Trip to Barton upon Humber / Hull 09-11-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
27196	Barton upon Humber, railway station	Hull Interchange	350	Stagecoach East Midlands
390	Hull Interchange	Hull, Meadowbank Road	153	East Yorkshire
26259	Hull, Kempton Road	Bradley, Morrisons	250	Stagecoach East Midlands
21262	Bradley, Morrisons	Grimsby, stop A	4	Stagecoach East Midlands
21258	Grimsby, stop F	North Sea Lane, Riverside Drive	10	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today was the first day of a short break in LIncolnshire. We had origianlly planned to go to SCarborough, but we could not find a decent price on a caravan for this weekend. Research consisted of checking on the Stagecoach Site for tickets and to check the weather. The weather was forecast for mainly dry and overcast. Matthe woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. As we were going further afield than normal, we decided to set of early than usual. We set off around 10:45 and we got in the car. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued back up Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir. We turned right to continued along the Blythe Bridge bypass and we were passed Copeland's Tours MIB 537. We went near to uttoxeter and we continued along the A50 for a few more miles. We came off the A50 and we and we headed towards Hatton on the A511. We deciedd to try something new today. We stopped at a cafe called Rascals for dinner. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. He also used the toilet which was in a barn. When we had finished we headed back along the A511 and we re-joined the A50. We continued Eastwards for a few miles before joining the Northbound A516. We continued onto the A38 and we came off to headed into Derby. We continued North through towards Pinxton and we joined the Northboind M1. We ran North for around 20 miles and we joined the M18. We continued to the junction of the M180 and we stopped at the service station. Matthew visisted the service station and went to the toilet. Afterwards we came back to the car and we saw blue minibus FM07 FPK. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We joined the Eastbound M180 and we joined the Northbound A15. We continued up to the HUmber and we turned right onto the A1077. We ran into town and we turned left onto Holydyke an right onto the B1218. We turned left onto West Acridge and right onto Castledyke West. We rejoined the B1218 and turned right onto Maltkiln Road. We turned left into Tesco and we parked up. We said goodbye to mum and Matthew went to the toilet and we bought a twirl and some motor oil! We walked back onto the B1218 and we went to the bus stop outside the railway station. We waited for a bus towards Hull. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 26174 on a #350 to Scunthorpe. A short time later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 27196 on a #350 to Hull.

Stagecoach East Midlands 27196 in Barton upon Humber

We got on the bus and we attempted to buy an East Midkands Day Out ticket, but the driver was unable to sell us one. We bought singles at £2 each to Hull before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down the B1218. We joined the A1077 and we headed out of town. We joined the Northbound A15 and we crossed over the Humber on the Humber Bridge. We turned right onto the A1105 and we headed Eastwards towards Hull. We past the Hull City ground and we crossed over the roundabout and headed inti the city. We past the East Yorkshire depot and double decker 97 was parked outside. We turned left onto Park Street and right onto Margarete Moxon Way. We passed a very large bus layover area before we entered the Interchange from the Western end. We pulled onto stand and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked through the intervhange and outside to the sizeable layover area. We walked down the row and we took pictures. We saw East Yorkshire 714 parked up.

East Yorkshire 714 in Hull Interchange

Also seen was Stagecoach East Midlands 24203 parked up.

Stagecoach East Midlands 24203 in Hull Interchange

Another seen was Stagecoach East Midlands 24192.

Stagecoach East Midlands 24192 in Hull Interchange

Afterwards we saw East Yorkshre 728 parked up.

East Yorkshire 728 in Hull Interchange

Further along the row was East Yorkshire 376 parked up.

East Yorkshire 376 in Hull Interchange

We headed back into the Interchange and Matthew indicated he wanted the toilet. After visiting the toilet Matthew wanted a drink. In order to get back as quick as possible I suggest Matthew had a drink out of the trip bag. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. When he had finished we decided to do a bus in the direction of the Humber Bridge. We saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was East Yorkshire 390 on a #153 to Swanland.

East Yorkshire 390 in Hull Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked singles to Swanland at £2 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange and we headed Eastwards. We turned left onto the A1079 and right onto Spencer Street. We continued onto Prospect Street and we turned left onto Albion Street. We turned right onto Bond Street and forwards onto Vernon Street. We continued onto Queens Dock Avenue and we turned right onto Carr Lane. We ran forwards onto the A1105 and we ran past the South side of the Interchange We continued out of town past the MKM stadium and as the road forked right onto Anlaby Road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of East Yorkshire 390 as it continued towards Swanland.

East Yorkshire 390 in Hull

Once off the bus we walked around the corner and crossed the road. As we approached the bus stop we turned to see the bus approaching. It was Stagecoach East Midlands 26259 on a #250 to Grimsby. We got on the bus and we booked sigles to Grimsby at £2 each. The bus was very full and Matthew sat down towards the back of the bus and me and uncle Dave had to stand up. We set off along the A1105 and we headed towards the Humber Bridge one guy decided to ask the driver if he could stop the bus so he could go to the toilet. We turned left onto the A15 and the driver pulled over before we reached the bridge. The guy go off the bus and got back on a couple of minutes later to a big cheer! We caried on over the humber bridge and we weaved our way through Barton-ipon -Humber and to the railway station. We ran into Barrow upon Humber and we turned left onto Barton Lane. We turned left onto High Street and we continued onto Churchside. We turned right onto B1206 and left onto the A1077. We headed through Wootton were a few people got up and got off the bus so I was able to sit down and work out if we could get another bus or 2 in before the day was out. I worked out that if we got off at Bradlkey Morrisons there was an apporximate 10 minute frequency service into Grimsby. We continued into Ukceby and we joined the Southbound B1211. We ran through Brocklesby and we joined the A18. We joined ran through Riby Crossroads and we ran fast to the A46. We turned left onto the A46 and we veered leaft onto Caistor Road. After runing through Laceby we rejoined the A46. We ran for around 1/2 mile and after the roundabout we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26259 as it continued towards Grimsby.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26259 in Bradley

Once off the bus we walked a few yards in McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered some food. When the food arrived we went outside to the bus stop. We shared a chicken nugget meal with Matthew having most of the fries and chicken nuggets. He washed it down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we waited for a bus towards Grimsby. Whilst we ate the food we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 26255 on a #3 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26255 in Bradley

As short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 21262 on a #4 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21262 in Bradley

We got on the bus and we booked singles to Grimsby at £1 each. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach East Midlands 21262 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 21262

We set off along the A46 and we turned left onto Broadway. We turned right onto Pershore Avenue and left onto St Michael's Road. We turned left onto the B1444 and we headed Northwards. We crossed the roundabout and we continued Northwards. At the next roundabout we turned right onto the A1136. We turned right at the roundabout and we followed the A1136 into town. We crossed the level crossing and we turned right onto Church Lane. We continued onto Bethlemhem St and forwards onto Osbourne Street. We turbed left onto George Street and right onto Victoria Street West where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 21262 before it continued towards Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21262 in Grimsby

Also seen was Stagecoach East Midlands 19197 on a #5 to Immingham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19197 in Grimsby

We set off on foot along Victoria Street West and we turned right onto Town Hall Street. We turned right onto Town Hall Square and we continued onto Osbourne Street and we stopped at a pub in town. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered him a drink. We sat down and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished and we headed back along Osbourne Street onto Town Halll Square. We turned left and we stood at Stand K. As short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was Stagecoach East Midlands 21222 on a #10 to Waltham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21222 in Grimsby

We got on a bus but we found out it was going in the wrong direction! We got off the bus and we walkd up Town Hall Street and left onto Victoria Street West. We waited at the bus stop for a few minutes and we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 21258 on a #10 to New Clee.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21258 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we booked singles to the holiday park at £1 each before we sat down at the back of the bus for the final time today. We set off along Victoria Street West and we joined the Northbound A16. We turned right onto the A180 and we headed Eastwards into Cleethorpes. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and into the town centre. We continued onto Kingsway and we turned right onto Cromwell Road. We turned left onto Hardys Road and left onto Chichester Road. We turned right onto Kings Road and we continued South Eastwards. We turned right onto North Sea Lane and we got up and got off at the next stop. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 21258 as in continued towards New Clee.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21258 in North Sea Lane

Once we got off the bus we walked to the chip shop where we had arranged to meet mum. Me and Matthew went to order the food. A few minutes later mum arrived and Matthew got in the car whilst I waited in the chip shop for the food order to be ready. We got in the car and we set off along North Sea Lane. We turned right onto Anthony's Bank Road and we ran into the camp site. We parked up and went inside the caravan. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and a can of dandelion and Burdock. Later on we did some of the Blog and uploaded pictures. We also wrote an e-mail. We chilled out in the caravan and watch TV. Later on Matthew had a glass of Fanta Orange. Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.