Bus from Tunstall (Stoke-on-Trent) to Hanley
9 direct routes · 18–77 min · first bus 06:17, last bus 23:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hanley as of 11:52
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tunstall, 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 | ~25 min | 25 | Sat 21 · Sun 12 | 06:17 | 21:03 | High Street (stop T2) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
| 103 | First Potteries | ~24 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 13 | 07:32 | 20:45 | High Street (stop T2) | bus station (arrivals) | — |
| 39 | First Potteries | ~77 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 11 | 06:27 | 20:53 | High Street (stop T1) | bus station (arrivals) | Kidsgrove & Newcastle Under Lyme |
| 38A | First Potteries | ~28 min | 21 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 17:47 | High Street (stop T2) | Bethesda Street (stop B1) | — |
| 104 | D & G Bus | ~24 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:47 | 18:17 | High Street (stop T2) | Stafford Street (stop S6) | — |
| 9A | D & G Bus | ~28 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:14 | 17:49 | High Street (stop T1) | Quadrant Road (stop Q2) | — |
| 9B | D & G Bus | ~26 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:50 | 17:05 | High Street (stop T1) | Quadrant Road (stop Q2) | — |
| 36 | First Potteries | ~18 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 20:01 | 23:11 | High Street (stop T2) | Stafford Street (stop S7) | — |
| 36A | First Potteries | ~18 min | 2 | Sat 3 · Sun 2 | 21:11 | 22:11 | High Street (stop T2) | Stafford Street (stop S7) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tunstall 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, 104 bus, 9A bus, 9B bus or 36 bus timetable.
Fares from Tunstall to Hanley
- £2.40 adult single on the 38, 103, 38A, 36 and 36A (First Potteries) and the 104, 9A and 9B (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 Tunstall to Hanley?
9 routes run directly from Tunstall to Hanley: the 38 (First Potteries), the 103 (First Potteries), the 39 (First Potteries), the 38A (First Potteries), the 104 (D & G Bus), the 9A (D & G Bus), the 9B (D & G Bus), the 36 (First Potteries), the 36A (First Potteries). The most frequent is the 38, 25 times each weekday — board at High Street (stop T2) and get off at bus station (arrivals), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tunstall to Hanley?
Between 18 minutes on the 36 and 77 on the 39, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Tunstall to Hanley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:17 and the last around 23:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tunstall to Hanley?
Adult singles from Tunstall to Hanley: £2.40 on the 38, 103, 38A, 36 and 36A (First Potteries) and the 104, 9A and 9B (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.