Trip to Bradford / Halifax 17-09-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69575	Bierley, Sheldon Ridge	Bradford Interchange	620	First West Yorkshire
37505	Bradford Interchange	Halifax BS	576	First West Yorkshire
173	Halifax, Horton Street	Greetland, (Stop A)	562	Transdev Team Pennine
37696	Greetlands, (Stop B)	Halifax, Market Street	503	First West Yorkshire
1975	Halifax BS	Cleckheaton BS	255	Arriva Yorkshire
1548	Cleckheaton BS	Dewsbury BS	268	Arriva Yorkshire
1549	Dewsbury BS	Odsal Top	268	Arriva Yorkshire
1546	Odsal Top	Holme Top, Little Horton	268	Arriva Yorkshire
35217	Holme Top, Little Horton	Bradford, Hall Ings	641	First West Yorkshire

Today we were in Bradford on the second and final day of our weekend break in West Yorkshire. Matthew woke up just after 09:00 and had a quick shower before we went downstairs to the restaurant for breakfast. He had an English breakfast washed down with a couple of glasses of orange juice. We went back upstairs to finish packing and we when we were ready we said goodbye to mum and we went downstairs. WE put put some of our belongings in the car and we set off on foot to the bus stop in Bierley. We left the hotel and we set off along Roydsdale Way. We turned right onto Merrydale Road and at the bend in the road we went forwards onto NCN route 66. We joined Rockhill Lane and we turned left onto Bierley Lane. We stopped at the stop at the turning circle and we waited for the next bus into Bradford. As short time later we saw First West Yorkshire 69575 on a #620 to Heaton.

First West Yorkshire 69575 in Bierley

We got on the bus and we booked WY Daysaver tickets at £4.50 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Bierley Lane and we turned right onto Shetcliffe Lane. We turned left onto Ferrand Avenue and we turned left onto Burnham Avenue. We turned right onto the A6177 and we turned left onto Bowling Hall Road. We ran down the hill and we turned right onto Paley Road. We turned right onto Brassey Road. We ran forwards onto New Hey Road and at the end we turned left onto the A650. We ran the last 1/2 mile or so into town and we ran forwards onto Bridge Street before turning left into the interchange. We got up and got off the bus and we had a look around to see what was in the interchange. We had already decided that we would go to Halifax today. We looked on the board and we saw that there was a bus due to depart in 3 minutes. It was already on stand and we saw it was First West Yorkshire 37505 on a #576 to Halifax.

First West Yorkshire 37505 in Bradford Interchange

We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. A couple of minutes later the bus set off out of the interchnage and we turned onto Croft Street. We turned right onto the Northbound A641 and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Little Horton Lane and we ran past the ice rink. We turned right right onto Chester Street. We ran forwards onto Great Horton Road and we heade out of town. We ran through Shearbridge and forwards onto the A6177. We continued onto the A647 and into Great Horton. We continued through Horton Bank Top and Old Dolphin. The bus paused in Queensbury opposite the opposite the war memorial and we ran through Amblet Thorn. As we ran down down the hill towards Halifax we had stunninf views over the Valley to the North West. We continued Southwards descending through Boothtown and we reached the edge of Halifax. We crossed the North Bridge and we continued onto Northgate before turning left into the temporary bus station. The bus station is currently being re-built. Once off the bus we had a look around. On layer in the bus station was First West Yorkshire 69586.

First West Yorkshire 69586 in Halifax bus station

We decide to head into town past the new bus station and along Market Street to see what we catch. As we walked along Market Street we saw Transdev Team Pennine 202 on a #21 to Highroad Well.

Transdev Team Pennine 202 in Halifax

We continued through the town centre and we turned right onto Horton Street. In Horton Street were some bus stops and a few buses parked up. We saw Transdev Team Pennine 185 parked up between service.

Transdev Team Pennine 185 in Halifax

Behind that was Transdev Team Pennine 173 which was now displaying #562 to Ripponden.

Transdev Team Pennine 173 in Halifax

We decided to do this bus so we got on and we placed the WY Daysaver ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Horton Street and turned right onto Market Street. We headed onto the Southbound A629. We ran past the First Halifax depot and we headed out of town. We ran down the hill into the valley and we ran through some major roadworks where they are widening the road. I had looked on the bustimes.org site and once the bus left Greetland it went cross coutry towards Sowerby Bridge and we would be on the bus for at least an hour. I decided to get off the bus in the West Vale area of Greetland as there were a lot of bus stops and buses going in all manner of directions. We ran forwards onto Stainland and under the railway line. We veered to the right before turning right onto the B6113 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Transdev Team Pennine 173 as it carried on towards Ripponden.

Transdev Team Pennine 173 in Greetland

Once off the bus we decided to get something to eat. There was a chip shop across the road so we brough a portion of chips and a large sausage. It came to £5 and this is quite possibly the most expensive chips and sausage we have ever brought. We ate the chips and Matthew had the sausage. Afterwards we walked up to the Co-op to get a drink. Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked back to the bench and we sat down to have the drinks. Whilst we were sat there we saw Transdev Team Pennine 177 on a #343 Huddersfield.

Transdev Team Pennine 177 in Greetland

When we had finished our drinks we decided to head up to stop B to catch something back towards Halifax. We headed up to the stop and Matthew wanted to sit on the stone wall. But we advised his against this as there was a 7ft drop on the other side down into the car park. We waited a few minutes and the bus coming up the B6112. As it got closer we saw it was First West Yorkshire 37696 on a #503 to Halifax.

First West Yorkshire 37696 in Greetland

We got on the bus and we placed the WY Daysaver ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs. The top deck was full and there is no standing on the top deck, so we went back downstairs. Matthew saw a seat towards the back of the bus. When he sat down we saw another couple of seats so we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the B6112 and we ran through the roadworks. We joined the Northbound A629 and we ran into to Halifax. As we travelled Northwards we passed Team Pennine minibus 89 on a #562 to Ripponden. We ran past McDoanld's which is currently being refurbished. We turned right onto Horton Street and left onto Market Street. We ran along the street and the bus emptied out at it's final stop. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and Matthew got another picture of First West Yorkshire 37696.

First West Yorkshire 37696 in Halifax

We started to walk towards the temporary bus station and Matthew wanted to go into a coffee shop so we decided to go to a pub instead. We turned left onto Old Market and we visited the Union Cross Hotel. It was a narrow long bar room with the toilets at the far end. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we headed back to the bar and ordered 2 glasses of Coke. It was a really friendly place and the people were a little crazy in a good way. When we had finished we headed back out onto the road and we turned left onto Market Street. We saw Transdev Team Pennine 1714 on a #502 to Keighley.

Transdev Team Pennine 1714 in Halifax

We continued down to the temporary bus station and we entered through the 19th century Sunday School entrance. When we got inside we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1975 on a #255 to Leeds.

Arriva Yorkshire 1975 in Halifax bus station

We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. A couple of minutes later the bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Winding Road. We turned right onto Northgate and we crossed the North Bridge. We joined the Eastbound A58 and we ran up the hill and out of town. We continued Eastwards through Hipperholme and we crossed over the railway line before turning left onto the A641. We ran Northwards into Wyke and we veered right onto Huddersfield Road. We turned right onto Town Gate and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Westfield Lane and we crossed over the A58 before heading into Scholes. We ran through the village and ran forwards onto the B6120 towards Cleckheaton. We crossed over the M62 and we crossed over NCN66 before turning right onto Serpentine Road. We ran forwards onto Horncastle Street and we paused at the bus stop by Home Bargains. Ahead of we could see a ghost sign. We turned right onto the A638 and we turned right onto Parkside. We turned left onto Greenside and we entered the bus staion from the West end. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Arriva Yorkshire 1975 as it continued towards Leeds.

Arriva Yorkshire 1975 in Cleckheaton bus station

Once off the bus we had a bit of a walk around Cleckheaton. We took a few pictures around the bus station and we headed into the Memorial Park. We came out of the park onto Parkside and we turned left onto the A638 and we walked up a couple of blocks to the Wm Hardill Sons & Co LTD ghost sign and we took a picture. On the way back to the bus station we stopped at a shop and Matthew had a can of shops own Cola. We walked back down the A638 and onto Parkside. We walk through the memorial park and into the bus station. There was a bus to Wakefield due so we decided to head in that direction. Matthew drank his can of Cola and a few minutes later the bus appeared it was Arriva Yorkshire 1548 on a #268 to Wakefield.

Arriva Yorkshire 1548 in Cleckheaton bus station

We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. A couple of minutes later the bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the Southbound A638. We headed South Eastwards and ran the mile and 1/2 into Heckmondwike over the A62. In the town centre we turned left onto Royle Fold and into South George Street which is Heckmondwike bus hub which surrounds the market. We paused for a few minutes and we set off onto the A638 passing the former Halifax bank which is currently up for sale. We continued Eastwards for around a mile and we turned right into Cullingworth Street. We ran through the grounds of the Dewsbury & District Hopistal along Fox View, and we turned right to re-join the A638. We ran into Dewsbury and under the railway line. We turned left onto the A638 and right onto Northgate. We ran into the town centre and forwards onto Westgate and Church Street. We turned right onto South Street and we entered the bus station from the North Eastern corner. We pulled onto a stand and we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we went to the toilet and afterwards walked to the West end of the bus station to take a few pictures. We saw Arriva Yorkshire 1885 parked up on layover.

Arriva Yorkshire 1885 in Dewsbury bus station

We decided it would be a good idea to start to head back towards Bradford to meet up with mum. We waited for the next bus towards Bradford. A few minutes later we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1549 on a #268 to Bradford.

Arriva Yorkshire 1549 in Dewsbury bus station

We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. A couple of minutes later the bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A638. We turned left onto Longcauseway and past the Prince of Wales shopping centre. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we turned right onto Northgate. We veered left onto Halifax Road and we ran forwards onto the A638 and under the railway line. We ran up the hill out of town past the Bath Hotel. We ran Northwards for about 2/3rds of a mile and we turned left into Fox View. We ran through the grounds of Dewsbury & District Hospital and we ran forwards onto Cullingworth Street. We turned left onto the A638 and we ran into Heckmondwike. We ran into the bus hub and after a short wait we turned right onto the A638. We continued the run up to Cleckheaton and we turned left into Parkside. We turned left onto Parkside and we entered the bus station. After a short stop we exited the bus station and we turned left onto the A638. We ran past Aakash which seemed to be very quiet today up up to the M62/M606 roundabout. We ran forwards onto Bradford Road and we ran up the hill to Low Moor. We crossed over the railway line and we passed the pub we drank in the day before. We ran the mile or so up the hill to Odsal Top and we crossed over the roundabout. As we went down the slip road for the A641 we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva Yorkshire 1549 as it continued towards Bradford.

Arriva Yorkshire 1549 in Odsal Top

Once of the bus we crossed over the A641 and we headed Northards. We had seen a few interesting things in this area so we wanted to have an explore on foot to have a look. We we saw the Red Lion pub with it's neon Tetley sign and Tetley lamp over the door. We carried on down the road another 100 yds or so to a ghost sign that had been partially covered by something modern. After we had seen these we went back to the Red Lion pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we had a 1/2 of Coke and we watch some of Final Score. Once we had finished our drinks we headed outside. We saw First West Yorkshire 69478 on a #681 to Halifax.

First West Yorkshire 69478 in Odsal Top

Also seen was Arriva Yorkshire 1540 on a #268 to Wakefield.

Arriva Yorkshire 1540 in Odsal Top

We crossed over the A641 and as we got closer to the stop we saw First West Yorkshire 69571 on a 687 to Fagley.

First West Yorkshire 69571 in Odsal Top

We took a picture of the Richard Dunn stadium and we continued up the slip road to the bus stop. We waited at the Odsal Top stop and whilst we waited we saw First 37294 on a X63 to Huddersfield. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was Arriva Yorkshire 1546 on a #268 to Bradford. We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down the slip road and we joined the Northbound A641. We ran for about 1/4 of a mile before turning left onto the A6177. We turned right onto Hutton Road past Marshfield Primary Scool and we joined Thornton Lane. We turned right onto LIttle Horton Lane we decided to get up after the mill on the right hand side to have another explore. We got up and got off the bus in Holme Top. Matthew took a picture of Arriva Yorkshire 1546 as it carried on towards Bradford.

Arriva Yorkshire 1546 in Holme Top

Once we got off the bus we walked Northwards up Little Horton Lane a few yards to see a ghost sign the was unreadble. We walked back the other way and we took a picture of the old mill. We walked nback to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Bradford. A few minutes later was saw a bus approaching. It was First West Yorkshire 35217 on a #641 to Five Lane Ends.

First West Yorkshire 35217 in Holme Top

We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down Little Horton Lane and we ran to the Southern edge of Bradford. We turned right onto the A6181 and we saw First West Yorkshire 66758 on a #571 to Halifax. We turned left onto Hall Ings and we got up and got off the bus at the small bus station. Matthew took another picture of First West Yorkshire 35217 before it continued on towards Five Lane Ends.

First West Yorkshire 35217 in Bradford

Once off the bus we saw First West Yorkshire 37098 on a #645 to Buttershaw.

First West Yorkshire 37098 in Bradford

We walked along Hall Ings towards the Broadway Shopping centre where mum had parked the car. As we crossed Bridge Street we saw First West Yorkshire 35655 on a #72 to Leeds.

First West Yorkshire 35655 in Bradford

We walked through the shopping centre and we stopped at the toilets. We continued through the shopping centre to the stairs and we went up to level 1 and met up with mum again. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off out of the car park and we turned left onto Hall Ings. We joined the Southbound A650. We turned right onto the Wsetbound A6177. The plan had been to go to Asda for petrol, but I got in the wrong lane on the roundabout and ended up going West instean of into the supermarket. We stopped at a Shell pertrol station and we filled up there. We rejoined the A6177 and we turned right to joined the Southbound M606. We ran to the end and joined the Westbound M62. Travelling back along the M62 we saw an unidentified Greys coach, an unidentified Stotts coach, an unidentified Star coach, an unidentified Station Coaches, BJ11 DVL and white minibus EF58 LCA. We joined the anticlockwise M60 and we continued forwards onto the Westbound M62. We left the M62 and we joined the Southbound M6. On the M6 we saw an unidentified P & O Lloyd coach, an unidentified City Circle coach and white minibus YJ14 CZE. We left the M6 at Junction 16 and went South along the A500. On the A500 we saw DN68 YVM. 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. 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 stopped at St Mary's Chip shop. We brought some food and a bottle of Panda pop and we rejoined Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:00. Once we got home Matthew ate his sausage ships and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cola Panda Pop. 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