Bus from Burslem to Hanley
13 direct routes · 10–86 min · first bus 05:08, last bus 23:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hanley as of 09:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Burslem, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | First Potteries | ~17 min | 25 | Sat 21 · Sun 12 | 06:26 | 21:11 | Swan Bank (adj) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
| 103 | First Potteries | ~15 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 13 | 07:41 | 20:51 | Swan Bank (adj) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
| 39 | First Potteries | ~86 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 11 | 06:20 | 20:46 | Nile Street (opp) | bus station (arrivals) | Kidsgrove & Newcastle Under Lyme |
| 38A | First Potteries | ~19 min | 21 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 07:29 | 17:56 | Swan Bank (adj) | Bethesda Street (stop B1) | — |
| 7A | First Potteries | ~14 min | 16 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 22:14 | Dartmouth Street (opp) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
| 7 | First Potteries | ~16 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:26 | 19:15 | Dartmouth Street (opp) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
| 104 | D & G Bus | ~15 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:56 | 18:26 | Swan Bank (adj) | Stafford Street (stop S6) | — |
| 7A | D & G Bus | ~14 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 4 | 07:37 | 17:23 | Dartmouth Street (opp) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
| 7 | D & G Bus | ~14 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 4 | 08:07 | 16:38 | Dartmouth Street (opp) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
| 36 | First Potteries | ~10 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 20:09 | 23:19 | Swan Bank (adj) | Stafford Street (stop S7) | — |
| 24 | D & G Bus | ~13 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 05:08 | 21:08 | Dartmouth Street (opp) | Quadrant Road (stop Q2) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 36A, 49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36A | First Potteries | ~10 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 2 | 21:19 | 22:19 | Swan Bank (adj) | Stafford Street (stop S7) | — |
| 49 | First Potteries | ~14 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 09:30 | 09:30 | Swan Bank (adj) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Burslem 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 38 bus, 103 bus, 39 bus, 38A bus, 7A bus, 7 bus, 104 bus or 36 bus timetable.
Fares from Burslem to Hanley
- £2.40 adult single on the 38, 103, 38A, 7A, 7, 36 and 36A (First Potteries) and the 104, 7A, 7 and 24 (D & G Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the 39 (First Potteries)
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 Burslem to Hanley?
13 routes run directly from Burslem to Hanley: the 38 (First Potteries), the 103 (First Potteries), the 39 (First Potteries), the 38A (First Potteries), the 7A (First Potteries), the 7 (First Potteries), the 104 (D & G Bus), the 7A (D & G Bus), the 7 (D & G Bus), the 36 (First Potteries), the 24 (D & G Bus), the 36A (First Potteries), the 49 (First Potteries). The most frequent is the 38, 25 times each weekday — board at Swan Bank (adj) and get off at bus station (arrivals), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Burslem to Hanley?
Between 10 minutes on the 36 and 86 on the 39, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Burslem to Hanley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:08 and the last around 23:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Burslem to Hanley?
Adult singles from Burslem to Hanley: £2.40 on the 38, 103, 38A, 7A, 7, 36 and 36A (First Potteries) and the 104, 7A, 7 and 24 (D & G Bus); £3.00 on the 39 (First Potteries). 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.