Bus from Hanley to Bentilee
6 direct routes · 15–39 min · first bus 05:07, last bus 23:13 (weekdays); night service 24 runs at 22:31.
Next buses to Bentilee as of 09:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hanley, 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 | ~15 min | 34 | Sat 30 · Sun 10 | 05:07 | 23:13 | Old Hall Street (stop O1) | Cowley Way (adj) | — |
| 11B | First Potteries | ~18 min | 23 | Sat 19 · no Sunday buses | 06:08 | 17:47 | Old Hall Street (stop O1) | Cowley Way (adj) | — |
| 11X | First Potteries | ~18 min | 6 | weekdays only | 09:01 | 14:39 | Old Hall Street (stop O1) | Cowley Way (adj) | — |
| 26 | Stanton's of Stoke | ~18 min | 5 | weekdays only | 10:02 | 14:32 | Old Hall Street (stop O1) | Lidl supermarket (adj) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 37, 24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | First Potteries | ~17 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:36 | 18:35 | John Street (stop J1) | Cowley Way (adj) | — |
| 24 | D & G Bus | ~39 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:31 | 22:31 | Bethesda Street (stop B1) | Vowchurch Way (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hanley 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, 37 bus or 24 bus timetable.
Fares from Hanley to Bentilee
- £2.40 adult single on the 11, 11B and 11X (First Potteries) and the 24 (D & G Bus)
- £2.00 adult single on the 26 (Stanton's of Stoke)
- £3.00 adult single on the 37 (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 Hanley to Bentilee?
6 routes run directly from Hanley to Bentilee: the 11 (First Potteries), the 11B (First Potteries), the 11X (First Potteries), the 26 (Stanton's of Stoke), the 37 (First Potteries), the 24 (D & G Bus). The most frequent is the 11, 34 times each weekday — board at Old Hall Street (stop O1) and get off at Cowley Way (adj), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hanley to Bentilee?
Between 15 minutes on the 11 and 39 on the 24, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hanley to Bentilee?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:07 and the last around 23:13 — and night service 24 runs at 22:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hanley to Bentilee?
Adult singles from Hanley to Bentilee: £2.40 on the 11, 11B and 11X (First Potteries) and the 24 (D & G Bus); £2.00 on the 26 (Stanton's of Stoke); £3.00 on the 37 (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.