Winwick, B&Q(Adj)	19	Network Warrington
224	Winwick, B&Q(Opp)	Warrington Interchange	19	Network Warrington
302	Warrington Interchange	Penketh, Red Lion	32	Network Warrington

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew also Originally we had planned on going to Whitby today but the trip was canceled due low numbers. 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

So we decided to go to Warrington. After get ready we went downstairs to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Glebedale Road. We turned left onto City Road. We ran over the railway line and then we turned went Forwards onto the A52. We went under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran North up to the M6 at junction 20 and we headed Northwards up the A50. We ran Northwards through Grappenhall and Latchford and we ran into Warrington. After crossing over the Mersey we turned left into Bridgefoot. We turned right into Winmarleigh Street and at the end we turned right into Sankey Street. We turned left into Leigh Street and we missed the entrance of the car park so we went around again. We turned left onto the A57, left onto Crosfield Street and back onto Sankey Street. Once we got back to the Golden Square shopping centre car park we parked up and afterwards walked through the shopping centre past the bowling alley. We carried on through the shopping centre into Old Market Place. We through into the pedestrianised centre of the town and We carried on to the cafe where we had planned to eat, the Hideaway Cafe. Matthew used the toilet whilst mum ordered his food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we set off onto Buttermarket and we turned left onto Scotland Road. We continued onto Winwick Street and we decided to do a lap of the bus station and take a few pictures. We saw Network Warrington 303 on layover. At the West end of the bus station we saw Network Warrington 88 on a #20 to Orford. We walked into the bus station and we had a look around to see what we could catch. Almost immediately we saw Network Warrington 221 on a #32 Widnes. We got on the bus and we booked Network Warrington Day tickets at £5.95 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we went under the bus station 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 onto Old Liverpool Road. We ran for around 1/2 mile through Sankey Bridges and we turned left onto the A562. We ran for around 1/2 mile into Penketh and we turned right into Greystone Road. As we travelled North we passed Network Warrington on a #14 to Warrington. We turned left onto Meeting Lane and at the end we turned left into Stocks Lane. We turned right onto Farnworth Road and at the roundabout we continued Westwards along the A562. where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked over to the Co-operative food store opposite. It was quite a large Co-op store, probably the biggest we have been to in recent history. Matthew chose a can of Coke and some Angel Slices as well as a couple of chocolate bars, one of which was to give to mum for mothers day. Once we had finished shopping we walked back along the A562 Eastwards for around 1/4 of a mile back to the turning where the #16 and #14 emerge from. As we got to the stop we saw Arriva NW&W 3140 on a #110 to Warrington. We stopped at the bus stop and we saw we had around 10 minutes to wait for the next #14. Whilst we waited Matthew ate one of the twin packs of Angel Slices. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching along Greystone Road. As it got closer we saw that it was required Network Warrington 217. We go on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A562 and after around 1/2 mile we turned right into Liverpool Road. We through Sankey Bridges and forwards onto Liverpool Old Road. 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 Matthew visited the toilet. Once he had used the facilities we looked around for a bus to catch. We saw Network Warrington 84 on a #20 to Orford. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day 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 and we saw taxi minibus MEZ 5947 in front of us. At the roundabout we veered right onto Pinners Brow. We crossed over the A49 onto Orford Lane and we followed the road around a right hand bend. We turned left onto Orford Avenue and we followed the road to the right onto Norris Street. We turned left onto Hallifelds Road. We continued along Hallifields Road and turned right onto Smiths Drive. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A50 and right onto Poplars Avenue. We ran the entire length of the Avenue which is about a mile long and we followed the road around a left hand bend onto Cotswold Road. We stopped outside some shops before continuing Southwards. We decided to stay on the bus until we reached the A49. 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 got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for the next bus we saw Arriva NW&W 2901 on a #329 to St Helens. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Network Warrington 94 on a #21 to Warrintgon. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down the A49 continued where we turned left 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. Matthew spotted a shop in the interchange selling ice cream so we went in and Matthew had a vanilla cone. Whilst he was eating his ice cream, we went outside to take a few bus pictures. Once he had finished eating his ice cream we went back into the interchange to look for another bus to catch. We spotted required Network Warrington 225 on a #19 to Leigh. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day 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 and we saw taxi minibus MEZ 5947 in front of us. 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. Once off the bus we crossed over the A49 and we went to the stop opposite to wait for a Warrington bound bus. Whilst we waited Matthew had a Milky Way. Just before our bus, we saw Arriva NW&W 2690 on a #329 to Warrington. A few minutes alter we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Network Warrington 224 on a #19 to Warrington. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day ticket to 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 asked Matthew if this was the last bus, to which he replied no. 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. We saw Arriva NW&W 4843 on a #7 to Liverpool. Once off the bus we decoded to go around the bus station and take a few more bus pictures. In one of the layover bays was Network Warrington 303. We decided to one more bus and we arranged for mum to come and pick us up from where we were dropped off. we saw required Go North West 6157 on a #100 to Manchester. We walked back into the bus station and we looked for a bus we could catch. We had a look around to see what we could catch and we spotted required Network 302 on a #32 Widnes. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day ticket to the driver for the final time today 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 ran for around 1/2 mile into Penketh and we turned right into Greystone Road where we got up and got off the bus. was following behind the bus and she picked us up. She arrived with Greggs sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru for Matthew. We set of along Greystone Road and we turned right onto Meeting Lane. We ran forwards onto Heath Road. and we turned left onto the A562 and we ran Eastwards to the A57. At the big roundabout we ran forwards onto the A57 and we passed by the Interchange and Warrington Central station on the high level road. We turned right onto Mersey Street and we crossed over the river on the roundabout We ran South through Latchford and Grappenhall and we ran down the A50 to the M6. We joined the M6 We stopped at Knutsford Services and Matthew visited the toilet, We also visited burger king and Matthew had a burger and fries. We re-joined the M6 and we ran down to junction 16. We went Southwards down the A500 to Etruria and we cam off the A500. We turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew took a can of Irn Bru with him. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on we saw Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUC in their garage.

Afford rent-a-car KV19 NUC in Fenton

After a while we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 63098 in Fenton

He 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.

Trip to Warrington / Penketh 30-03-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
56	Warrington Interchange	Penketh, Red Lion	32	Network Warrington
74	Penketh, Greystone Road	Warrington Interchange	14	Network Warrington
84	Warrington Interchange	Orford, Winwick Road College	21	Network Warrington
94	Orford, Winwick Road College	Warrington Interchange	21	Network Warrington
72	Warrington Interchange	Winwick, B&Q(Adj)	19	Network Warrington
69	Winwick, B&Q(Opp)	Warrington Interchange	19	Network Warrington
55	Warrington Interchange	Penketh, Greystone Park (opp)	32	Network Warrington

Today we decided to re-visit Warrington. We wanted somewhere fairly close and and somewhere that we had been to for a while. We gave Matthew a list of places from the North West to visit and from the list he chose Warrington. Research for the trip consisted of downloading the Network Warrington map onto the phone. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off just after 12:00 onto the A5035 and we turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way. We followed D&G Bus 25 which was on a #14 to Hanley and as we passed the BET365 stadium car park we saw an unidentified Atlantic coach. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran down to Sideway. We turned right ay the roundabout and we went North up the A500. As we travelled Northwards up the A500 we saw Roseville BV60 BAA, City Centre Central YJ13 EKR & Edwards NX BX16 CHN #528 to Haverfordwest. The A500 was quite bus as far as Longport and afterwards it eased off a little. We ran into Cheshire and we joined the Northbound M6 at junction 16. As we went up the M6 we saw 2 x unidentified Burland coaches, Voel OU17 OTV, Leons 233 & white minibus BG55 SMO. We came off the M6 at junction 20 and we headed Northwards up the A50. We ran Northwards through Grappenhall and Latchford and we ran into Warrington. After crossing over the Mersey we turned left into Bridgefoot. We turned right into Winmarleigh Street and at the end we turned right into Sankey Street. We turned left into Leigh Street and we missed the entrance of the car park so we went around again. We turned left onto the A57, left onto Crosfield Street and back onto Sankey Street. Once we got back to the Golden Square shopping centre car park we parked up and afterwards walked through the shopping centre past the site of a new bowling alley due to open any time soon. We carried on through the shopping centre into Old Market Place. We through into the pedestrianised centre of the town and we saw Howard's Travel SJA 382K which was working the B52 service to the Omega industrial park. We carried on to the cafe where we had planned to eat, the Hideaway Cafe. Matthew used the toilet whilst mum ordered his food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we set off onto Buttermarket and we turned left onto Scotland Road. We continued onto Winwick Street and we decided to do a lap of the bus station and take a few pictures. We saw Network Warrington 194 on layover.

Network Warrington 194 in Warrington Interchange

Also seen was Network Warrington 92 on layover in between running on the #20/21 circular services.

Network Warrington 92 in Warrington Interchange

At the West end of the bus station we saw Network Warrington 88 on a #20 to Orford.

Network Warrington 88 in Warrington Interchange

We walked into the bus station and we had a look around to see what we could catch. Almost immediately we saw Network Warrington 56 which was on a #32 Penketh circular service.

Network Warrington 56 in Warrington Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked Network Warrington Day tickets at £5.95 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we went under the bus station 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 onto Old Liverpool Road. We ran for around 1/2 mile through Sankey Bridges and we turned left onto the A562. We ran for around 1/2 mile into Penketh and we turned right into Greystone Road. As we travelled North we passed Network Warrington on a #14 to Warrington. We turned left onto Meeting Lane and at the end we turned left into Stocks Lane. We turned right onto Farnworth Road and at the roundabout we continued Westwards along the A562. The bus had emptied out in front of us so Matthew took a picture inside Network Warrington 56.

Inside Network Warrington 56

We continued along the A562 for around 300 yards and we turned left into Tannery Lane. We turned the corner and we ran forwards onto Station Road. After around 200 yards we turned right onto Chapel Road. We ran to the end before turning left onto the A562 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Network Warrington 56 as it continued back towards Warrington.

Network Warrington 56 in Penketh

Once off the bus we walked over to the Co-operative food store opposite. It was quite a large Co-op store, probably the biggest we have been to in recent history. Matthew chose a can of Coke and some Angel Slices as well as a couple of chocolate bars, one of which was to give to mum for mothers day. Once we had finished shopping we walked back along the A562 Eastwards for around 1/4 of a mile back to the turning where the #16 and #14 emerge from. As we got to the stop we saw Arriva NW&W 2549 on a #110 to Warrington.

Arriva NW&W 2549 in Penketh

We stopped at the bus stop and we saw we had around 10 minutes to wait for the next #14. Whilst we waited Matthew ate one of the twin packs of Angel Slices. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching along Greystone Road. As it got closer we saw that it was required Network Warrington 74. We go on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A562 and after around 1/2 mile we turned right into Liverpool Road. We through Sankey Bridges and forwards onto Liverpool Old Road. 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 Matthew visited the toilet. Once he had used the facilities we looked around for a bus to catch. We saw Network Warrington 84 on a #20 to Orford which we decided to do.

Network Warrington 84 in Warrington Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day 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 and we saw taxi minibus MEZ 5947 in front of us. At the roundabout we veered right onto Pinners Brow. We crossed over the A49 onto Orford Lane and we followed the road around a right hand bend. We turned left onto Orford Avenue and we followed the road to the right onto Norris Street. We turned left onto Hallifelds Road passing white minibus reg like Y326 RTO. We continued along Hallifields Road and turned right onto Smiths Drive. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A50 and right onto Poplars Avenue. We ran the entire length of the Avenue which is about a mile long and we followed the road around a left hand bend onto Cotswold Road. We stopped outside some shops before continuing Southwards. We decided to stay on the bus until we reached the A49. 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 got up and got off the bus. Whilst we waited for the next bus we saw Arriva NW&W 2691 on a #329 to St Helens. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw that it was required Network Warrington 94 on a #21 to Warrintgon.

Network Warrington 94 in Orford

We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down the A49 continued where we turned left 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 spotted Halton Transport 84 on a #62 to Halebank.

Halton Transport 84 in Warrington Interchange

Matthew spotted a shop in the interchange selling ice cream so we went in and Matthew had a vanilla cone. Whilst he was eating his ice cream, we went outside to take a few bus pictures. We saw Selwyns National Express liveried coach FJ13 EBC on a #323 to Cardiff.

Selwyns FJ13 EBC in Warrington Interchange

Once he had finished eating his ice cream we went back into the interchange to look for another bus to catch. We spotted required Network Warrington 72 on a #19 to Leigh.

Network Warrington 72 in Warrington Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day 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 and we saw taxi minibus MEZ 5947 in front of us. 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 Network Warrington 72 as it continued Northwards towards Leigh.

Network Warrington 72 in Winwick

Once off the bus we crossed over the A49 and we went to the stop opposite to wait for a Warrington bound bus. Whilst we waited Matthew had a Milky Way. Opposite we saw Alfa coach 72 heading Northwards. Just before our bus, we saw Arriva NW&W 2693 on a #329 to Warrington.

Arriva NW&W 2693 in Winwick

A few minutes alter we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Network Warrington 69 on a #19 to Warrington.

Network Warrington 69 in Winwick

We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day ticket to 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 asked Matthew if this was the last bus, to which he replied no. 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. We saw Arriva NW&W 3025 arrive on a #7 to Liverpool. Once off the bus we decoded to go around the bus station and take a few more bus pictures. In one of the layover bays was Network Warrington 50.

Network Warrington 50 in Warrington Interchange

We decided to one more bus and we arranged for mum to come and pick us up from where we were dropped off. we saw required First Manchester 37380 on a #100 to Manchester.

First Manchester 37380 in Warrington Interchange

We walked back into the bus station and we looked for a bus we could catch. We had a look around to see what we could catch and we spotted required Network Warrington 55 on a #15 Great Sankey circular service.

Network Warrington 55 in Warrington Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Warrington Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Howards Travel F17 HOW on the B52 to the Omega business park. 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 saw Rowell of Prudhoe YG67 FZZ which was on hire to National Holidays.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 ran for around 1/2 mile into Penketh and we turned right into Greystone Road where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Network Warrington 55 as it continued around the circle.

Network Warrington 55 in Penketh

Mum was following behind the bus and she picked us up. She arrived with Greggs sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru for Matthew. We set of along Greystone Road and we turned right onto Meeting Lane. We ran forwards onto Heath Road where we saw Pete's Minibus EG16 XXA We followed the road to the end and we turned left onto the A562 and we ran Eastwards to the A57. At the big roundabout we ran forwards onto the A57 and we passed by the Interchange and Warrington Central station on the high level road. We turned right onto Mersey Street and we crossed over the river on the roundabout We ran South through Latchford and Grappenhall and we ran down the A50 to the M6. We joined the M6 at junction 20 and we ran Southwards.AS we travelled through Cheshire down the M6 we saw an unidentified M&H Coaches coach, an unidentified D&P Coaches coach, an unidentified Howard's Travel double decker, an unidentified Burland Travel coach an unidentified Moore's coach. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500. Seen on the A500 were Swanns of Chadderton like reg YN14 NRU, ABC Supreme KX08 UXE, Travel de Courcey (NX) MD43(#540), an unidentified MJ Travel minibus & Orion OR10 NTC. We ran through Etruria and Stoke and we came off the A500 at Sideway roundabout. As we ran Eastwards up the A50 we saw Roseville R17 NGO. We came off the A50 at Longton to see what was parked up at Z Carz this evening. The spare ground was empty so we turned left onto Willow Row to see what was in the compound. We saw Z Carz Vauxhall minibus DG10 VMO parked up.

Z Carz DG10 VMO in Longton

Also seen was withdrawn Z Carz Renault minibus YE52 UZX.

Z Carz YE52 UZX in Longton

Another bus further in the yard was Z Carz Peugeot minibus YJ12 SBY.

Z Carz YJ12 SBY in Longton

We turned around and got back onto the A50 and we went Westwards to Heron Cross. We turned left onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home just after 18:30. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a jam filled shortbread biscuit. We did an e-mail and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew went to bed around 00:00.... Mark.

Trip to Warrington 27-10-2012

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
F3	Warrington Interchange	Westy, Whitley Avenue (N-bound)	1C	Fairbrothers
F3	Westy, Whitley Avenue (N-bound)	Warrington Interchange	1C	Fairbrothers
F15	Warrington Interchange	Dallam, Harrison Square (S-bound)	21H	Fairbrothers
F15	Dallam, Harrison Square (S-bound)	Warrington Interchange	21H	Fairbrothers
2262	Warrington Interchange	Winwick, o/s B&Q	360	Arriva NW&W
2556	Winwick, opp B&Q	Warrington Interchange	360	Arriva NW&W
SF06 LLG	Warrington Interchange	Grappenhall, nr Pilling Gardens	37	Warrington Coachways
F13	Latchford, o/s Kwik Save	Warrington Interchange	1C	Fairbrothers

Today we decided to pay a visit to Warrington. As well as the mixture of Arriva visitors to Warrington and the unusual buses in the Warrington Coachways fleet, since our last visit there has been a new operator starting up. As we made the decision quite late in the week we did not do too much research other than find somewhere different to park! We checked the weather the night before and it was for a sunny but cold day. Matthew got up around 09:00 which is unusual for a Saturday. After breakfast and getting ready we set off around 12:00. As we were a little late we decided to visit the Bakery on Nashe Drive for dinner. After consuming some bacn and sausage sandwiches we set of on our journey. We joined the A50 at Heron Cross and then went onto the Northbound A500. We then got on the M6 Northbound. Traffic was a little slow and it took quite a while to reach the M62. We had decided to approach Warrington from the North as it is the easiest way to get into town along the A49. We parked in an open car pack near Warrington Central station at around 13:30. As we walked down we saw a few buses parked up on Winwick Street just North of the railway station. One such bus was Ex Arriva NW&W 3271 which is now Fairbrothers F3.

Fairbrothers F3 between duties in Warrington

After taking a few pictures we visited the toilet at Warrington Central station before walking down to the bus station. Matthew took a picture of one of the Fairbrother Volvo B6's with ALX200 bodywork. As we got to the bus station we saw Fairbrother F3 pull into the bus station and so I asked Matthew if he wanted to do this bus and he said yes. We looked to see were the bus was going and it was on the 1C Westy circular. We booked some of the day tickets for £2.50 and we went upstairs. In the stand next to us Arriva NW&W 2259 which had arrived on the #360 from Wigan had broken down. As the top deck was empty Matthew got a picture of the inside of this bus.

Inside Fairbrothers F3

We sat at the front and settled down for the journey. As we didn't really know where we were going we paid close attention to our route out. The main road along which this service travels is the A5061 Knutsford Road down to Latchford and then a right turn onto the A50 before doing a circuit of the housing estate at Westy. When we reached the Whitley road terminus of the service I went down to the driver to flash the tickets and Matthews pass before we returned to Warrington. As we left the estate in Westy someone took a picture of the bus. On the inward journey we passed another on of the B6's working the following 1C service. When we got back into the Interchange, there was a B6 along side us about to work a 21H. As we had the day ticket I asked Matthew if he wanted to do it and he said yes. So we got straight on it and as it was empty Matthew got his inside picture of this bus too.

Inside Fairbrothers F15

We flashed the tickets and got on and sat near the back. Once again we didn't really know where we were. We stopped outside a Co-op about 20 minutes into the journey and so I got up to flash the tickets to return back to Warrington. Shortly after this we crossed the A49 and we saw a Northbound Arriva bus that Matthew wanted to catch. It was too late to catch this bus because by the time we would have got off we wouldn't have made it to a bus stop. After we had crossed the A49 I asked Matthew again if he wanted to get off and he said no. So we stayed on the bus and went into an housing estate along side the Wigan line and then past the Hospital and then we came back into familiar territory as we crossed over the railway line just North of Bank Quay station. When we got back we had a visit to the toilet and the shop. We had a quick wander around and took some more pictures, we then sat and had a drink until we saw required Arriva 2262 appear on a #360 Wigan service. As we queued up to get on Matthew got a picture of this bus.

Arriva NW&W 2262 in Warrington Interchange

We got on and settled down. Matthew made a friend on the bus as he often does and coincidentally she was getting off at the B&Q Winwick stop. When we got off Matthew got a picture of the bus.

Arriva NW&W 2262 in Winwick

After taking his picture Mathew said goodbye to his new friend. We then decided to grab a quick snack at the adjacent Burger King. Matthew used the toilet whilst he was there and then we went outside and had a little Burger King picnic by the North bound bus stop After we had finished we disposed of the rubbish and then crossed over the A49 to the Southbound stop which is no easy job! It was around 16:00 and the next bus due was a #329 at 16:12. However the next to turn up was a late running #360 which was dud Arriva NW&W 2556.

Arriva NW&W 2556 in Winwick

I asked Matthew if he wanted to let this bus go as I remembered he had been on this bus last time we came to Warrington. He decided he wanted to do it anyway and so we got on and sat in the group of 4 facing seat near the rear of the bus on the nearside. The journey in was quite as most inbound buses are at this time of day. As we got back to the Interchange Matthew go a picture of the empty inside of the bus.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2556

Back at the interchange we saw mum. We also saw Warrington Coachways step entranced minibus SF06 LLG and so Matthew decided he wanted to do this! I booked to Lymm as this was the only intermediate place on the route I knew. As we set off I noticed we were taking a similar route to the 1C service, so I decided it would be a good idea to get off near Latchford Village. As the bus went passed the end of the village I shouted next stop. Unfortunately due to the railway and the Ship canal the next stop was about a 1/4 of a mile away. When we got of we were in Grappenhall and Matthew got his picture into the late evening sun.

Warrington Coachways SF06 LLG in Grappenhall

We got off and walked back. Across the ship canal and uder the railway bridge until we got into Latchford Village. As we walked under the railway bridge we saw a warrington bound 1C disappear around the corner, and so I knew we had 15 minutes to wait. We decided to get some money from the cash machine at the Co-op and to get lottery tickets, and Matthew brought some Irn Bru and frozen cakes! We sat at the bus stop and Matthew drank the Irn Bru. This made him miss getting a picture of the bus as it came around the corner. It was required Fairbrothers F13. As we got he got a picture of the inside.

Inside Fairbrothers F13

We sat down for the journey. It was very quite and I think we were the only ones on this service all the way. As we reached the edge of town we passed Warrington Coachways 476 CEL on a #38 service. When we got back to the interchange we met up with mum and it was time to go. We walked up to the top edge of the bus station taking picture of the stabled buses. Parked up were Network Warrington 40,46 & 73 and Arriva NW&W 2940 between X30 duties. Afterwards we walked up winwick street taking pictures of the buses parked up there too. As well as Hiltons double decker RED 448 which ws on rail replacement duties, the were Network warrington 35 & 54 and Arriva NW&W 2992 parked up. There was also Fairbrothers B6 F14.

Fairbrothers F14 between duties in Warrington

We then walked back to the car and tucked into some Greggs mini sausage rolls which mum had picked up whilst we were travelling. We got back to the car at 17:10 and put the radio on to hear Stoke had drawn 0-0 with Sunderland. We drove out the same way we came in. along Winwick street and onto the A49 to Winwick. It was then M62 West on junction and then M6 South. We came off the M6 at the A500 near Crewe and then headed to Longport where we stopped at the BP garage for air in the tyres and LPG. We then headed South to the A50 before heading into Longton. We went passed Z Carz and there wasn't much stabled with T131 SGA at the front of the row with a couple of the airport fleet present too. We then headed home and we were back for around 18:20. We then had some frozen cheesecake! Later we had sausage potatoes and carrots for a late tea before bedtime...Mark