Bus from Stoke-upon-Trent to Festival Park
1 direct route · about 20 min · first bus 09:45, last bus 15:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Festival Park as of 09:52
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stoke-upon-Trent, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | First Potteries | ~20 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:45 | 15:45 | Stoke-on-Trent rail station (opp) | Waterworld (opp) | Newcastle Under Lyme |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stoke-upon-Trent 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 501 bus timetable.
Fares from Stoke-upon-Trent to Festival Park
- £2.40 adult single on the 501 (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 Stoke-upon-Trent to Festival Park?
The 501 (First Potteries) runs directly from Stoke-upon-Trent to Festival Park. Board at Stoke-on-Trent rail station (opp) and get off at Waterworld (opp); the journey takes about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stoke-upon-Trent to Festival Park?
Around 20 minutes on the 501, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Newcastle Under Lyme on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stoke-upon-Trent to Festival Park?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:45 and the last around 15:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stoke-upon-Trent to Festival Park?
An adult single from Stoke-upon-Trent to Festival Park is £2.40 on the 501 (First Potteries), from Stoke-on-Trent rail station (opp) to Waterworld (opp). 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.