Mattybuzz: Trip to Cleethorpes / Grimsby 26-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator

19044	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop A	Bradley, Morrisons	4	Stagecoach East Midlands
10916	Bradley, Morrisons	Grimsby Depot	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
26273	Grimsby Depot	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop B	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
19017	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop B	Grimsby, stop	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
19206	Grimsby, stop B	Cleethorpes, Sea View Street	8	Stagecoach East Midlands
16965	Cleethorpes, Knoll Street	Thorpe Park, Recreational Centre	17	Stagecoach East Midlands
16965	Thorpe Park, Recreational Centre	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop D	17	Stagecoach East Midlands
16962	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop D	Thorpe Park, Fishing Lake	17	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today we decided to stay local to Cleethorpes and go after the 2 open top buses that are currently working locally. Matthew woke up at 07:00 and had his medication at 08:00. Matthew got up at 09:00 and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. He also tried some pineapple juice! just after 10:00 we got in the car and we set off out of the holiday park. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and we ran into Cleethorpes. We turned right onto Sea Road and left onto North Promenade. We parked up and we walked to a nearby cafe. Matthew had a sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished I went to fetch the car and Matthew went with mum and uncle Dave into the shop next door. Matthew bought a sun hat. They came out of the shop and I drove up to pick them up. We set off alonng North Promenade and we turned right onto Sea Road. We got out of the car and we said goodbye to mum. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 on a #4 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we bought a Grimsby Dayrider at £6 before we went upstairs. The rear off the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19044

We set off along Sea Road and we did a u turned at the roundabout We turned left onto the A1098 and we turned right onto Knoll Street. We ran forwards onto Cambridge Street and we turned left onto St Peter's Avenue. We turned right onto Highgate and we crossed over Trinity Road onto Sandringham Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Davenport Drive and we turned left onto the A46. We turned right onto Clee Crescent and we ran forwards onto Carr Lane. We turned left onto Durban Road and we turnd right onto Ladysmith Road. We continued onto Pasture Street and we turned right onto the B1213. We turned left onto the A1136 and we turned left onto Victoria Street East. We turned left onto Town Hall Street and we stopped at the exchange and we continued onto Osbourne Street. We ran forwards onto Church Lane and we turned left onto the A1136. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we followed the A1136 to the right. We followed the A1136 left at the roundabout and we turned left onto the B1444. We crooed the roundabout and we turned right onto St Michael's Road. We turned right onto Pershore Avenue and we turned left onto Broadway. We turned right onto the A46 and we ran to the roundabout before turning around 180@ and pulling up outside of McDonalds were we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 before it returned on a #3 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 in Bradley

Once off the bus we walked past McDonalds and we headed to Morrisons. We continued into Morrisons and Matthew went to the toilet. We bought some a chocolate bar and a snall millionaire's shortcake and a bottle of Coke. We went outside and we headed to the bus stop. Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied to service Matthew had the millionaire's shortbread. When the bus was ready we headed towards the bus. We saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 10916 on a #3 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10916 in Bradley

We set off along A46 and we turned right onto Winchester Avenue. We ran a loop and we turned right onto Sutcliffe Avenue. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A1243. We turned right and we continued along the A1243. We ran Northwards for around 1/2 mile and we ran forwards 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 turned left onto George Street and right onto Victoria Street West. After a brief stop, the driver anounced that we would be going to the depot and swapping buses. We continued along Victoria Street West and we ran forwards onto Victoria Street South. We crossed over the A1136 onto the A16 and we stopped outside of the bus garage. We got up and got off the bus and waiting in the entrance of the depot was Stagecoach East Midlands 26273.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26273 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we sat down at the back. The bus was a little warm as it had sat in the sun all morning with the windows shut! We turned right out of the depot and we turned left onto the A1136. We turned left onto the B1213 and e ran past the YMCA. We turned right onto the A180 and we ran into Cleethorpes. After a couple of miles we ran forwards onto the A1098. We followed the road to the right and we turned left onto Sea Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26273 before it worked a #4 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26273 in Cleethorpes

Once off the bus we got an ice cream and we walked onto the beach. We walked underneath the pier and back onto the Central Promenade. We walked onto Sea Road and we waited for a bus towards Grimsby to head off a bus we wanted to ride on. A short time later a bus appeared around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 on a #3 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Day Rider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Sea Road and we did a u turned at the roundabout We turned right onto the A1098 and we turned left to follow the road out of town. We ran forwards onto the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. We turned left onto Freeman Street and right onto Ellis Way. We crossed the A16 and we turned left onto Victoria Street South. We turned left onto Town Hall Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 before it continued towards Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 in Grimsby

Once off the bus we had a walk around town. We walked alongside the dock and over the A1136 and the river Freshney. Wer walked opposite to the Stagecoach bus garage. We headed back to the square and we turned right onto the pedestrian area of Victoria Street West. We went to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went to the bar and we ordered drinks. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. After we had finished our drinmks we headed outside and around the corner into Freshney Place shopping centre. We went into Poundland and we bought some snacks for later on. We returned to the square and we met up with uncle Dave. We walked around the corner to stand B and we waited for the #8. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 on a #6 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 in Grimsby

A few minutes later our bus appeared from around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 on a #8 to Cleethorpes pier as expected.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Day Rider tickets to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 before we went upstairs.