2 Hanley circular via Northwood, Birches Head

Operated by First Potteries. First bus 17:20, last bus 21:45. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.90 to £2.40 — more.

2 buses on this route are also run by D & G Bus (28 journeys on weekdays) — those journeys are not in this timetable. Together, 34 journeys on weekdays.

Next towards Hanley (City Cent) from bus station (stand E): tomorrow 19:45

Wanted a different 2? 124 other bus routes are numbered 2 elsewhere in the UK — see every 2 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Hanley (City Cent) · Monday to Friday · 6 journeys

Stop	17:20	18:00	18:40	19:45	20:45	21:45
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

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

The 2 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Fares on the 2

Adult single £1.90 to £2.40

From to

Adult single fare table, stage to stage

£1.90	Birches Head / Northwood
£2.40	£1.90	Hanley, City Centre (IN)

Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Hanley (City Centre).

First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 28 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Potteries before you travel.

Tickets on the 2

First Potteries publishes day tickets on this route for adults and young people.

Adult Single · Young Person Single · Staffordshire Knot

A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.

Ticket types come from First Potteries's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Potteries.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with First Potteries before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 2

2 towards Hanley (City Cent)

All 30 stops

Towns & areas on this route

Hanley Northwood Birches Head

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?

First Potteries's published fares on the 2: adult single £1.90 to £2.40. 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 First Potteries via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.