Bus from Newcastle Under Lyme to Burslem
4 direct routes · 17–67 min · first bus 06:22, last bus 20:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Burslem as of 09:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newcastle Under Lyme, 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 | ~67 min | 22 | Sat 19 · Sun 11 | 06:50 | 20:07 | Leisure Centre (nr) | Swan Bank (adj) | Kidsgrove |
| 39A | First Potteries | ~44 min | 22 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 07:16 | 18:11 | Hanover Street (adj) | Nile Street (opp) | — |
| 98 | First Potteries | ~17 min | 20 | Sat 20 · no Sunday buses | 06:22 | 17:18 | Hannover Street (opp) | Old Town Hall (adj) | — |
| 104 | D & G Bus | ~36 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 17:50 | Hannover Street (opp) | Swan Bank (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle Under Lyme 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, 39A bus, 98 bus or 104 bus timetable.
Fares from Newcastle Under Lyme to Burslem
- £3.00 adult single on the 38 and 39A (First Potteries)
- £2.40 adult single on the 98 (First Potteries) and the 104 (D & G Bus)
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 Newcastle Under Lyme to Burslem?
4 routes run directly from Newcastle Under Lyme to Burslem: the 38 (First Potteries), the 39A (First Potteries), the 98 (First Potteries), the 104 (D & G Bus). The most frequent is the 38, 22 times each weekday — board at Leisure Centre (nr) and get off at Swan Bank (adj), about 67 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle Under Lyme to Burslem?
Between 17 minutes on the 98 and 67 on the 38, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kidsgrove on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle Under Lyme to Burslem?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:22 and the last around 20:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle Under Lyme to Burslem?
Adult singles from Newcastle Under Lyme to Burslem: £3.00 on the 38 and 39A (First Potteries); £2.40 on the 98 (First Potteries) and the 104 (D & G Bus). 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.