Bus from Bentilee to Hanley
6 direct routes · 8–46 min · first bus 04:35, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hanley as of 10:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bentilee, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | First Potteries | ~11 min | 32 | Sat 28 · Sun 12 | 05:29 | 22:50 | Arbourfield Drive (adj) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
| 11B | First Potteries | ~11 min | 22 | Sat 20 · no Sunday buses | 06:44 | 17:49 | Arbourfield Drive (adj) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
| 11X | First Potteries | ~12 min | 6 | weekdays only | 10:10 | 15:48 | Arbourfield Drive (adj) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
| 26 | Stanton's of Stoke | ~8 min | 5 | weekdays only | 09:47 | 14:17 | Arbourfield Drive (adj) | Quadrant Road (stop Q2) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 24, 37
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | D & G Bus | ~46 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 04:35 | 04:35 | Arbourfield Drive (adj) | Quadrant Road (stop Q2) | — |
| 37 | First Potteries | ~8 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 05:13 | 05:13 | Arbourfield Drive (adj) | John Street (stop J1) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bentilee on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 11 bus, 11B bus, 11X bus, 26 bus, 24 bus or 37 bus timetable.
Fares from Bentilee to Hanley
- £2.40 adult single on the 11, 11B, 11X and 37 (First Potteries) and the 24 (D & G Bus)
- £2.00 adult single on the 26 (Stanton's of Stoke)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bentilee to Hanley?
6 routes run directly from Bentilee to Hanley: the 11 (First Potteries), the 11B (First Potteries), the 11X (First Potteries), the 26 (Stanton's of Stoke), the 24 (D & G Bus), the 37 (First Potteries). The most frequent is the 11, 32 times each weekday — board at Arbourfield Drive (adj) and get off at bus station (arrivals), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bentilee to Hanley?
Between 8 minutes on the 26 and 46 on the 24, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bentilee to Hanley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:35 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bentilee to Hanley?
Adult singles from Bentilee to Hanley: £2.40 on the 11, 11B, 11X and 37 (First Potteries) and the 24 (D & G Bus); £2.00 on the 26 (Stanton's of Stoke). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.