Trip to Stockport / Manchester 23-05-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
10042	Stockport Interchange	Manchester, Chorlton Street	197	Stagecoach Manchester
WDS240	Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens	Stretford, Arndale	15	Metroline
10443	Stretford, Arndale	Chorlton Cum Hardy	23	Stagecoach Manchester
10048	Chorlton Cum Hardy	Didsbury, Stop E	23	Stagecoach Manchester
TEH190	Didsbury, Stop C	Rusholme, Grandale Street	42	Metroline
TEH159	Rusholme, Grandale Street	Stockport Interchange	42	Metroline
10046	Stockport Interchange	Stockport, Belmont Way	25	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Stockport. We gave Matthew a choice of where to go on Friday night and from the map he chose to go to Stockport. Research for the trip consisted of looking at where we parked and where we ate for the last trip, and to check the weather. The weather for the weekend was warm, dry and sunny. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:15 and had crumpets and a can of orange Fanta. After getting ready we set off around 11:30. We set off through Blurton onto 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. 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. We travelled through Stoke and Etruria and we headed into Cheshire. Travelling up the A500 we saw Alfa coaches, A133 & A132, an unidentified Pulhams Coach, Eavesway EV75 WAY and HW Travel T25 HWT. There was a queue up to the junction and after a short while we joined the Northbound M6. As we travelled Northwards up the M6 we saw IH Travel BV25 MHU. At junction 19 we joined the Eastbound A556 and after a few miles we joined the M56. Near to Cheadle we ran forwards onto the M60. We came off the M60 at junction 1 and we joined the Eastbound A5145. We turned right onto under the M60 and left onto Great Egerton Street. We got to the car park, only to find the car park had been demolished! We continued along Great Egerton Street and we went into the Red Rock multi storey car park. We parked onto top of the furniture shop and we headed back to the multi storey and used the lift to get back down to ground level. We went down to Bridgefield Street and we turned right onto Port Street. We turned right onto Mersey Square and we went into Greggs. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards went outside to mum. I queued up to get food and Matthew went to Tesco Express with mum and bought some snacks. After we had been to the shops we sat down in the square and Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of orange Fanta. After we had finished eating we said goodbyr to mum and we set off on foot through the square to Stockport Interchange. We walked out the other end to get a few pictures of the buses arriving into the Interchange. We saw High Peak 812 on a #199 from Buxton.

High Peak 812 in Stockport Interchange

We walked back into the Interchange and we looked for something old to catch. We saw an old Enviro 400 on stand. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10042 on a #197 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 10042 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought Bee Network bus only day tickets at £5 each before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we went forwards onto Swain Street. We travelled Northwards onto the A5145 and we went under the M60. We headed Westwards and we turned right onto pyramid Roundabout avoiding lane. We re-joined the Westbound A5145 and we turned right onto Heaton Road and we turned left onto Clifton Road. We travelled through Heaton Mersey and we turned right onto Mauldeth Road. We continued into Green End and we re-joined onto Burnage Lane and we crossed over onto Slade Land into Levenshulme and we turned right onto the B5093. We turned left onto the A6 and we ran north through Crowcroft Park and Longsight. We turned left onto the A5184 and we ran north through Chorlton. We turned right onto B5117 into Manchester and we saw Metroline WDS245 on a #15 to Flixton. We turned right onto the A5103 and we past the fromer NatWest bank which has now closed. We turned right onto Chorlton Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10042 before it returned towards Hanley.

Stagecoach Manchester 10042 in Manchester

Once off the bus we walked along Chorlton Street and we crossed over Portland Street. Matthew spotted Cafe Nero and we went straight in and into the back to find the toilet. I suspect that he had been here before on one of his previous trips. After using the facilities we came back to the counter and Matthew had a slice of lemon meringue cheesecake and a bottle of Coke. After we had finished eating we went outside onto Portland Street and we saw Rotala Diamond 20632 which had arrived on a #87 from Stretford.

Rotala Diamond 20632 in Manchester

We continued along Portland Street and we turned left into Piccadilly Gardens Interchange. We had a look at what we might be able to catch out. We saw Go North West 3435 on a #37 to Bolton.

Go North West 3435 in Manchester

We might have normally done a #263 as this service was a former Arriva service. Arriva pulled out of Manchester when they didn't get a Bee Network contract to run buses. We saw Metroline DE517 on a #263 to Altricham.

Metroline DE517 in Manchester

After a look around we decided to head South Westwards. We saw a bus approaching the stand. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline WDS240 on a #15 to Flixton.

Metroline WDS240 in Manchester

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off out of the terminal and we turned right onto Portland Street. We turned left onto Princess Street and right onto Whitworth Street. We turned left onto Oxford Street and we turned right onto the B5219 and we crossed over the B5218 and we turned right onto Kings Road into Firswood and through Stretford. We turned right onto the A5145 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Metroline WDS240 before in continued Northwards towards Flixton.

Metroline WDS240 in Stretford

We crossed over the road and there was already a bus at the bus stop. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10443 on a #23 to Stockport. We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set of along the A5145 and we crossed over the A56. We ran for about a mile and we veered left onto the A6010. We ran into Chorlton Cum Hardy and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10443 as it continued towards Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 10443 in Chorlton

Once off the bus we walked along the road and we went into a bar. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar and Matthew had a can of Coke. We sat on a table by the window and we had our drinks. There was football on the TV, Hull City vs Middleborough in the Championship playoff final. It was still 0-0 at this point. After we had finished our drinks we headed back to the bus stop where we had got off. We stood nearby in the shade and we waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10048 on a #23 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 10048 in Chorlton

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set of along the A6010 and we turned right onto the B5217. We ran forwards onto the Southbound A5145 and we continued through Barlow Moor. We continued through West Didsbury and as we got into the village we turned right where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10048 as it continued towards Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 10048 in Didsbury

Once off the bus we headed to the crossroads and we crossed over the road to get a look at the ghost sign above Costa Coffee. Afterwards we crossed over the road and we headed to the opposite bus stop. Whilst we waited for a bus Matthew had a sausage roll. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline TEH190 on a #42 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Metroline TEH190 in Didsbury

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we continued Northwards onto the B5093. We ran through Withington and Fallowfields. We continued North into Rusholme and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Metroline TEH190 as it continued towards Manchester.

Metroline TEH190 in Rusholme

We crossed over the road and we immediatley saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Metroline TEH159 on a #42 to Stockport.

Metroline TEH159 in Rusholme

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off down the A5093 and we ran through Fallowfields and Withington. We continued into Didsbury and we joined the Southbound A5145. We followed the road as it turned to the East and we passed Parrs Wood. We continued through Heaton Mersey and we ran down into the valley and towards Stockport. We turned right and ran under the M60 and we turned left onto Heaton Lane. We turned right onto Astley Street and we pulled up outside the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. We need to catch something up the A6 to where mum was, and we spotted an old bus on the #25. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 10046 on a #25 to the Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 10046 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus only day ticket on the scanner for the final time today before we sat down at the back of the bus. We set off throught the interchange and we turned right onto Astley Street. We turned right onto Heaton Lane and left onto the Northbound A6. We ran up the hill for 3 stops and we got up and got off the bus. nce off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 10046 as it continued towards the Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 10046 in Stockport

Once off the bus we crossed over the A6 and we walked along Belmont Way and we walked into the car park outside of Farmfoods where mum was waiting for us. We got in the car and Matthew had a part bottle of Tizer off mum. We turned right onto Belmont Wat and we turned left onto A6188. We turned right onto Broadstone Road and left onto Keswick Road. We stopped at the chip shop and I went to get food. When I got back into the car Matthew indicated he needed to toilet. We set off along Keswick Road and we turned left onto Carnforth Road. We continued onto Nelstrop Road. We turned left onto Broadstone Road and we ran into Heaton Chapel. We went through the crossroad and we spotted a bar so we pulled over. We walked to the bar and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew had a bottle of Coke. We walked back to the car and Matthew drank the Coke and had sausage chips and gravy. We set off along School Lane and we joined the Southbound A6. We ran back into Stockport and we ran over the top of the Interchange. We turned right onto Greek Street and we turned right onto Shaw Heath. We turned left onto Wood Street passing the corner of the Stagecoach bus garage and we ran forwards onto Hollywood Way. We crossed over the Mersey and we joined the Westbound M60. We ran for a few miles before running onto the M56. We turned left onto the the A556 and we passed the site of the new Tatton sevices. We ran for a few more miles and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travlled Southwards we were passed by ABC Coach hire OY73 BLF as we came off at junction 16.

ABC Coach hire OY73 BLF on the M6

At junction 16 we went South down the A500 through 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. He also had some of uncle Rob's Fanta. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. 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 turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 19:40. 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 Youtube and we got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Stockport / Trafford Centre 16-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
12126	Stockport Interchange	Chorlton BS	25	Stagecoach Manchester
10049	Chorlton BS	Trafford Centre BS	23	Stagecoach Manchester
21420	Trafford Centre BS	Eccles BS	52	Stagecoach Manchester
6179	Eccles, Stop M	Trafford Centre BS	22	Go North West
12113	Trafford Centre BS	Chorlton, Crematorium	23	Stagecoach Manchester
12090	Chorlton, Stop A	Stockport Interchange	25	Stagecoach Manchester
11916	Stockport Interchange	Stockport, Peel Centre	322	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to re-visit Stockport. We looked on the map on Friday night and we chose Stockport. This might have been influenced by the current engineering possession on the railway line between Manchester and Stafford. Research consisted of Looking at where we could park, looking at ticket prices and looking at the weather which was for dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got ready and we got in the car and set off just before 12:00. We set off through Blurton onto 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. 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. We headed Northwards through Etruria and Longport. We continued through Talke to Barthomley and we joied the Northboud M6. Travelling up the M6 we saw Belle Vue YG25 FEU / A19 VUE / A10 VUE, Stanton's of Stoke VT18 SOS, Whittles 21 and white minibus NC08 PKE. We came off the M6 at junction 19 and we joined the Northbound A556. After a few miles we ran forwards onto the M56. On the M56 we saw Rothwells AT12 LCT. We ran forwards onto the M60. We came off the M60 at junction 1 and we continued Eastwards on the A5145. We turned right onto Travis Brow and left onto Great Egerton Street. We parked up in the car parked and we crossed over the A6 to Mersey Square. We went to Greggs and Matthew had a large sausage roll as well as some of mum's chicken mayo baguette washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Andrew's Coach J10 AOT. After we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we set off onto Mersey Square. We saw Andrews double decker J22 AOT on a rail replacement service. We headed into the Interchange and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went outside and we saw Metroline DE518 arrive on a #370 from Altrincham.

Metroline DE518 in Stockport Interchange

We walked back into the interchange to see what we might catch. We turned down High Peak 534 on a #199 to Buxton. A few minutes later we saw another bus come on stand. It was Stagecoach Manchester 12126 on a #25 to The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 12126 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought Bee Newtwork Bus Day tickets at £5 each before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the Interchange and we went forwards onto Swain Street. We continued onto Astley Street. We turned right onto Heaton Lane and left onto the Northbound A6. We turned left onto Heaton Road and we crossed over the railway line. We turned left onto the B5169 and we turned right onto Clifton Road and we turned right onto Mauldeth Road and onto pyramid Roundabout avoiding lane. We re-joined onto Burnage Lane and we turned left onto Mauldeth Road and we went under the A34 into Ladybarn. We ran under the A5103 and we continued forwards onto Fallowfield. We continued Westwards along the A5145 and into Chorlton and we continued to the small bus station in Chorlton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 12126 as it continued towards The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 12126 in Chorlton bus station

Also in the bus station was Metroline WDS345 on a #86 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Metroline WDS345 in Chorlton bus station

A short time later we saw Rotala Diamond 20635 on a #87 from Piccadilly Gardens.

Rotala Diamond 20635 in Chorlton bus station

We crossed over the road and we went into a bar. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the road and we waited for a nother bus towards The Trafford Centre. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach 10049 on a #23 to THe Trafford Centre. We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we re-joined the Northbound B5217 and we turned left onto the A6010 and we turned left onto the A5145. We ran forwards onto the B5213 and we ran into Urmston. We turned right onto The B5214 and passing the former RBS bank which is currently up for sale. We turned right into the B5214 and we ran North for a short while. We turned left into Moorside Road and into Davyhulme. We passed the Trafford General hospital and close to the Manchester Ship Canal before we turned Northwards onto Woodsend Road. We continued East along Davyhulme Road and we turned left onto Woodhouse Road. We re-joined the Northbound B5214 and back under the M60. We passed the Trafford Golf Centre and then we turned right into the Trafford Centre bus station next to the former BP garage. Once off the bus we took a few pictures. We saw Go North West 4132 on a #20 to Bolton.

Go North West 4132 in Trafford Centre bus station

We headed to the toilet and afterwards we came back to see what we could catch. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 21420 arrive on a #52 to Failsworth.

Stagecoach Manchester 21420 in Trafford Centre bus station

Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service ewe took some more pictures. We saw Go North West 6241 on a #21 to Agecroft.

Go North West 6241 in Trafford Centre bus station

We saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 21420 and it was ready for service. We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network Day Ticket under the scanner. As the bus was empty Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach Manchester 21420 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 21420

The bus set off out of the bus station and onto the B5214. We turned left onto the B5211 and we crossed over the Manchester Ship canal. We turned right onto the B5230 and we turned left onto Trafford Road. We ran to the end and we turned right onto the A57. On the edge of Eccles we ran forwards onto Church Street and we continued into the centre of Eccles and into the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we sat down in the town and Matthew had a can of Coke. When we had finished we headed to the bus stop so we could head back towards The Trafford Centre. Whilst we waited we saw Go North West 3459 on a #10 to Brookhouse.

Go North West 3459 in Eccles

A short time later we saw another nbus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Go North West 6179 on a #22 to The Trafford Centre.

Go North West 6179 in Eccles

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Church Street and forwards onto Liverpool Road. We turnd left onto the B5211 and we headed into Barton upon Irwell and over the Manchester Ship Canal. We turned right onto the B5214 and we came into the Trafford Centre from the North end. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We went to the vending machine and we bought a bottle of Coke. We returned to the bus station and we looked for something back towards Stockport. A short time later we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 12113 on a #23 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 12113 in Trafford Centre bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto the B5214. We went Southwards under the M60 and straight down into the centre of Urmston. We turned left onto the B5213 and we ran Eastwards inti Stretford. We decided to do the bus to the next stop on the other side of the crossroads. After a stop in the centre of Stretford we travelled Northwards onto the A5145. We crossed the A6010 and we followed the B5217. We ran through Chorlton and just after we passed the Barlow Moor Road tram stop we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 12113 as it continued towards Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 12113 in Chorlton

Once off the bus we realised that we had gone a stop too far so we walked back down the A5145 and crossed over the road. WE went into the Co-op and we bought Coke, Cakes and some chocolate. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 12090 on a #25 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 12090 in Chorlton

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road West and we headed Eastwards. As we travlled back I called mum to see where she had moved the car to. She had driven to a nearby Tesco so I worked out which bus we could catch to get close by. We ran under the A5103 and we continued forwards onto Mauldeth Road into Ladybarn. We crossed over the A34 and we continued along Mauldeth road before turning right onto Burnage Lane. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Clifton Road and at the roundabout we turned right to continued following Clifton Road. We turned left onto Heaton Moor road and right onto Parsonage Road. We turned left onto Heaton Road and we went ober the railway line before turning right onto the Southbound A6 and we turned right onto the A5145. We turned left onto Heaton Lane and we turned right onto Astley Street to the transport interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into the Interchange to look for a bus that was stopping at the peel centre. We had a choice od doing either the #322 or the #330. We looked on stand and we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11916 on a #322 to Houghton Green.

Stagecoach Manchester 11916 in Stockport Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Newtwork Bus Day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we went downstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Astley Street and we turned left onto Heaton Lane and at the roundabout we turned right onto the A560 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw the other bus that we could have caught, Stagecoach Manchester 18927 on a #330 to Ashton-under-Lyne.

Stagecoach Manchester 18927 in Stockport

We set off on foot along the A560 and under the M60. We got a bit disoriented with all the roads and paths and eventually we found our way to Tesco. Mum was on the car park near to the entrance. We got in the car and we hd a Dairy Milk Buttond ice cream. We set off out of Tesco and we ran up Tivoy Way. We turned sharp right onto the B6167 and we stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and washed it down with a bottle of Coke. When I had finished eating we turned around and we went back down the B6167. We turned left onto Tivot WaY and we joined the Westbound M60. We coninued to the M56 and we ran near to the airport. We turned onto the A556 and we ran the last few miles to the M6. As we travlled down the M6 we saw Selwyns BX16 CKD. We came off the M6 at Junction 16 and we went Southwards down the A500. As we travelled down the A500 we saw Eminence Travel BV19 YJJ. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we saw Amans Travel BV19 YFM on a rail replacement service. We ran along the high level A500 and onto Wheildon Road. After dropping off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road and right onto the A5035. We got back to the house around 20:30. Matthew had his medication and chilled out on his computer. Matthew did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew settled down around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Stockport / Hazel Grove 03-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
11533	Stockport, (stop BB)	Hazel Grove P&R	192	Stagecoach Manchester
534	Hazel Grove, Golf Club	Stockport, (Stop AA)	199	High Peak
19340	Stockport BS	Chorlton BS	23	Stagecoach Manchester
19365	Cholton, Temporary stop	Stockport, (stop CC)	25	Stagecoach Manchester
535	Stockport, (stop BB)	Hazel Grove, Queens Road	199	High Peak
11535	Hazel Grove, Queens Road	Stockport, (stop CC)	192	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to revist Stockport. Research consisted of looking up where we could eat and to check the weather. The weather forecast was for grey overcast weather with some rain. Matthew had his medication around 08:00 and got up just after 10:00. Mum arrived home from work and we researched where we could eat. We set of just after 12:00 to go and pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton onto 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. 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 headeded Northwards we saw we saw an unidentified silver minibus, taxi minibus ML72 EWE and Reays ?? HXN. At junction 16 we joined the Northbound M6. Travelling up the M6 we saw an unidentified Ashcroft and a National Express liveried coach (#121). We came off the M6 and joined the Eastbound A556. We continued onto the M56 and we saw taxi minibus SF18 VVH. We continued Eastwards and we joined the Eastbound M60. We came off at Junction 1 ans we joined the Eastbound A5145. We turned right onto the A6 and we came off the road near to the bus station and we entered the Red Rock car park. It took 2 runs arund the car park to find a space and we parked up. We saw taxi minibus MD73 GVA. We walked out of the car park and we crossed over Sufferagette Square and e we turned right onto Prince's Street. We stopped at Grandad's Chip Shop restaurant for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and mum ordered the food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. when we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we headed outside to see what buses we might catch. We walked along Prince's Street into Mersey Square and we saw Nexus Move LK66 EHY on a #309 Cheadle circular.

Nexus Move LK66 EHY in Stockport bus station

We had a walk around the bus station and we walked back onto the A6 to wait for something towards Hazel Grove. We saw Stotts SK22 BVD on a #364 Hazel Grove circular.

Stotts SK22 BVD in Stockport bus station

We went around the bus station and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19339 on a #23 to the Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 19339 in Stockport bus station

We walked back onto the A6 and we waited for a bus Southwards. Matthew had indicated that he wanted to catch a #199 service. We saw High Peak 808 on a #199 to Buxton. WE didn't get to the bus stop quick enough, so we waited for something else. A short time later we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11533 on a #192 to Hazel Grove P&R.

Stagecoach Manchester 11533 in Stockport

We got on the bus and we booked system one bus only day tickets at £5 each before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off Southwards down the A6 past the town hall and near to the railway station. We continued South past a pre-Worboys finger post gin=ving the distance to Manchester as 7 miles and Hazel Grove 2 miles. We continued through Heavily and into Hazel Grove. We passed through the town and we turned right onto the B5092. We stopped at the terminus and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11533 before it returned to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11533 in Hazel Grove

We went into the terminal building and Matthew used the toilet. A very weird lace where the door opens out into the building with a urinal in direct view of the door! When Matthew had finished we went outside to bus stop and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11540 on a #912 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11540 in Hazel Grove

I thiught we might be catching this but Matthew had other ideas! We walked along the B5092 and we turned right onto the A6. We walked under the railway line and we walked a few hundred yards, past a garage until we came to a bus stop. I checked the bus timetable and we had missed one by about 10 minutes. This seemed unlikely as we hadn't seen one whilst walking to the stop and there was also somebody else waitinmg for the bus. Just as I went to look where the bus was on the live map we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was High Peak 534 on a #199 service to Manchester Airport.

High Peak 534 in Hazel Grove

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off Northwards up the A6 and we went under the railway line andinto Hazel Grove town centre. We continued Northwards through Heavily and we ran into Stockport. We past the town hall and the new transport Interchange which is under construction and we stopped at a bus stop adjacent to the temporary bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11505 in front of us which was on a #192 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11505 in Stockport

We walked down to the bus station and we decided to catch something in a different direction. There were 2 Stagecoach Enviro400's on stand. We decided to catch the on right. We saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 19340 on a #23 to The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 19340 in Stockport bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the bus station and we went forwards onto Swain Street. We travelled Northwards onto the A5145 and we went under the M60. We headed Westwards and we turned right onto pyramid Roundabout avoiding lane. We re-joined the Westbound A5145 and we travelled through Heaton Mersey. We continued Westwards across the A34 and we stopped by a green near to Parrs Woods bus station. We continued into Didsbury and then into West Didsbury. We continued Westwards along the A5145 under the A5103 and into Chorlton and we continued to the small bus station in Chorlton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19340 as it continued towards The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 19340 in Chorlton bus station

Once off the bus we had a look around to see what was about. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 10425 about to work a #86 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Stagecoach Manchester 10425 in Chorlton bus station

We decided to have a bit of an explore so we crossed the road where there appeared to be quite a few bars and restaurants. We went into a bar called Strange Brew and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We sat in the window and drank our drinks and whem we had finished we went outside, being careful not to step on the dog! We met up with uncle Dave. Due to roadworks, step F was out of use ans the was a temposrary bus stop opposite the bus station. We walked up to the bus bstation to wait for a bus back towards Stockport. The first bus that came by was Stagecoach Manchester 12216 on a #86 to Chorlton.

Stagecoach Manchester 12216 in Chorlton bus station

Right behind that was our bus. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 19365 on a #25 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 19365 in Chorlton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road West and we headed Eastwards. We ran under the A5103 and we continued forwards onto Mauldeth Road into Ladybarn. We crossed over the A34 and we continued along Mauldeth road before turning right onto Burnage Lane. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Clifton Road and at the roundabout we turned right to continued following Clifton Road. We turned left onto Heaton Moor road and right onto Parsonage Road. We turned left onto Heaton Road and we went ober the railway line before turning right onto the Southbound A6. We ran the last 1/2 mile or so into town over the M60 and we stopped opposite to the bus station. Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19365 before it continued as a #11 to Altrincham.

Stagecoach Manchester 19365 in Stockport

At the stops on the other end of Mersey Square we spotted another High Peak bus so we had a brisk walk to try and cath it. As we got closer we saw it was High Peak 535 on a #199 to Buxton. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off Southwards down the A6 past the town hall and near to the railway station. We continued South past a pre-Worboys finger post gin=ving the distance to Manchester as 7 miles and Hazel Grove 2 miles. We continued through Heavily and into Hazel Grove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of High Peak 535 as it contnued on a #199 to Buxton.

High Peak 535 in Hazel Grove

We crossed over the road and we headed to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar. We had a glass of Coke and we stood ny a small ta ble by the bar. When we had finished we went outside and we waited at the bus stop. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11535 on a #192 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11535 in Hazel Grove

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach Manchester 11535 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 11535

The bus set off Northwards up the A6 out of Hazel Grove town centre. We continued Northwards throggh Heavily and we ran into Stockport. As we ran Northwards we were overtaken by D&G Bus 105 on a #385 from Marple to Stockport. We past the town hall and the new transport Interchange which is under construction and we stopped at a bus stop adjacent to the temporary bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11535 as it continued towards Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11535 in Stockport

We crossed over the A6 and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19407 carry the number 407 and in the North West Roadcar livery on a #11 to Altrincham.

Stagecoach Manchester 19407 in Stockport

We walked onto Mersey Square and along Prince's Street. We turned left onto Port Street and we went into the car park. We rode the lift to the first floor and we met mum at the car. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and a Tunnock's Caramel Wafer. We set off out of the car park onto Leyland Street and at the roundabout we turned left onto Great Egerton Street. At the roundabout we turned right and went under the M60 before turning left onto the A5145. We joined the Westbound M60 and we came off onto the M56. We continued to junction and we went onto the Westbound A556. We came off the A556 on to the M6 and we headed Southwards. Seen on the M6 were Galloway 2086 PP / 5611 PP / 3379 PP and Stagecoach Megabus G22 MCL(M11). We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we headed Southwards down the A500. We travelled through Longport and Etruria into Stoke where we came off onto Wheildon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and Matthew used the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru. Matthew updated the calendar. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road. 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 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. As we hadn't stopped for food, Matthew had 4 rounds of ham sandwiches. 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