North West Operators
- Aintree Coachlines
- Arriva North West
- Arrowebrook
- Avon Buses
- Belle Vue Coaches
- Chester City Transport
- Cumfybus
- Diamond North West
- Fairbrothers
- First Crosville
- First Manchester
- Go Goodwins & Little Gem
- Go North West
- Halton Transport
- Happy Al's,
- Hattons Travel
- Howards Travel
- HTL Bus
- Huxleys Coaches
- Jim Stones
- Linknetwork
- M.T.L North
- Matthews Travel
- Nexus Buses
- North Western
- Nova-Scotia Travel
- Pilkington Bus
- Preston Bus
- Rosso
- Routemaster Buses
- South Lancs Transport
- Stagecoach Manchester
- Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire
- Stotts Tours
- Swans Travel
- The Blackburn Bus Co
- The Burnley Bus Co
- Tomlinson Travel
- Transpora North West
- Tyrers Coaches
- Vision Bus
- Warrington's Own Buses
Arriva North West 2623 CX07 CPF.
Seen loading at Nantwich Bus Station on route 84 between Crewe & Chester. Since Arriva reduced their service to hourly there was a mini bus war between Routemaster Buses & GHA Coaches, Routemaster was run off the route by GHA and GHA haven't been running the service due to driver shortages even though they have till the 19th July before they stop. Nantwich Bus Station - 2016.
Diamond North West 33022 BF62 JYY.
When Diamond acquired the Bolton operations of First they needed to replace a large number of vehicles. The opportunity was taken to acquire all the vehicles from Yourbus in Derby who had just ceased trading. A number of Mercedes-Benz Citaros were purchased and one of the older examples is seen passing through Bolton. Bolton Town Centre - 2022.
Diamond North West 33033 BF62 JZD.
When Diamond acquired the Bolton operations of First they needed to replace a large number of vehicles. The opportunity was taken to acquire all the vehicles from Yourbus in Derby who had just ceased trading. A number of Mercedes-Benz Citaros were purchased and one is seen loading at Leigh Bus Station. Leigh Bus Station - 2022.
Diamond North West 33014 BD14 NBZ.
When Diamond acquired the Bolton operations of First they needed to replace a large number of vehicles. The opportunity was taken to acquire all the vehicles from Yourbus in Derby who had just ceased trading. A number of Mercedes-Benz Citaros were purchased and one of the newer 0295 examples is seen passing through Bolton. Bolton Town Centre - 2022.
Diamond North West 40723 MX20 KXN.
When Rotala purchased the Bolton operations from First they needed to replace a large number of First vehicles which were being hired on a temporary basis. They purchased a large quantity of brand new Wright Streetdecks to operate on the busier services. One is seen passing through Bolton on the 575 service. Bolton Town Centre - 2022.
Diamond North West 40751 MX20 KYK.
When Rotala purchased the Bolton operations from First they needed to replace a large number of First vehicles which were being hired on a temporary basis. They purchased a large quantity of brand new Wright Streetdecks to operate on the busier services. The odd one out currently carriers this purple livery which carried a special livery for the Queens Platinum Jubilee. It is seen leaving Leigh on the frequent 582 service to Bolton. Leigh Bus Station - 2022.
Diamond North West 40837 MX21 ATZ.
When Rotala purchased the Bolton operations from First they needed to replace a large number of First vehicles which were being hired on a temporary basis. They purchased a large quantity of brand new Wright Streetdecks to operate on the busier services. One of the newer examples is seen carrying route branding for the 36/37 from Bolton to Manchester as it passes through Bolton Town Centre. Bolton Town Centre - 2022.
Go-Goodwins 1958 LA60 ODY (SJ22 HKP).
Formally operated in the Little Gem bus fleet, this Fiat Ducato has been kept by the company after the closure of the Little Gem division. Most of the service buses have been sold to Diamond. Goodwins now only operate Cheshire Council tendered service 391/392 between Stockport & Macclesfield and the Fiat is seen loading at Stockport. Stockport Town Centre - 2023.
Little Gem Buses 1971 T5 GEF (LJ09 KPX)
Go-Goodwins bus operations are branding as Little Gem reviving the name previously used by Greater Manchester Transport for their minibus fleet. One of a large fleet of second hand ADL Enviro 200 are operated on a number of tendered services across Manchester and Cheshire is seen at Manchester Piccadilly Gardens operating a 44 service to Altrincham. Manchester Piccadilly Gardens - 2022.
Go North West 6206 NK08 CHJ.
To help replace older ex-First buses some former Go North East Mercedes-Benz Citaros were transferred to Manchester, most carry the dedicated livery for Cross City service 41 with only one carrying fleet livery. It is seen in Manchester City Centre operating Cross City service 41. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Go North West 6216 NK08 MYC.
Manchester Cross City service 41 is normally operated by a dedicated fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaros and 2 ADL Enviro 400 double decks all carrying a special livery with a pink front. One of the Citaros is seen in Manchester City Centre on a journey to North Manchester General Hospital. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Go North West 6217 NK08 MYD.
Manchester Cross City service 41 is normally operated by a dedicated fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaros and 2 ADL Enviro 400 double decks all carrying a special livery with a pink front. One of the Citaros is seen in Manchester City Centre on a journey to North Manchester General Hospital. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Go North West 4003 YX62 DSZ.
To help modernise the fleet a number of ADL Enviro 200s have been bought in. Some are dedicated to route 52 Trafford Centre - Failsworth Tesco which carry a dedicated Orbits livery with rest in standard livery for use on all routes. One of the older examples is seen loading at Shudehill Interchange. Manchester Shudehill Interchange - 2022.
Go North West 4005 YX62 DTY.
To help modernise the fleet a number of ADL Enviro 200s have been bought in. Some are dedicated to route 52 Trafford Centre - Failsworth Tesco which carry a dedicated Orbits livery with rest in standard livery for use on all routes. One of the older examples is seen parked at Shudehill Interchange. Manchester Shudehill Interchange - 2022.
Go North West 6154 WA12 ACU.
For service 52 between Trafford Centre-Failsworth Tesco and 53 between Cheetham Hill-Pendleton the vehicles carry the dedicated Manchester's Orbit's livery as seen on one of the 8x Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs operated in this livery. It is seen leaving Eccles Bus Station. Eccles Bus Station - 2023.
Go North West 6155 WA12 ACX.
For service 52 between Trafford Centre-Failsworth Tesco and 53 between Cheetham Hill-Pendleton the vehicles carry the dedicated Manchester's Orbit's livery as seen on one of the 8x Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs operated in this livery. It is seen leaving Eccles Bus Station. Eccles Bus Station - 2023.
Go North West 6160 WA12 ADV.
After the Enviro 200 the next biggest single deck vehicle type operated is the Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs which were acquired with the First business. Some carry Orbits livery for route 53 with the rest in standard all routes livery. One is seen passing through Manchester City Centre operating route 33 to Worsley Court House. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Go North West 6163 BG12 OOV.
After the Enviro 200 the next biggest single deck vehicle type operated is the Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs which were acquired with the First business. Some carry Orbits livery for route 53 with the rest in standard all routes livery. One is seen loading in Manchester City Centre operating route 33 to Worsley Court House. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Go North West 6170 HF64 BSU.
To replace older Mercedes-Benz Citaros on the 41 Cross City service, more Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs have been brought in from other Go-Ahead fleets. Now painted in the cross city livery one of the new arrivals is seen loading in Manchester City Centre. Manchester City Centre - 2023.
Go North West 3055 BG66 MJO.
Recently the company has received a number of former Go-Ahead London MCV EvoSeti bodied Volvo B5LH to help replace some older single deckers acquired with the First Manchester depot. One is seen loading at the Shudehill Interchange. Manchester Shudehill Interchange - 2022.
Go North West 3061 BG66 MKC.
Recently the company has received a number of former Go-Ahead London MCV EvoSeti bodied Volvo B5LH to help replace some older single deckers acquired with the First Manchester depot. One is seen parked between duties at the Shudehill Interchange.. Manchester Shudehill Interchange - 2022.
Happy Al's SN57 DCO.
Al's operate a large fleet on school & private hires across The Wirral, Cheshire and Merseyside. They do operate one bus route which links Chester with West Kirby. One of the contract fleet is seen arriving at Chester on the 22 service covering for one of the companies Enviro 200mmc buses which have been acquired for the route. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
Nexus Buses RE72 HXV.
Nexus Move operates tendered services around Stockport, Oldham and Ashton-under-Lyne. They operate 5 new Illesbus i-City Max bodied Iveco Dailys which seem to become increasingly popular with independents who operate tendered services. One is in Stockport Town Centre. Stockport Town Centre - 2023.
Preston Bus 21222 LN19 UBD.
Preston Bus during April 2023 have won a number of Lancashire Council tendered services around Burnley, Nelson and Clithroe. One of their Mellor Strata bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinters is seen leaving Burnley Bus Station on the 65 service to Nelson. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
Rosso 1715 DX12 OWB.
Since Transdev acquired the former Rossendale operation it has modernised the fleet and added more specialist route liveries. The all routes livery has also been changed to this two tone Yellow livery as seen on one of the companies refurbished Volvo B7RLEs which is seen in Bolton operating the 480 service from Bury. Bolton Town Centre - 2022.
Stagecoach Manchester 12229 SL63 FZK.
The original hybrid ADL E40s operated by Manchester are now being painted out of their dedicated hybrid livery into the new local livery, some are now carrying the new magic bus livery which is used for university services. One is seen parked between duties at Piccadilly Gardens. Manchester City Centre - 2022. Stagecoach Manchester 12229 SL63 FZK.
Stagecoach Manchester 14020 LF69 UYM.
Stagecoach operate a large fleet of ADL bodied BYD double deckers on some of their busiest Manchester services. These carry the Enviro 400city bodywork and are painted in a dedicated green and yellow livery. One is seen at Piccadilly Gardens between duties. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Stagecoach Manchester 14022 LF69 UYO.
Stagecoach operate a large fleet of ADL bodied BYD double deckers on some of their busiest Manchester services. These carry the Enviro 400city bodywork and are painted in a dedicated green and yellow livery. One is seen loading at Piccadilly Gardens. Manchester City Centre - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 28990 CX02 EGK.
Stagecoach acquired a handful of these Bluebird buses with First, they were allocated to their Wrexham outstation which has now been closed, one has been painted into fleet livery and is dedicated to its own school run. It is seen at Chester Bus Station on a driver change over. Chester Bus Station - 2016.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 53290 SP07 HHU.
Recently launched service X5 operates between Widnes & Liverpool in competition with Arriva & Halton using coaches formally operated in Scotland. One of the Plaxton Profile bodied Volvo B7Rs is seen loading at Widnes Green Oaks. Widnes Town Centre - 2019.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26051 SN16 OPF.
Most of the dedicated fleet of ADL Enviro 200mmc buses purchased new for the Chester Park & Ride service still continue on that service, but a couple have now been painted into the new local livery and can been seen on other city services as well as the Park & Ride, with one seen leaving the bus station on the PR2 to Boughton Heath. Chester City Centre - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26054 SN16 OPJ.
Chester Park & Ride services during June were recast with 4 separate routes being replaced by 2 cross City routes. Also a new fleet of Alexander-Dennis Enviro 200 MMCs were also put onto the routes. One which carries dedicated branding is seen in Chester Bus Station operating PR2 which runs from the Sealand Road site to the Broughton Heath site. PR1 runs from Wrexham Road to Upton (Zoo). Chester Bus Station - 2016.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26054 SN16 OPJ.
Most of the dedicated fleet of ADL Enviro 200mmc buses purchased new for the Chester Park & Ride service still continue on that service, but a couple have now been painted into the new local livery with the rest carrying an updated dedicated livery for the park & ride service as can be seen on 26054 which is seen arriving at the bus station operating the PR2 service. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26056 SN16 OPL.
Chester Park & Ride services during June were recast with 4 separate routes being replaced by 2 cross City routes. Also a new fleet of Alexander-Dennis Enviro 200 MMCs were also put onto the routes. One which carries dedicated branding is seen in Chester Bus Station operating PR2 which runs from the Sealand Road site to the Broughton Heath site. PR1 runs from Wrexham Road to Upton (Zoo). Chester Bus Station - 2016.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26061 SN16 OPT.
Most of the dedicated fleet of ADL Enviro 200mmc buses purchased new for the Chester Park & Ride service still continue on that service, but a couple have now been painted into the new local livery and can been seen on other city services with 26061 seen arriving at the bus station operating the Blacon Circular. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 26062 SN16 OPU.
Chester Park & Ride services during June were recast with 4 separate routes being replaced by 2 cross City routes. Also a new fleet of Alexander-Dennis Enviro 200 MMCs were also put onto the routes. One which doesn't carry specific branding is seen in Chester Bus Station operating PR2 which runs from the Sealand Road site to the Broughton Heath site. PR1 runs from Wrexham Road to Upton (Zoo). Chester Bus Station - 2016.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 16957 RUT 842 (MX07 BVJ).
For the 2022 tourist season, Stagecoach have three part open top double deckers available for the City Sightseeing Chester Tour, these are 2x Wright Gemini bodied Volvo B9TL and a integral ADL Enviro 400. One of the Geminis is seen taking on a good load at Chester Bus Station. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 19168 HSV 194 (MX57 LCF).
For the 2022 tourist season, Stagecoach have three part open top double deckers available for the City Sightseeing Chester Tour, these are 2x Wright Gemini bodied Volvo B9TL and a integral ADL Enviro 400. The enviro is seen leaving Chester Bus Station out of service. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 15744 KX61 DLJ.
For the main trunk service from Chester to Liverpool the normal vehicles are the ADL Enviro 400 bodied Scania N230UD, with some now carrying the new local livery as seen on 15744 which is seen arriving at Chester Bus Station from Liverpool. Chester Bus Station - 2022.
The Burnley Bus Co 63 WP21 FGO.
Up until April 2023 you would find many of these Mellor Strata bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinters operating tendered services through out the Ribble Valley and carrying a dedicated Ribble Valley livery, but following some tendered loses 5 that are in the Burnley fleet are now normally used on town services where one is seen arriving at the bus station. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
The Burnley Bus Co 65 WP21 FGV.
Currently the only Mercedes-Benz Sprinter painted in the Burnley Bus Co livery is seen leaving the bus station on a local service. This bus was until recently painted in Ribble County livery but due to tender losses, this is now used on Burnley local service. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
The Burnley Bus Co 244 YJ17 FWF.
Transdev have a couple of buses at each depot painted in a generic livery so they can be put onto any route that needs covering. This livery advertises the Transdev Go App which is seen being carried by one of the companies Optare Versa which is seen in Burnley operating on the Mainline service. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
The Burnley Bus Co 2002 SK70 BVX.
The flagships of the fleet are the high specification ADL Enviro 400mmc double deckers that are used on the Burnley-Manchester service which is marketed under the Witchway banner with a dedicated orange and black which livery. One of the 14 operated is seen arriving at Burnley. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
The Burnley Bus Co 2011 SK70 BWG.
The flagships of the fleet are the high specification ADL Enviro 400mmc double deckers that are used on the Burnley-Manchester service which is marketed under the Witchway banner with a dedicated orange and black which livery. One of the 14 operated is seen arriving at Burnley. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
The Burnley Bus Co 2013 SK70 BWJ.
The flagships of the fleet are the high specification ADL Enviro 400mmc double deckers that are used on the Burnley-Manchester service which is marketed under the Witchway banner with a dedicated orange and black which livery. One of the 14 operated is seen arriving at Burnley. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
Vision Bus 1055 YX18 KVR.
During April 2023 the company won some Lancashire County Council services centred on Burnley and one service to Preston. These are being operated mostly with new ADL Enviro 200mmc buses which are currently all white, but some of the current fleet do appear on the services. One of the current fleet is seen leaving Burnley Bus Station operating the Clifton Farm Circular. Burnley Bus Station - 2023.
