Trip to Bury / Tottington 29-03-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69630	Fairfield, Willow Street	Bury Interchange	468	First Manchester
4137	Bury Interchange	Radcliffe BS	524	Go North West
11845	Radcliffe BS	Bury Interchange	98	Stagecoach Manchester
27826	Bury Interchange	Tottington, Stop D	469	Stagecoach Manchester
27624	Tottington, Stop D	Bury Interchange	469	Stagecoach Manchester
1762	Bury Interchange	Walmersley, Park Farm	483	Transdev Rosso
2028	Walmersley, Park Farm	Bury Interchange	474	Go North West

Today we decided to re-visit Bury. We asked Matthew where he wanted to go today and he chose Bury. Research for the trip consisted of looking at past Blogs to see where we had eaten recently, Looking at the Bee Network bus tickets and to check the weather, which was forecast for grey weather with some showers. 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 to go out and 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 ran Northwards through Stoke and Etruria and up to the motorway. As we travelled Northwards we saw AJS Passenger Travel AJ15 BUZ on a day trip to Blackpool. The was a bit of a queue at the junction, but once on the M6 motorway the road was clear. There was a light on the car dashboard which I was sure would clear if we stopped, so I decided to stop at Knutsford services for a quick toilet stop and to see if the fault would clear. We stopped at the service and Matthew went to the toilet. We could see coaches parked outside so we went through the building to go and see them. We saw Robinsons Y5 RCT which was the Chadsetown FC coach who were away at Stalybridge Celtic.

Robinsons Y5 RCT in Knutsford services

We restarted the car and the fault cleared. Seen on the M6 travelling Northwads were. We came off the M6 onto the Eastbound M62. Seen on the M62 were. WE continued onto the clockwise M60. The traffic was busy through junctions 17 and 18. We saw . We headed North up the M66 and we came off at junction 2 onto the A58. We turned right onto the B6221 and right onto Willow Street. We turned left onto the B6222 and we stopped at the cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Orange Fanta. When we had finished we got the trip bag from the car and we said goodbye to mum. WE headed the short distance to the bus stop and we waited for a bus into Bury as we had done before. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As we got closer we saw it was First Manchester 69630 on a #468 to Bury.

First Manchester 69630 in Fairfield

We got on the bus and we bought a Bee Network Family Day bus ticket at £9 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the B6222 and we ran Westwards to the edge of town. We turned left onto Derby Way and we past the site of the old First bus garage which is now a car dealership. We turned right onto the A58 and we past the rear of the Market and we turned right onto Haymarket Street and right into the Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed over to the other side to visit the toilet. The toilets had been closed due to vandalism! We decided to catch out to somewhere else to use the toilet. whilst we decided what to catch we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11829 on a #135 to Manchester.

Stagecoach Manchester 11829 in Bury Interchange

We decided to head towards Radcliffe. We walked over to the correct stand and as we got close we saw it was Go North West 4137 on a #524 to Bolton.

Go North West 4137 in Bury Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the interchange and we turned left onto Haymarket Street. We crossed the A58 onto Knowsley Street and we turned left onto the A56. We headed Southwards for a short while before turning right onto the A6053. We turned left onto Rectory Lane and we contined onto Church Street West and we ran along Deansgate and we ran forwards onto Dale Street before entereing the bus station. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and Matthew got another picture of Go North West 4137 before it continued towards Bolton.

Go North West 4137 in Radcliffe bus station

Once off the bus we crossd over the road to Lidl. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went around the shop. We bought a pack of Bakewell Slices. We crossed back over the road and we headed int one of the shelters to keep out of the light rain. Matthew sat down and we had bakewell slices followed by a can of Irn Bru. Whilst we decided what to catch we saw Rotala Diamond 20620 on a #513 to Bury.

Rotala Diamond 20620 in Radcliffe bus station

We decided to go back towards Bury and the next service was a #98. A short time later we saw the bus approach the stand. AS it came on stand we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11845 on a #98 to Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 11845 in Radcliffe bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Bee Network bus tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off onto the main Road and we went up Ainsworth Road. At goin into the housing to the West of the main road we returned onto Ainsworth Road along Turks Road. We went North up to the A58 and we turned right. At Watling Street we went North to Starling and we turned right again onto Ainsworth Road through Elton. We joined the A58 again on the edge of Bury and we ran around to Haymarket street and We saw Copeland's Tours MIB 978 setting back after a day trip to Bury Market. We turned right into the Interchange and we let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Manchester 11845.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 11845

Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 44904 running out of service.

Stagecoach Manchester 44904 in Bury Interchange

Matthew had chosen to go towards Tottington, so we stood on stand F to wait for the next bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 27826 on a #469 to Tottington.

Stagecoach Manchester 27826 in Bury Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Network bus tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange and we turned right into Haymarket Street. At going along Moss Street and Silver Street we turned left onto Bolton Street. Outside the ELR railway station. We forwards onto the A58. We turned right onto the B6213 and we ran up the hill and into Elton. We ran forwards onto Woolfold and Tottington. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 27826 as it continued towards Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 27826 in Tottington

Once off the bus we walked further into town. We saw a Co-op so we went in to get supplies. We bought a bottle of Coke and a chocolte bar. On the way back Matthew spotted the pub and we went in. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. After we had finished the drink we went outside and headed back to the us stop. As we apporached the bus stop we saw our bus. It got closer and we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 27624 on a #469 to Bury.

Stagecoach Manchester 27624 in Tottington

We got on the bus and we flashed the Bee Network bus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the B6213 and we headed towards the Woolfold. We ran into Elton and we joined the A58 again on the edge of Bury and we ran around to Bolton Street and Market Street to the transport interchange and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw A gre Plaxton Centre across the other side. We saw it was Transdev Rosso 1762 on a #483 to Burnley.

Transdev Rosso 1762 in Bury interchange

We got on and we flashed our Bee Network bus ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off onto Haymarket Street and onto the A58 we went around The Rock shopping centre and North up the A56. We passed through Limefield and Walmesley and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of Transdev Rosso 1762 as it continued towards Burnley.

Transdev Rosso 1762 in Walmersley

We considered which way to head back to Bury. We could go via Ramsbottom or back along the road. Before we crossed over the road we saw Transdev Blackburn 1870 on a X41 to Blackburn.

Transdev Blackburn 1870 in Walmersley

We crossed over the road and almost immediately we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Go North West 2028 on a #474 to Bury.

Go North West 2028 in Walmersley

We got on the bus and we Bee Network bus tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs. We set off up the A56 and we went South through Limefields. We went around The Rock shopping centre and past the market before coming back into Haymarket Street and into the interchange. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we took a few pictures before we headed back to the car. We saw Go North West 3068 running out of service.

Go North West 3068 in Bury Interchange

We walked around the outside of the Interchange and we turned left into the Millgate Shopping Centre. We continued through the market and onto the path under the A58. We walked to the car and we met up with mum. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Coke. We set off out of the car park and we turned left onto the A58. We turned left onto Market Street and we turned right onto Wellington Road. We turned left onto the A56 and we headed Southwards. We crossed over the river Roch and we stopped chip shop. I went inside to get food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When I had finished eating we got back onto the the Southbound A56. We turned right onto the anti-clockwise M60 and we ran forwards onto the M62. We ran for around 10 miles before joining the Southbound M6. We ran through cheshire and we saw an unidentified Ellison's coach. At junction 16 We joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Longport and Etruria past the Johnston Coach depot. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we ran forwards onto Wheieldon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's so that Mattew could use the toilet and update uncle Dave's calendar with today's trip. When we had finished we got in the car and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now being set up as an Indian Restaurant. 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 Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton around 20:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Bury 13-11-2010

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
MIB 246	Longton Hall Road, Blurton	Moss Street, Bury	Charter	Copelands Tours
40359	Bury BS	Walshaw War Memorial	510	First Manchester
40350	Walshaw War Memorial	Bury BS	510	First Manchester
34058	Bury BS	Tram Stop, Radcliffe	524	First Manchester
MX06 BSY	Tram Stop, Radcliffe	Bury BS	513	Maytree Travel
60227	Bury BS	Rowlands Road, Walmersley	472	First Manchester
34028	Rowlands Road, Walmersley	Bury BS	474	First Manchester
60273	Bury BS	Parr Lane, Unsworth	137	First Manchester
34023	Parr Lane, Unsworth	Bury BS	137	First Manchester
MIB 246	Moss Street, Bury	Longton Hall Road, Blurton	Charter	Copelands Tours

As this was a shorter journey than most, we decided to do this coach from Blurton. We booked the back seat for a change, to see if Matthew would enjoy it. A few days before departure we got a call to say that the seat numbers had changed, we were now in seats 54-57 meaning that this would a different to coach to the ones we had previously had, and therefore Matthew would be travelling a different vehicle. Planning for the trip consisted of looking at which bus tickets we could purchase and printing up section of the GMPTE transport map of Bury. Initial plans were to travel away from Manchester into areas that we knew a little about. So I printed information on buses in the Heywood and Ramsbottom direction.

On the day of the trip we drove to Longton Hall Lane and parked up. Matthew was anticipating travelling on a different copelands Tours coach. Sure enough MIB 246 appeared around the corner and Matthew was extremely happy. We then had an hour travelling around Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle picking up passengers. The driver decided we needed a short stop (10 Minutes), so we pulled into Knutsford services for a quick toilet and fag break. It also gave Matthew to opportunity to take a picture.


MIB 246 rests at Knutsford services (Mark)

After a short break we continued on to Bury. As always, first priority is to get something to eat so we went into a cafe for food. Afterwards, we stood at the bus station and observed for a short while to see which buses came in. As buses were coming in, I was visiting the travel office for relevant time tables. The first buses that Matthew decided was a must have was a wrinkly dart 40359. a quick dash to the kiosk for a service #510 timetable revealed that we could do this bus to Walshaw for another #510 back. So we purchased our 'System One' off peak day tickets and off we went. When we arrived at Walshaw, Matthew photographed the bus as it left before we crossed the road for the return journey.


40359 in Walshaw on a service #510 to Bolton (Matt)

Sure enough after a brief wait, another Bolton allocated wrinkly dart 40350 appeared from around the corner for our journey back to Bury. On arrival Matthew photographed the interior of the bus with its smart brown chequered moquette.


Inside of 40350 in Bury, shortly after arrival from Bolton (Matt)

Whilst considering whether to wait for the next bus on the #510 to turn up, 34028 pulled into the bus station and parked up, and then 34058 turned up on a service #524 to Bolton. Another quick visit to the kiosk for a timetable, we worked out that we could do this bus to Radcliffe for a short wait and a #524 back. So after Matthew took a picture, we did this bus to Radcliffe.


34058 depart south from Radcliffe (Matt)

We alighted at Radcliffe adjacent to the tram station and Matthew took another picture of the departing bus. I had calculated that we only had around 10 minutes to wait. After about 15 minutes, we looked to see what other service were due. We noted that the #513 to Bury also stopped here, and that was the next bus to arrive, so we decided to do this rather than wait any longer for a #524. The bus arrived and Matthew got the shot whilst I flagged the bus down.


MX06 BSY in Radcliffe on service #513 to Bury (Matt)

By the time came to do the third trip Matthew was becoming a bit excitable, we had seen 34028 depart on a #474 Ramsbottom circular, but we weren't quick enough to catch it.


34028 on a service #474 Ramsbottom circular (Matt)

The plan was to catch the next #472 and to meet 34028 somewhere around Ramsbottom, but Matthew couldn't decide what he wanted to do. We eventually got on the next #472, and we worked out we could travel to walmersley to meet the double decker coming the other way. The next #472 that turned up was a Mercedes single decker 60227. We did this to Walmesley and Matthew took a picture as it departed Northwards.


60227 departs North from Walmersley on a #472 Ramsbottom circular (Matt)

After a few minutes wait 34028 appeared over the horizon. After Matthew's excitable antics on the last visit to Bury we decide to call mum, meet up for a snack to give Matthew a few minutes to calm down! Matthew got off the bus and took a few more pictures.


Also seen, 34029 in Bury bus station (Matt)

In the cafe on the town side of the bus station, we bought Matthew a portion of chips, and mum had a Derby scone which Matthew also pinched. During the day and during our snack it had been noted that service #137 seemed to have a few double deckers working. We missed 34291 as we finished our meal so we waited for the next #137. this turned out to be another of the Mercedes single decker buses 60273. A moved was worked out to Unsworth. As we journeyed South we saw rows of coaches parked up including our own. We also saw all the fans streaming out ofa pub on their way to watch the local derby between Bury and Stockport. We then passed a double decker. After we got of we waited for a #137. we had about a maximum of 40 minutes we could wait without missing the coach home. The first bus was a single decker which we decided to flag. Whilst we were waiting a double decker went south just before 34023 appeared.


34023 in unsworth heading towards Bury on service #137 (Matt)

We got on the bus and did the short journey back into town and met up with mum. We took a few pictures at the top end of the bus station whilst waiting for our coach to appear. The most interesting bus was an Almin travel minibus.


Almin Travel L402 BBC in Bury. If anyone knows what service this bus was working please get in touch! (Matt)

On the way back we went non stop back to Stoke, after all the other drop off's the journey took around 2 hours. A good little trip that we are sure to do again some time. (Mark)