Bus times in Heron Cross
All the buses in Heron Cross: 3 bus routes and 8 bus stops (Stoke-on-Trent area). Pick a stop for live departures, or a route for the full timetable.
Next buses from Bourne Street (opp) as of 05:01
Scheduled times at Heron Cross’s busiest stop, from the operators’ timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for more departures and its live map, or pick another stop.
Cancellations & disruptions in Heron Cross today
- 23 Hanley → Newstead via Fenton, Blurton First Potteries · first 05:50 · last 23:10
- 40 Newstead → Mount Pleasant via Blurton, Longton First Potteries · weekdays only · first 09:30 · last 14:30
- 40A Hanley → Trentham via Fenton, Blurton First Potteries · Saturdays only · first 09:10 · last 14:10
Route numbers are reused all over the country. See every UK 23 bus, 40 bus or 40A bus timetable.
Map of bus stops in Heron Cross
All 8 stops shown. Tap a marker for live departures.
Bus stops in Heron Cross
Operators in Heron Cross
Bus services here are registered with City of Stoke-on-Trent Council. See registered service changes and withdrawals →
Frequently asked questions
Which buses run in Heron Cross?
3 bus routes serve Heron Cross, run by First Potteries. They are the 23 (Hanley to Newstead), the 40 (Newstead to Mount Pleasant) and the 40A (Hanley to Trentham).
How much is the bus fare in Heron Cross?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, falling to £2 from 1 January 2027. Buses in Heron Cross are run by First Potteries — check each operator's day and weekly tickets, which are often cheaper for multiple journeys.
How many bus stops are there in Heron Cross?
There are 8 active bus stops in Heron Cross. Each stop page on this site shows the next departures and every route that calls there.