Trip to Doncaster / Barnsley 07-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
66820	Wheatley Park, Oversley Road	Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange	15	First South Yorkshire
27187	Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange	Barnsley Interchange	219	Stagecoach Yorkshire
36986	Barnsley Interchange	Wath Interchange	22X	Stagecoach Yorkshire
26032	Wath Interchange	Mexborough Interchange	220	Stagecoach Yorkshire
36986	Mexborough Interchange	Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange	221	Stagecoach Yorkshire
36006	Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange	Doncaster, Bawtry Road	21	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today was the second day of the Yorkshire trip. Matthew got up around 09:00 and got dressed whilst we got the car sorted out. We got in the car and we set off onto Both Avenue and we turned left onto Gliwice Way. We did a u turn and we turned left onto the A638. We turned right onto the A18 and we turned left onto Town Moor Avenue. We headed Northwards and we veered left onto Thorne Road. We turned right onto Kings Road and after a bit of a wrong turning we went Northwards along the A630. We went into the industrial estate and we stopped at Euro Car Parts to but something for the car. Afterwards we went to get some breakfast. We turned right onto the A630 and left onto Harrowden Road. We turned left onto Beckett Road and we stopped near to the cafe. We sat down at a table outside and Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw First South Yorkshire 36221 going Toards Doncaster and 66820 heading towards Long Sandall. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet and mum brough a slice of cake. When we finished we went with mum back to the car to get the trip bag and to make sure she could start the car. Once she had started the car we said goodbye and we headed up the the Doncaster bound bus stop. We waited for a few minutes and we saw First South Yorkshire 66820 on a #15 to Edlington.

First South Yorkshire 66820 in Wheatley Park

We got on the bus and we booked South Yorkshire Conncet tickets at £7.40 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Beckett Road and we headed South Eastwards into town. We travelled for quite a distance and close to the North Eastern corner of town we veered left onto Broxholme Lane. We turned right onto Nether Hall Road and we turned right onto Market Road. We crossed the A630 and we ran forwards onto Grey Friars' Road. We went under North Bridge Road and we entered the Frenchgate Interchange from the North end. We got up and got off the bus and we went outside the Interchange to take a few pictures whilst we decided what we could catch. We saw First South Yorkshire 69227 on a #84 to Thorne.

First South Yorkshire 69227 in Doncaster Interchange

Another bus seen was First South Yorkshire 47483 on a #57A Doncaster Airport circular.

First South Yorkshire 47483 in Doncaster Interchange

We went back inside the Interchange and Matthew spotted a Barnsley bound bus. It was Stagecoach Yorkshire 27187 on a #219 to Barnsley.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 27187 in Doncaster Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked South Yorkshire Conncet tickets at £7.40 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned left onto the Northbound A630. We turned left onto North Bridge Road and we crossed over the river Don. We turned left onto Sprotbrough Road and we headed Westwards out of town. We ran forwards onto Melton Road and we crossed the A1(M). We turned left onto Thorne Lane and we turned right into Main Street. We turned left onto New Lane and we re-joined Melton Road and continued Westwards. We ran forwards onto Doncaster Road and we ran through High Melton. We ran forwards onto Ludwell Hill and we turned left onto Grange Lane. We turned right onto Doncaster Road and we ran into Harlington. We turned right onto Hollowgate and we ran forwards onto Church Lane. We turned left onto Barnburgh Lane we headed Westwards out of the village. We continued for a mile or so before turning right onto High Street. We turned left onto Barnsley Road and we continued Westwards. We turned right onto tne B6098 and we crossed over the A635 and we ran into an industrial estate. We ran along Barrowfield Road and we turned left onto Pheonix Lane. We turned left onto The Windings and we turned left onto Lidget Lane. We turned right onto Windsor Street and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Roman Street and we ran forwards onto Briton Street. We turned right onto Hanover Street and right onto Lancaster Street, We turned left onto Grange Crescent and we ran forwards onto Stuart Street and we re-joined Lidget Lane. We ran forwards onto Station Road and we crossed the railway line by Thurnscoe railway station. We continued onto the B6411 and we turned right onto School Street. We turned left onto Lingamoor Leys and left onto Merrill Road. We ran along Merrill Road and we re-joined the Westbound B6411. We turned right onto the Northbound B6273 and we ran up to Lister Row where the bus turned around before heading back Southwards. We ran forwards onto the A6195 and we turned right onto the A635. We turned left onto the B6096 and we headed through Darfield. We turned right onto Upperwood Road and we followed it to the end before turning left onto Barnsley Road. We re-joined the A635 and we headed Westwards to the edge of Barnsley. We joined the Northbound A61 and we followed this around the Eastern edge of town before turhing left onto Kendry Street. We ran forwards onto Schwabish Gmund Way and we ran past the railway station. We turned left onto Eldon Street North and we went under the railway line. We turned left and we entered the Interchange and we ran down to the South end before coming back up and going on stand. We got up and got off the bus and we had a walk around to see what we could see. We saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 28673 parked up at the North end of the Interchange on layover.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 28673 in Barnsley Interchange

Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards we decided to get a snack. We also realised that we had not got a cable to charge the phone. We headed through town along Eldon Road North and we cut through May Day Green onto Cheapside. We went into the Alhambra shopping centre and we went to Poundstretcher to get a charging cable. On the way back we walked back down Cheapside and we stopped at Greggs for dinner. Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. After we had finished eating we headed down the side of The Glasshouse shopping centre and along a passageway to the South end of the Interchange. We took a few bus pictures and we enetered the Interchange to see what we could catch. We knew time was getting on so we needed to start heading back in the direction of Doncaster. We decided to head towards Wath so we could catch something forwards from there. There was a 22X to Rotherham due so we decided that would be a good start. Whilst we waited we saw Eavesway EV61 WAY come into the Interchange. A few minutes later our bus arrived on stand, It was Stagecoach Yorkshire 36986 on a #22X to Rotherham.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36986 in Barnsley Interchange

We got on the and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect ticket to the driver. The bus and the bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 36986 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 36986

We set off out of the Interchange and we turned onto Eldon Street North. We turned right onto Schwabish Gmund Way and we ran past the railway station. We joined the Southbound A61 and we followed the road around the edge of the town. We joined the Eastbound A635 and we headed out of town through Measborough Dike and Stairfoot. We joined the Eastbound A633 and we ran towards Wombwell. We turned right onto Barnsley Road and we ran through the centre of Wombwell. We ran onto High Street and forwards onto Park Street. We ran forwards onto Wath Road and we turned left onto the B6089. We crossed over the A6195 and we ran into Brampton. We veered left onto Brampton Road and we turned left onto the B6097. We turned right to follow the B6097 and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned left onto West Street and we turned right to enter Wath Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 36986 before it continued towards Rotherham on the #22X.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36986 in Wath Interchange

Once off the bus we set off along Montbomery Road to the centre of town. We sat in the square for a few minutes and afterwards we decided to go to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we brought a glass of Coke and we sat outside in the beer garden. After we had drank our drinks we walked back down Montgomery Road to wait for the bus towards Mexborough. A short time later we saw the bus turn the corner. It was Stagecoach Yorkshire 26032 on a #220 to Denaby Main.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 26032 in Wath Interchange

We got on the and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect ticket to the driver. The bus and the bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 26032 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 26032

We set off out of the Interchange and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto West Street and right onto the Eastbound B6097. We turned left onto Station Road and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Manvers Way and we ran through an industrial estate. We ran forwards onto Golden Smithies Way and we ran follwoed it to the end before tirned right onto Church Street. We ran through Swinton and forwards onto Station Street and under the railway line. We continued onto Rowms Lane and we turned right onto the A6023 before pulling into Mexborough Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 26032 before it conrinued towards Denaby Main.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 26032 in Mexborough Interchange

Johnsons J44 EEG in Mexborough Interchange

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36986 in Mexborough Interchange

Stagecoach East Midlands 36006 in Doncaster Interchange

We got on the and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station. We came out of the interchange and we came out onto the Southbound A630. We turned left onto Cleveland Street and we turned right onto Wood Street. We turned left onto Waterdale and right onto South Parade. We ran forwards onto Bennetthorpe and we turned right onto Belle Vue Way. We continued onto South Parade and we got up and got off the bus.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19126 in Doncaster