2 Hanley ↔ Hanley (City Cent)
Operated by First Potteries. First bus 17:20, last bus 21:45. 6 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| bus station (stand E) | · | · | · | 19:45 | 20:45 | 21:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus station (stand X) | 17:20 | 18:00 | 18:40 | · | · | · |
| Grove Academy (adj) | 17:30 | 18:10 | 18:47 | 19:51 | 20:51 | 21:51 |
| Janet Place (adj) | 17:32 | 18:12 | 18:49 | 19:53 | 20:53 | 21:53 |
| Diana Road shops (adj) | 17:37 | 18:17 | 18:54 | 19:57 | 20:57 | 21:57 |
| Providence Square (adj) | 17:42 | 18:22 | 18:59 | 20:02 | 21:02 | 22:02 |
| bus station (arrivals) | 17:50 | 18:30 | 19:07 | 20:09 | 21:09 | 22:09 |
Route map
All stops on route 2
2 towards Hanley (City Cent)
- bus station (stand E) Hanley
- Marsh Street (stop M1) Hanley
- bus station (stand X) Hanley
- Bethesda Street (stop B1) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S2) Hanley
- Quadrant Road (stop Q1) Hanley
- Old Town Road (opp) Hanley
- Plough Street (opp) Northwood
- Providence Square (opp) Northwood
- Grove Academy (adj) Northwood
- Rose Street (adj) Northwood
- Janet Place (adj) Northwood
- Mayfield Avenue (opp) Northwood
- Athena Road (adj) Birches Head
- Monsal Grove (adj) Birches Head
- Chilgrove Close (opp) Birches Head
- Delius Grove (opp) Birches Head
- Earlswood Road (opp) Birches Head
- Diana Road shops (adj) Birches Head
- Birches Head Road (adj) Birches Head
- Donald Road (opp) Birches Head
- Bradford Terrace (adj) Birches Head
- Hammersley Street (adj) Birches Head
- Lockett Street (adj) Birches Head
- Providence Square (adj) Northwood
- Old Town Road (adj) Hanley
- Quadrant Road (stop Q2) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S3) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S7) Hanley
- bus station (arrivals) Hanley
Service history & registered changes
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Great Yarmouth Market Gates, Temple Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk → James Paget Hospital, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
- 🆕 Registered effective 23 Jul 2026 Operating between Weymouth King's Statue and Littlemoor, Brisbane Road given service number 2 effective from 23 July 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 23 May 2026 Operating between Weymouth King's Statue and Littlemoor, Brisbane Road given service number 2 effective from 23 May 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 12 Apr 2026 Operating between Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride and Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride given service number 2 / 2A effective from 12 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 2 bus?
The first 2 departure on weekdays leaves at 17:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 2 bus?
The last 2 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 2 bus cost?
The 2 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. First Potteries day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 2 bus?
The 2 is operated by First Potteries.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.