BUS passengers faced delays on their journeys today with many routes affected by the severe weather conditions.

Stagecoach Ribble services were running at least 20 or 30 minutes late this morning and some routes into Manchester were delayed by at least one hour.

Chris Bowles from Stagecoach said: "Our services have been seriously disrupted in Bolton because so many roads are blocked-off or flooded. All our buses are on the road, but most journeys have been delayed.

"We're hoping for a gradual improvement through the day as the weather gets better and all the water disappears."

Staff from First Bus were confident most services would still be running, but with several roads in Bolton submerged in water, delays were likely.

A spokesman from First Bus said: "There haven't been any changes up to now, but because of the weather there is the possibility that buses could be late.

"Anyone wanting to check on a service before they leave the house should call the Transport Information Line on 0161-228-7811."