Bus from Hanley to Festival Park
6 direct routes · 6–88 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Festival Park as of 14:07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | First Potteries | ~6 min | 26 | Sat 23 · Sun 27 | 06:36 | 23:16 | Bethesda Street (stop B1) | Waterworld (adj) | — |
| 39 | First Potteries | ~88 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 11 | 06:06 | 20:35 | Bethesda Street (stop B1) | Waterworld (opp) | Kidsgrove & Newcastle Under Lyme |
| 38A | First Potteries | ~6 min | 21 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 07:48 | 18:14 | Bethesda Street (stop B1) | Waterworld (adj) | — |
| 104 | D & G Bus | ~9 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:21 | 17:51 | Bethesda Street (stop B1) | Morrisons supermarket (adj) | — |
| 501 | First Potteries | ~14 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:26 | 15:26 | John Street (stop J1) | Waterworld (adj) | — |
| 51 | First Potteries | ~12 min | 5 | Saturdays only | 09:51 | 14:51 | Bethesda Street (stop B1) | Waterworld (adj) | — |
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 38 bus, 39 bus, 38A bus, 104 bus, 501 bus or 51 bus timetable.
Fares from Hanley to Festival Park
- £2.40 adult single on the 38, 38A and 501 (First Potteries) and the 104 (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 Hanley to Festival Park?
6 routes run directly from Hanley to Festival Park: the 38 (First Potteries), the 39 (First Potteries), the 38A (First Potteries), the 104 (D & G Bus), the 501 (First Potteries), the 51 (First Potteries). The most frequent is the 38, 26 times each weekday — board at Bethesda Street (stop B1) and get off at Waterworld (adj), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hanley to Festival Park?
Between 6 minutes on the 38 and 88 on the 39, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hanley to Festival Park?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:06 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hanley to Festival Park?
Adult singles from Hanley to Festival Park: £2.40 on the 38, 38A and 501 (First Potteries) and the 104 (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.