Trip to Crewe / Nantwich 25-10-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
31	Crewe BS	Sandbach, Common	37	D&G Bus
57	Sandbach, Common	Crewe BS	37	D&G Bus
15584	Crewe BS	Nantwich BS	84	Stagecoach Merseyside
34	Nantwich BS	Leighton Hospital	53	D&G Bus
575	Leighton Hospital	Crewe BS	31	D&G Bus

Today we decided to revisit Crewe. We asked Matthew on the Friday where he would like to go and he chose Crewe. Research consisted of just checking the weather which was for a cold, mainly cloudy with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and an appl and raspberry juice drink for breakfast. After getting ready we set off around 12:00. We got in the car and we ran through Blurton along 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 continued Northwards up the A500 through Etruria and Longport and we passed Tyrer's TYR 10R going the other way. We went under the M6 and we continued along the A500. We crosed over the West coact main line before we turned right onto the B5071. We stopped at the YMCA asnd went into the cafe. Matthew had a full English Breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We got in the car and we continued up the B5071. We carried on over the A534 onto Mill Street and we ran around the outside of Crewe on Vernon Way. We turned left onto West Street and we parked up by the shops. We said goodbye to mum and we walked through the shopping centre past the mini golf course onto Victoria Street. We entered the bus station and we had a look around at what we might catch. we saw white D&G Bus 5021 on a #85 to Newcastle.

D&G Bus 5021 in Crewe bus station

We decided to catch something Northbound out of Crewe. We waited for about 30 minutes and we saw a bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 31 on a #37 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 31 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we booked a D&G Network Day ticket for £6.90 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Delamere Street. We followed the road around to the right onto Chester Bridge and we crossed the railway line and onto Edleston Road. At the end of the long straight road we turned left onto the A534 and we ran past the railway station ans past B&Q. We traveled Eastwards along Crewe Road. We went through Haslington and Winterley and further North through Wheelock Heath. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock. We ran over the canal and into Sandbach town center past Sandbach School. When we got to the Commons and we ran onto the other side of the triangle where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 31 before it continued towards Northwich.

D&G Bus 31 in Sandbach

We got off the bus and we headed into the market hall. We bought some spearmit chews, a Twirl and a can of pop for later. We came out of the market and we headed to the toilet. The toilet was occupied so we headed into a nearby pub and Matthew used the toilet there. Afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. After we finished the drink we headed outside. We just missed a #38 to Crewe. We had about 30 minutes to wait for the next Crewe service. We realised there was a #38 to Macclesfield so we crossed over the common. We looked on the bus map and we saw the bus was still in Crewe running over 30 minutes late! We crossed back over the common and we waited for the Crewe bus. A short time later we saw a bus come around the common. Asit got closer we saw it was D&G 57 on a #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 57 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and placed the D&G Network Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the common and we went Westwards out of the town onto Crewe Road and through Wheelock. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock Heath and Winterly, passed the pond. We continued into Haslington and turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station. We continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. As we got into the bus station we saw a Stagecoach double decker. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Merseyside 15584 on a #84 to Chester. We got on the bus and we booked to Nantwich. We went upstairs and sat down just in front of the centre stairway. The bus set off out of the bus station on onto Delamere Street. As the tiop deck was empty Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach Merseyside 15584.

Inside Stagecoach Merseyside 15584

The bus turned into Edleston Road and then right onto Nantwich Road. The bus carried on along the A534 until we reached the turn for the village of Willaston. We carried on into Willaston and then turned right onto Coppice Road and we turned left and onto the A534 and we crossed over the Nantwich by-pass and we headed into town. When we got to the bus station we got up andgot off the bus and Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Merseyside 15584 before it continued towards Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 15584 in Nantwich bus station

We sat in the bus station and Matthew seemed to want to catch the D&G bus that was opposite to us which was on layover. We worked out that it wasn't going to depart for a while so we decided to go to the pub. Before we went to the pub we saw D&G Bus 55 on layover in between runs on the #85 to Newcastle.

D&G Bus 55 in Nantwich bus station

We crossed over the road and headed into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had a small glass of Coke. We headed back to the bus station and whilst we waited we saw Mikro Coaches YJ16 DYY on a #39 to Crewe.

Mikro Coaches YJ16 DYY in Nantwich bus station

A few minutes later the bus pulled onto the stand. We saw it was D&G Bus 34 on a #53 to Leighton Hospital as expected.

D&G Bus 34 in Nantwich bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Network Day ticket under the scanner. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 34 before we sat down.

Inside D&G Bus 34

At departure time the bus set off out of the bus station and we saw D&G Bus 35 on a #52 to Audlem. We turned right onto the B5078 and past the site of redevelopment. We turned right onto Birchin Lane and we turned left onto the B5338. We crossed the roundabout ran forwards onto the A534. We turned left onto Church Lane and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Wistatston Green Road and we ran turned the end. We turned right onto the A530 and we headed past the back of the Bentley factory before we turned left towards the hospital. We passed a new housing development and we entered the hospital area where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 34 before it did a #53 to Buerton.

D&G Bus 34 in Leighton

Whilst we waited there were a couple of service going away from crewe. We saw D&G Bus 5001 on a #42 to Congleton. We sat at the bus stop and Matthew shared his Twirl with us. We saw D&G Bus 31 on a #31 to Northwich. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it closer we saw it was D&G Bus 575 on a #31 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 575 in Leighton

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Network Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the hospital and we turned left onto Bob Brown Way. We turned right onto the B5076 and we headed Southwards. We crossed over the West Coast Main Line and we turned right onto Broad Street and we crossed back over the railway line. We crossed over the A532 and we ran forwards onto Hightown. We turned left onto Victoria Street and we entered the bus station from the North end and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 575.

D&G Bus 575 in Crewe bus station

Another vehicle seen was D&G Bus 3011 on a #8 to Sydney.

D&G Bus 3011 in Crewe bus station

We messaged mum and we arranged to meet her in Asda car park. Matthew used the toilet in the bus station. We walked over to Asda and we waited in the car park. A few minutes later mum appeared and we got in the car. Matthew had a can of Coke that he bought earlier. We decided to go back home as we were close to home and get chips on the way. We set off onto Victoria Street and we ran forwards onto Flag Lane. We turned left onto Wistatston Road and we ran forwards onto the A5078 past a new building on the left. We turned right onto the A5019 and left onto the A534 past the railway station passing coach. We headed Southwards down the A532 and we turned right onto David Whitby Way. At the end we joined the Southbound A500. We ran towards Barthomley and under the M6 and we continued along the A500. As we travelled Southwards we passed 3 Caledonia Travel coaches coming the other way. We travelled through Etruria and Stoke and as we got to Sideway we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 and Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. WE stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had 2 small sausages chips and gravy and a can of Dandelion & Burdock. We drover along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back around 19:00. We went into the house and Matthew ate his sausages chips and gravy. We did some Blog and sorted out an e-mail. Matthew had his medication and afterwards I took uncle Dave home. We continued with the Blog and Matthew had a cup of Cherry Coke. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Crewe / Winsford 05-07-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
576	Crewe BS	Winsford, Guildhall	31	D&G Bus
58	Winsford, Library	Leighton Hospital	37	D&G Bus
5001	Leighton Hospital	Crewe BS	42	D&G Bus
4	Crewe BS	Nantwich BS	84X	D&G Bus
123	Nantwich BS	Crewe BS	84X	D&G Bus

Today we decided to revisit Crewe. We asked Matthew on the Firday where he would like to go and he chose Crewe. Research consisted of just checking the weather which was for mainly cloudy with some sunshine. We also found out the was a festival being held in Crewe. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we set off around 12:00. We got in the car and we ran through Blurton along 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 approached stoke we saw an unidentified Travel Express minibus behind the wall. We continued Northwards up the A500 through Etruria and Longport and we passed an unidentified Hartley's Travel coach. We went under the M6 and we continued along the A500. We crosed over the West coact main line before we turned right onto the B5071. We stopped at the YMCA asnd went into the cafe. Matthew had a full English Breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. We got in the car and we continuyed up the B5071. We turne left onto the A534 and we turned right onto the A5078. We turned left onto Wistaston Road and right onto Flag Lane. We continued onto Hightown and we turned right onto West Street. We parked up by the shops and we said goodbye to mum. We cut through Victoria Square and we we turned right onto Victoria Street. WE got to the bus station and we had a look around. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 26051 on a #84 to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 26051 in Crewe bus station

Also seen was First Potteries 63174 on a #103 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63174 in Crewe bus station

Matthew decided he wanted to head towards Winsford. We had around 20 minutes before anything in that direction. We turned down D&G Bus 57 on a #37 to Northwich. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 576 on a #31 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 576 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we booked D&G Network Duo Day tickets at £12.00 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station. We turned left onto Victoria Street. We turned right onto Hightown and we ran forwards onto Broad Street. We crossed the railway line and we turned left onto the B5076. We followed the road right at the roundabout and we turned left onto a new road that goes into Leighton Hospital. At the hospital there was a small bus station. We left the bus station area and we crossed turned right onto A530. We turned left onto Eardswick Lane and we turned left onto Cross Lane. We turned right and we headed Northwards up the B5074. We continbued to Glebe Green and we turned left onto Swanlow Drive. We turned right onto Darnhall School Lane and left onto Glebe Green Drive. We ran forwards onto Durham Drive and we turned left onto Dover Drive. We continued onto Mount Pleasnt Drive and we turned right onto Denbigh Drive. We turned left onto Beeston Drive and we re-joined the B5074. We turned right onto the A54 and when we got to the centre of Winsford we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 576 as it continued towards Northwich.

D&G Bus 576 in Winsford

Once off the bus we went under the A54 and we headed to Costa Coffee. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we got some food. Matthew had a Biscoff cheesecake and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we went outside to uncle Dave. We waited for the next bus back in the direction of Crewe. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 57 on a #37 to Northwich which we had turned down earlier. A short time later we saw our bus approaching. As we got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 58 on a #31 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 58 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we placed the Network duo day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A54 and we turnbed left onto the B5074. We turned right onto Beeston Drive and right onto Denbigh Drive. We turned left onto Mount Pleasant Drive and we ran forwards onto Dovey Drive. We turned right onto Durham Drive and we ran forwards onto Glebe Green Drive. We turned right onto Darnhall School Lane and we turned left onto Swanlow DRive. We turned right out of Glebe Green onto the Southbound B5074. We ran into Church Minshull and we turned left onto Cross Lane. We went over the Shropshire Union Canal and we turned right onto Eardswick Lane. We crossed over the A530 and we ran forwards onto the B5076. We turned right onto Bobby Brown Way and we turnmed right into the hospital where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew shared a small packet of Shortbread and he had a can of Orange Fanta. We waited for bus bus towards Crewe. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 48 on a #12 to Shavington.

D&G Bus 48 in Leighton

A short time later we saw the bus we wantd to catch. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 5001 on a #42 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 5001 in Leighton

We got on the bus and we placed the Network duo day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the hospital and we turned left onto Bobby Brown Way past the site of a new school. We turned right onto the B5076 and we headed Southwards down Minshull New Road. We turmed left into Rolls Avenue and we crossed over Chassagne Square. We turned right onto Frank Webb Avenue and we turned left onto the A532. We ran forwards onto the A5078 and we ram past the old railway works which is now run by Alstom. We ran alongside the Chester line and we turned left onto Harrison Drive. We ran forwards onto Delamere Street and we entered the bus station from the South end where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we decided to head towards Nantwich. The bus was already on stand and we saw it was D&G BUs 4 on a #84X to Nantwich.

D&G Bus 4 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Network duo day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we went along Delamere Street and around the corner onto Chester Bridge. We went forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned right onto the A534 and we crossed over A51 at the Peacock Roundabout. Just before town we turned right onto Millstone Lane. By the tractor shop, we turned left onto Beam Street. We passed Marks & Spencer's and the library and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 4 befoer it returned on a #84X to Crewe.

D&G Bus 4 in Nantwich bus station

We walked down Beam Street and we stopped at a pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and ordered drinks. Matthew had a glass of Coke and we sat down near the window. Whilst we had our drinks we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 15583 on a #84 to Crewe and Stagecoach Merseyside 15567 on a #84 to Chester. When we hhad finished our drinks we walked back along Beam Street to the bus station. We saw D&G Bus 34 on a #53 to Audlem.

D&G Bus 34 in Nantwich bus station

A short time later we saw our bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 123 on a #84X to Crewe.

D&G Bus 123 in Nantwich bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Network duo day ticket under the scanner. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 123 before we sat down.

Inside D&G Bus 123

After waiting for time, we set of out of the bus station and we turned right onto Beam Street. We passed the tractor shop and we turned right onto the B5074. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we headed out of Nantwich. We crossed the A51 and we ran forwards onto the A534. We ran through Willaston and Wells Green and we ran into Crewe. We turned left onto Edleston Road and we ran forwards onto Market Street. We turned left onto Market Square and forwards onto Delamere Street. We turned right into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once of the bus we walked to the end. We saw D&G Bus 46 on a #12 to Leighton Hospital.

D&G Bus 46 in Crewe bus station

Also seen was D&G Bus 577 on a #31 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 577 in Crewe bus station

We called mum and we arranged to meet her in Asda car park. She was still in another shops at this point, so we walked over to asda and we went inside to get some cold drinks. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we picked up drinks for everyone. Matthew also picked up a Twirl. We paid for the the goods and we went outside to meet uncle Dave. A few minutes later mum appeared and we got in the car. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We decide to go back home as we were close to home and get chips on the way. We set off onto Victoria Street and we ran forwards onto Flag Lane. We turned left onto Wistatston Road and we ran forwards onto the A5078 past a new building on the left. We turned right onto the A5019 and left onto the A534 past the railway station. AS we turned right on the roundabout we saw St Michaels Dance Troupe double decker J28 KHT. We headed Southwards down the A532 and we turned right onto David Whitby Way. At the end we joined the Southbound A500. We ran towards Barthomley and under the M6 and we continued along the A500. As we travelled Southwards we passed 3 Caledonia Travel coaches coming the other way. We travelled through Etruria and Stoke and as we got to Sideway we joined the Eastbound A50. We came off the A50 and Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. WE stopped at the chip shop and Matthew had 2 small sausages chips and gravy and a can of Dandelion & Burdock. We drover along Blurton Road and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back around 19:00. We went into the house and Matthew ate his sausages chips and gravy. We did some Blog and sorted out an e-mail. Matthew had his medication and afterwards I took uncle Dave home. We continued with the Blog and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. As it was warm Matthew had a Flake ice cream. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Crewe / Winsford 08-06-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
30	Crewe BS	Winsford, Guildhall	31	D&G Bus
30	Winsford, Siddon Street	Sandbach Common	37	D&G Bus
577	Sandbach Common	Crewe BS	38	D&G Bus
46	Crewe BS	Leighton Hospital	12	D&G Bus
48	Leighton Hospital	Crewe BS	12	D&G Bus
4	Crewe BS	Nantwich BS	84X	D&G Bus

Today we decided to re-visit Crewe. No research was done for the trip other than to check the weather which was for dry weather with some sunshine. This would be our first visit to Crewe since Arriva withdrew from the area. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 09:45 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got in the car and we set off around 11:45. We got in the car and we ran along 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 ran up to Barthomley and we were hoping that the food van was going to still be in the layby, but it wasn't. Mum looked for somewhere in Crwew we vcould get food from and we set the sat-nav. We continued Westwards along the A500 over the railway line and we turned right onto the B5071. We ran past the DRS depot and under the railwy line and past the football ground. We turned left onto Catherine Street but we weren't able to park as there was a car right behind us. We ended uo continuing onto Frances Street and turning right onto the A534. We saw D&G Bus 136 on a #85 to Newcastle. We turned right onto South Street and we turned right onto Catherine Street. This time we were able to park up. A went around the corner and I fetch the food. Matthew had a sausage sandwich washed down with a can of Irn Bru. When we had finished eating we set off along Catherine Street and we turned right onto Wood Street. We turned left onto the A534 and right onto Edelstone Road. We turned left onto Wistaston Road. We turned right onto Flag Lane and left onto Hightown. We turned right onto West Street and we turned right into the Asda Car park. We paid for parking and we said goodbye to mum. On the way out of the car park we saw grey minibus SF68 HOJ parked up.

SF68 HOJ in Crewe

We walk across Victoria Street and we entered the new bus station from the North end. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a look at what we might catch. We saw Stagecoach Merseyside 15585 on a #84 to Chester.

Stagecoach Merseyside 15585 in Crewe bus station

A short time later we saw a D&G bus arrive at the other end of the bus station. As we got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 30 on a #31 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 30 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we booked D&G Network Duo Day tickets at £10.50 before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station. We turned left onto Victoria Street. We turned right onto Hightown and we ran forwards onto Broad Street. We crossed the railway line and we turned left onto the B5076. We followed the road right at the roundabout and we turned left onto a new road that goes into Leighton Hospital. At the hospital there was a small bus station. We left the bus station area and we crossed turned right onto A530. We turned left onto Eardswick Lane and we turned left onto Cross Lane. We turned right and we headed Northwards up the B5074. We continbued to Glebe Green and we turned left onto Swanlow Drive. We turned right onto Darnhall School Lane and left onto Glebe Green Drive. We ran forwards onto Durham Drive and we turned left onto Dover Drive. We continued onto Mount Pleasnt Drive and we turned right onto Denbigh Drive. We turned left onto Beeston Drive and we re-joined the B5074. We turned right onto the A54 and when we got to the centre of Winsford we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 30 as it continued towards Northwich.

D&G Bus 30 in Winsford

Once off the bus we went under the subway and across the carpark to Dene Drive. We went into the pub and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we headed back towards what we though was the stop for Crewe. On the way we saw white minibus FL06 XSK.

FL06 XSK in Winsford

We looked at the map and we realised that the stop for Crewe was now on the other side of the road. We went under the subway and the next bus was going to be a #31. Matthew wanted to do a #37 to Sandbach. We decided to go to Cosat to pass the time. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards he had a slice of Millionaire's Shortbread and a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we still had a bit of time so we walked along the A54 to the next bus stop. We had already worked out that it was going to be the same bus that we got off earlier as the #31 and #37 interwork. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 30 on the #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 30 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Network Duo ticket under the scanner before we sat down towads the back of the bus. We set off up the A54 and we ran up to the library. We turned left onto Dene Drive and left onto The Drumber. We turned left onto Dingle Lane and we turned right to re-joined the A54. We ran down to the roundabout and we turned right onto the A54 before we veered left onto Station Road and we ran along the narrow street towards Middlewich. At the roundabout we ran forwards into Winsford railway station. We did a lap of the car park and back out onto the main road. We turned right onto the A54 and we crossed over the railway line. We continued East for around 2 miles and we came into the West end of Middlewich. We ran around the one-way system and left onto the A54. After a brief stop at the main bus stop we turned right onto the A533. We turned right onto Long Lane South and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned left Cross Lane. We turned right and we re-joined the Northbound A533. Due to a road closure the bus was diverted back into Middlewich. We ran alongside of the canal and back into Middlewich and we turned right onto the A54. We ran for quite a distance out of town and we crossed over the M6 at junction 18. We continued Eastwards along the A54 and we turned right to continue following the A54. We joined the Southbound A50 and we headed Southwards for a few miles before turning right onto the A5022. We turned right onto the the A534 and we crossed over the M6 at junction 17. We turned rigt onto Congleton Road and we ran into Sanbach and onto the Common where we got up an got off the bus. Once off the bus we took pictures. In front of our bus we saw D&G Bus 56 on a #37 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 56 in Sandbach

We headed to the the toilet and afterwards we visit the Morrison's Daily that used to be a McColls. Matthew had a botte of Dr Pepper and a Galaxy Caramel bar. We went outside to the common and we sat on a bench. We shared most of the large Galaxy Caramel bar and Matthew drank the botlle of Dr Pepper. A few minutes before the bus was due we got up and walked over to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 577 on a #38 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 577 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and paced the D&G Network Duo ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the common and we went Westwards out of the town onto Crewe Road and through Wheelock. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock Heath and Winterly, passed the pond. We continued into Haslington and turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station. We continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We headed outside to get a few bus pictures. We saw First Potteries 67175 on a #3 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67175 in Crewe bus station

We were outside the bus station think about what we might catch next and we saw Routemaster Buses RML2515 go past the bus station.

Routemaster Buses RML2515 in Crewe bus station

We walked back into the bus station to see what we might catch next. A short time later we saw a Solo SR. A closer inspcetion revelaed it was D&G Bus 46 on a #12 to Leighton Hospital.

D&G Bus 46 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and paced the D&G Network Duo ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station. We turned onto West Street we turned North onto Underwood Lane. We turned left onto the B5076 and then we turned Northwards again onto Mablins Lane. We turned left onto Parkers Road before rejoining the B5076. We crossed a roundabout and then we took the next left into Leighton Hospital grounds. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 46 before it carried on back to Shavington.

D&G Bus 46 in Leighton

We waied for a bus back to Crewe. Whilst we waited Matthew had the rest of the Galaxy Caramel and a single Cadbury's Twirl. We saw ERS Medical FJ22 FSL. A short time later we saw a bus going in the opposite direction. It was D&G Bus 60 on a #42 to Congleton.

D&G Bus 60 in Leighton

We looked on the bus map but the bus that we weanted to catch appeared not to be showing up on the map. A short time later the bus arrived. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 48 on a #12 to Shavington.

D&G Bus 48 in Leighton

We got on the bus and placed the D&G Network Duo ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the hospital and we turned right onto the new road. We turned left onto the B5076 and we turned left Parkers Road. We turned right onto Mablins Lane. We turned left onto Bradfield Road and left onto Cliff Road. We turned right onto Underwood Lane and we turned left onto West Street. We turned right onto Hightown and left onto Victoria Street and we entered the bus station from the North end. When we got back into the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 48.

D&G Bus 48 in Crewe bus station

Matthew used the toilet and we decided that we would go to Nantwich on a #84X. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 532 on a #37 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 532 in Crewe bus station

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 4 on a #84X to Nantwich.

D&G Bus 4 in Crewe bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the System One bus only day ticket under the scanner. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 4 before we sat down.

Inside D&G Bus 4

The bus set off out of the bus station and we went along Delamere Street and around the corner onto Chester Bridge. We went forwards onto Edleston Road and we turned right onto the A534 and we crossed over A51 at the Peacock Roundabout. Just before town we turned right onto Millstone Lane. By the tractor shop, we turned left onto Beam Street. We passed Marks & Spencer's and the library and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 4 before it returned on a #84 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 4 in Nantwich bus station

Once off the bus we spotted mum on Market Street. As we were about to walk down to her we saw Stagecoach Merseyside 27889 on a #84 to Crewe. Behind that was Burland Coaches YN07 OZE on what appeared to be a work service.

Burland Coaches YN07 OZE in Nantwich bus station

We visited The Market Plaice and we brought food. We headed to the car on the Civic car park and Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. We set off onto Beam Street and we turned right onto the B5074. We crossed over the railway line and we ran forwards onto the A51. We ran forwards onto Cheerbrook Road and forwards onto Green Lane. We turned right onto Eastern Road and right onto Rope Hall Lane. We turned left onto Main Road and we ran into Shavington. We turned left onto the B5071 and we ran Northwards. We turned right onto the A500. We ran through Talke, Longport, Etruria and Stoke. We came off the A500 and we saw Traveller's Choice SA17 ELB. At Stoke and we veered off onto Whieldon Road and into Fenton. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out of the car to use the toilet, drink some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru and update his calendar. We got back in the car and we conrinued along Wheildon Road past the former Regent which is back 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 at the roundabout we veered right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton. Later on we did some more of the Blog and wrote an e-mail. Matthew ate some carrot cake and we chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Crewe / Nantwich 01-08-2015

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4216	Crewe BS	Nantwich BS	84	Arriva NW&W
2618	Nantwich BS	Willaston, nr Jacksons Corner	84	Arriva NW&W
4179	Willaston, opp Nags Head PH	Nantwich BS	84	Arriva NW&W
4105	Nantwich BS	Crewe BS	84	Arriva NW&W
2447	Crewe BS	Wistaston Green, Wood End (S-bound)	8	Arriva NW&W
2447	Wistaston Green, Wood End (S-bound)	Crewe BS	8	Arriva NW&W
2608	Crewe BS	Leighton, o/s Leighton Hospital	31A	Arriva NW&W
679	Leighton, o/s Leighton Hospital	Crewe BS	6	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Crewe, this was partly due to the sighting of Arriva NW&W 4179 on the #84 service in Chester last week. We had checked the weather the day before and it was for fine sunny weather all over the Midlands and North West. We gave Matthew a list of place which were waited towards a choice of Crewe, and from the he due obliged and chose Crewe. A quick check of the weather again and the weather had now change to cloudy with showers. Matthew got up and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off through Blurton and we saw First Potteries 60205 on the Longton bound #22 and First Potteries 41497 on the #22 to Newcastle. We joined the A5035 and we turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way passing Lucky Seven SJ55 LSK. At the other end we joined the Westbound A50 before going North on the A500. Seen going up the A500 were Mencap EK03 GXH, City Cabs EF05 OLX, Routemaster buses RML 2400 & Sheldon Executive Travel T85 BUB. I thought I had heard on the radio that the new link road from the A500 to the A532 / A5020, but I had heard correctly. I think the new road was linking the A500 to Gresty Road. We ended up going North on the other new road, which seem to pass close to the rail freight yard at Basford. We past the football ground and we queue up to join the A534 at the lights. As we waited we saw two coach pass then end of the road, one of which was Elcock Reisen A2 EXC. We joined the A534 before turning right into Eddleston Road. We were followed into town by dud Arriva NW&W 2611 on a Crewe bound #37 service. We passed the bus station and we headed through the back streets to Asda. One we had sorted out a ticket for the car, we walked over to town to Vernon's fish bar and Matthew used the toilet before having sausage chips and gravy with bread and butter washed down with a glass of Coke. When we had finished eating we pad up and we said goodbye to mum before walking over to the bus station. When we got there were two Solo SR's from 2 different operators on stand. Arriva NW&W 702 was on a #6 to Broad House and D&G 105 was on a #8A to Beech Grove.

D&G 105 in Crewe bus station

On layover on the other side of the bus station was Arriva NW&W Dart 894 along with GHA coach DA04 GHA. The first bus to come into the bus station was required Arriva NW&W 4216 on a #84 to Nantwich.

Arriva NW&W 4216 in Crewe bus station

Whilst the driver of Arriva NW&W 4216 readied the bus for service, Matthew took a picture of the GHA coach DA04 GHA which was an unusual sighting.

GHA DA04 GHA in Crewe bus station

As the objective of today trip was to try and ride on Arriva NW&W 4179 and we considered it most likely to be out on the #84 service, we though we would do required Arriva NW&W 4216 and kill two birds with one stone. When the driver readied the bus for service, we got on a booked Arriva North West Day Saver tickets at £5.20 each. We went upstairs and the rear of the top deck was empty, and so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4216.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4216

We sat down in the middle of the offside of the bus, and we looked over and saw dud First Potteries 66307 in a favourable position to take a photograph.

First Potteries 66307 in Crewe bus station

When it was time to leave the bus left the bus station ans went onto Delamere Street. We turned right into Chester Bridge. We went forwards onto Edlestone Road and we passed dud Arriva NW&W 4106 on the inbound #84 from Chester. At the end of Edleston Road we turned right onto the A534 and we headed out of Crewe. About 1/2 way between Crewe and the willaston turned we passed required Arriva NW&W 4106 broken down at the side of the road on what was presumably the #84 to Nantwich. We turned left into Wistaston Road and then right into Coppice Road before rejoining the A534. We crossed over the A51 Nantwich Bypass and we carried onto towards Nantwich town centre. As we came close to the town we passed the bus that we had come for, Arriva NW&W 4179. We turned left onto the B5074 and then right onto the A530 before we entered the bus station from the East. We got off the bus and then Matthew got another picture of Arriva NW&W 4216.

Arriva NW&W 4216 in Nantwich bus station

There was a hive of activity at the bus station in Nantwich when we got off. There were a couple of GHA buses on layover on the lane closest to the main road. GHA Solo YM52 TPY was at the front and new GHA Solo SR 1203 was at the rear.

GHA 1203 in Nantwich bus station

On layover by the library was GHA YJ54 UBD. This pulled onto a stand and was about to work a local service.

GHA YJ54 UBD in Nantwich bus station

We walked into town and we went to the toilet. On the way back we stopped at the sweet stall in the market to by a couple of once of taverners mint toffee chews, before returning back to the bus station. Whilst we waited for the next bus towards Crewe to intercept Arriva NW&W 4179, we saw dud Arriva NW&W 4100 on a #84 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 4100 in Nantwich bus station

This was followed by required D&G 125 which was on the #6 to Leighton Hospital.

D&G 125 in Nantwich bus station

As everything we had seen recently had been a double decker we had be expecting another one to turn up on the Crewe bound #84. When a Centro turned up we were a little surprised by it. As it pulled up we saw that it was required Arriva NW&W 2618.

Arriva NW&W 2618 in Nantwich bus station

We got on the Arriva NW&W 2618 and we flashed our Arriva North West Day Saver tickets to the driver before we sat down near to the back of the bus. The bus was quite well filled probably down to the fact that it was a single decker. We started to leave the bus station and we noticed and opportunity to get a picture of GHA Solo YM52 TPY at the front of the layover lane.

GHA YM52 TPY in Nantwich bus station

We went around the town before going East along the B5338. We crossed the Nantwich by-pass ans we saw Malbank coach SN55 OUF going the other way. We joined the A534 before turning right into Coppice Road and then left onto Wistaston Road. When we re-joined the A534 we got up to get off the bus. AS we were getting off I asked the driver where the nearest nantwich bound stop was and he told us it was on the end of Wistaston Road. We got off the bus and Matthew got another picture of Arriva NW&W 2618 as it carried on towards Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 2618 in Willaston

We crossed the A534 and we turned to see Happy Days coach 181 going towards Crewe.

Happy Days 181 in Willaston

We walked onto Wistaston Road but we couldn't see the bus stop. We ended up walking down a few hundred yard to the next bus stop. We saw GHA Solo YJ59 GHB on a #78 to Nantwich.

GHA YJ59 GHB in Willaston

Matthew wanted to sit down whilst we waited for Arriva NW&W 4179. At this point we noticed that Matthew had a 6" split in his trousers! We considered what to do whilst we waited for the bus. Just as I found the emergency roll of tape in the bag we turned and saw Arriva NW&W 4179 approaching so we had no time to fix his trousers here.

Arriva NW&W 4179 in Willaston

We flashed the Arriva North West Day Saver tickets to the driver and we went upstairs. We set off down Wistaston Road and the right onto Coppice Road. We joined the A534 and crossed over the Nantwich by-pass onto the B5338. The bus was quite well filled Matthew took a picture of the bus seats opposite to us.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4179

Whilst we ran into town we hatched a plan to deal with Matthews trouser situation... I called mum to let her know what we were going to do so that we could meet her, and hopefully she would be able to find and buy Matthew a replacement pair of trousers. There was a dead time onto a bus back to Crewe, and if we made it we would be able to meet mum in around 30 minutes. As we pulled into the bus station we saw the Crewe bound bus already in the bus station. We got off Arriva NW&W 4179 and Matthew took a picture of dud Arriva NW&W 4105 before we got on it.

Arriva NW&W 4105 in Nantwich bus station

We flashed the Arriva North West Day saver tickets to the driver and we went upstairs. The bus set off out of nantwich town and across the nantwich by-pass and onto the A534. We headed into Willaston along Coppice road and back onto the A534 via wistaston Road. Arriva NW&W 4106 was still broken down by the side of the road and we still hadn't passed another bus working the other #84 to Nantwich. Mum texted us to say that she had successfully got trousers for Matthew and that she was waiting at stand 9 in the bus station. We turned left into Edleston Road and we crossed over the railway line and into town. We turned left into Delamere Street and we entered the bus station. Before we got off the bus we waited for the bus to empty and Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4105.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4105

We met up mum and we considered how we were going to change Matthew's trousers... We tried the disabled toilets in the bus station and there were screwed shut so we gathered around Matthew in a doorway to give him some privacy and Matthew successfully swapped into his new beige coloured Chinos. Now that Matthews trousers were split free, we went back to the main part of the bus station to consider what we might catch next. We saw D&G 144, the former Bakerbus Cadet about to work a #6 to Leighton Hospital.

D&G 144 in Crewe bus station

We also saw First Potteries 60069 on a #3 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 60069 in Crewe bus station

There were a few interesting Arriva buses in the bus station. Required Arriva NW&W 4460 was on a #38 to Macclesfield, dud Arriva NW&W 2267 was on a #31 to Winsford, and Arriva NW&W 2447 was on a #8 to Beech Drive, Wistaston Green.

Arriva NW&W 2447 in Crewe bus station

With it being an older buses, we decided to do the Cadet 2447 on the #8, which is a service that we have never done before. We got on the bus first and as such Matthew was able to get a picture inside Arriva NW&W 2447.

Inside Arriva NW&W 2447

We flashed the Arriva North West Day Saver ticket to the driver and we sat down. Thinking that it must be a required bus we check the page buses I have travelled on and it turned out to be dud! It was a bus that we had been on from Ellesmere Port to Chester almost five years ago back in December 2010. As we sat down we noticed what an awful smell there was... It was also commented on by other passengers. We had decided to do a complete circle and than head back to the bus station so that we could do another couple more buses. The bus left the bus station onto Delamere Street and we turned right onto Chester Bridge. We crossed the railway line and we turned right into Electricity Street. We went forwards onto Alton Street and down to Queens Park we then entered the circular end of the service turning left onto Moreton Road and right onto Capesthorn Road. It was here that I think we passed Leyland swift F30 TMP which was parked at the side of the road. We turned onto Wistaston Green Road and Valley Road before starting to head back towards Crewe on Aldersey Road. We rejoined Moreton Road and we went back past Queens Park and onto Alton Street. We went back into town and into the bus station. When we got up and got off the bus there were once again a few Arriva buses in the bus station. Dud Arriva NW&W 2501 was about to work a #37 to Winsford.

Arriva NW&W 2501 in Crewe bus station

On an adjacent stand was required Arriva NW&W 2608 on a #31A to Winsford.

Arriva NW&W 2608 in Crewe bus station

We also saw dud Arriva NW&W 4102 on the #84 to Chester.

Arriva NW&W 4102 in Crewe bus station

We decided to required 2608 on the #31A up to Leighton Hospital. We could do another #31 back or even one of the required Arriva Solo's working the #6 service. We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North West Day Saver ticket to the driver. We sat down near to the back of this well filled bus and the bus set off Northwards out of the bus station. We turned onto West Street we turned North onto Underwood Lane. We turned left onto the B5076 and then we turned Northwards again onto Mablins Lane. We turned left onto Parkers Road before rejoining the B5076. We crossed a roundabout and then we took the next left into Leighton Hospital grounds. We got off the bus and in front of us was required Arriva NW&W 2614.

Arriva NW&W 2614 in Leighton

We decided not to this as Matthew had done buses continuously without a break so we decided to wait for the next Arriva bus. Also in this small bus station was First Potteries 65733 on a #3 to Keele.

First Potteries 65733 in Leighton

The next Arriva bus was due off at 16:34. As there was a small gap in the service Matthew had packet of Milky Stars and a small bottle of Irn Bru. The next bus into the bus station was GHA Solo SR 1204 on a #78 to Scholar Green.

GHA 1204 in Leighton

We saw an Arriva bus approaching and as it got closer we that it was required Arriva NW&W 679 on the #6 to Broad House.

Arriva NW&W 679 in Leighton

We got on the bus and we were the first on the bus so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 679.

Inside Arriva NW&W 679

We sat down and we also saw GHA enviro200 1407 come into the bus station on a #42 to Crewe and First Potteries Volvo 66845. We set off back towards Crewe at 16:34 and we rejoined the B5076 and headed back to Crewe via Underwood Lane and West Street. We passed the Fung Lung Chinese takeaway, which I always thought sounded like some kind of medical condition and we turned onto Hightown to run into the bus station. when we got back into the bus station we took a few more bus pictures. Matthew ran onto Arriva NW&W to say hello to someone and then we headed towards the car. On the way we saw First Potteries 66845 again heading towards Newastle.

First Potteries 66845 in Crewe bus station

We meet up with mum at the car and she was waiting for us with Greggs sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru for Matthew. We set off out of Victoria street and down Flag Lane and onto Wistatston Road. We crossed over Edleston Street onto Vernon Way before turning right onto Mill Street. At the end of Mill Street we turned left onto the A534 and we went past the railway station. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A532 and we saw coaches Merediths 684 DYX and Furlongs Travel Y312 KBN parked together adjacent to the road in the industrial estate. We left Crewe along the A5020 and we joined the A500. As we got to the M6 we caught up with Britannia Travel AY14 NVM. We also saw ABC Supreme SB56 SKV. When we got to Sideway we turned left onto the A50 which we did up to Longton so that we could check out the Z Carz depot. There were quite a few minibuses on the spare ground this evening. Closest to the A50 was Z Carz Ford minibus GL04 CVE.

Z Carz GL04 CVE in Longton

The next bus we saw was Z Carz Airport division minibus MJ03 DPU

Z Carz MJ03 DPU in Longton

Also seen was Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

Further back just in sight were Z Carz DL03 HHU and M372 NWN. At the front was Z Carz Iveco minibus GK02 NWJ.

Z Carz GK02 NWJ in Longton

The last bus in the row was Z Carz Ford minibus FP06 WTW.

Z Carz FP06 WTW in Longton

We turned left onto Willow Row to see what was in the compound. We saw Mercedes minibus S952 VMY as well as Z Carz Ford minibus YS09 LWV.

Z Carz YS09 LWV in Longton

We headed back onto the A50 and we came off it at Heron Cross. We went through Blurton and we stopped briefly at mums friends shop before we continued along Blurton Road passing First Potteries 53123. We went forwards onto Church Road and We turned right into Beaconsfield Drive and we got home around 17:45. For a late tea Matthew had bangers and mash with carrots by a toffee cheesecake. He then chilled out on his computer until bedtime around 00:00... Mark