21 Hanley (City Cent) ↔ Trentham
Operated by First Potteries. First bus 06:15, last bus 19:47. 58 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 21 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.
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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.
towards Trentham · Monday to Friday towards Trentham · Saturday towards Trentham · Sunday towards Hanley (City Cent) · Monday to Friday towards Hanley (City Cent) · Saturday towards Hanley (City Cent) · Sunday
| bus station (stand C) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 19:47 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus station (stand S) | 06:15 | 06:40 | 07:10 | 07:51 | 08:38 | 09:20 | 10:00 | 10:10 | 10:40 | 11:10 | 11:13 | 11:47 | 12:10 | 12:17 | 12:51 | 13:10 | 13:26 | 14:01 | 14:10 | 14:37 | 15:10 | 15:12 | 15:52 | 16:10 | 16:32 | 17:12 | 17:56 | 18:40 | 19:00 | · |
| Campbell Place (stop L1) | 06:22 | 06:47 | 07:19 | 08:04 | 08:51 | 09:28 | 10:08 | 10:20 | 10:49 | 11:20 | 11:22 | 11:56 | 12:20 | 12:27 | 13:01 | 13:20 | 13:36 | 14:13 | 14:20 | 14:49 | 15:20 | 15:23 | 16:03 | 16:20 | 16:45 | 17:24 | 18:08 | 18:49 | 19:09 | 19:56 |
| Trent Valley Road (opp) | 06:26 | 06:51 | 07:25 | 08:10 | 08:57 | 09:34 | 10:14 | 10:24 | 10:55 | 11:24 | 11:27 | 12:01 | 12:24 | 12:33 | 13:07 | 13:24 | 13:42 | 14:20 | 14:24 | 14:56 | 15:24 | 15:30 | 16:10 | 16:24 | 16:52 | 17:30 | 18:14 | 18:55 | 19:15 | 20:02 |
| Man-in-Space (opp) | 06:40 | 07:05 | 07:43 | 08:28 | 09:15 | 09:47 | 10:27 | 10:35 | 11:07 | 11:35 | 11:40 | 12:14 | 12:35 | 12:46 | 13:20 | 13:35 | 13:55 | 14:35 | 14:35 | 15:11 | 15:35 | 15:50 | 16:30 | 16:35 | 17:08 | 17:45 | 18:29 | 19:08 | 19:28 | 20:15 |
| Constance Avenue (hail and ride) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 10:37 | · | 11:37 | · | · | 12:37 | · | · | 13:37 | · | · | 14:37 | · | 15:37 | · | · | 16:37 | · | · | · | · | 19:36 | 20:23 |
Route map
All stops on route 21
21 towards Trentham
- bus station (stand C) Hanley
- bus station (stand S) Hanley
- Broad Street (stop B3) Hanley
- Victoria Square (adj) Shelton
- St Mark's Church (adj) Shelton
- Howard Place (adj) Shelton
- Cauldon campus (adj) Shelton
- Station Road end (adj) Shelton
- Civic Centre (opp) Stoke-upon-Trent
- Campbell Place (stop L1) Stoke-upon-Trent
- Penkhull New Road (opp) Stoke-upon-Trent
- Corporation Street (adj) Stoke-upon-Trent
- The Villas (opp) Oakhill
- James Street (opp) Oakhill
- Oakhill Avenue (opp) Oakhill
- Trent Valley Road (opp) Oakhill
- Rookery Lane (adj) Trent Vale
- Flash Lane (opp) Trent Vale
- Black Lion (opp) Trent Vale
- Riverside Road (opp) Trent Vale
- Church Lane (adj) Hanford
- Clermont Avenue (adj) Hanford
- Queen Mary Road (adj) Hanford
- Kings Road (adj) Hanford
- Janson Street (opp) Hanford
- Hanford Court (opp) Hanford
- Victory Park Drive (adj) Hanford
- Eastwick Crescent (adj) Trentham
- Man-in-Space (opp) Trentham
- Pacific Road (hail and ride) Trentham
- Constance Avenue (hail and ride) Trentham
21 towards Hanley (City Cent)
- Man-in-Space (opp) Trentham
- Pacific Road (hail and ride) Trentham
- Constance Avenue (hail and ride) Trentham
- Pacific Road (hail and ride) Trentham
- Man-in-Space (adj) Trentham
- Eastwick Crescent (opp) Trentham
- Health Centre (adj) Hanford
- Janson Street (adj) Hanford
- Hanford Court (adj) Hanford
- Niall Road (adj) Hanford
- Clermont Avenue (opp) Hanford
- Queen Mary Road (opp) Hanford
- Mayne Street (adj) Hanford
- Riverside Road (adj) Trent Vale
- Black Lion (adj) Trent Vale
- Flash Lane (adj) Trent Vale
- Trent Valley Road (adj) Oakhill
- Oakhill Avenue (adj) Oakhill
- James Street (adj) Oakhill
- The Villas (adj) Oakhill
- Corporation Street (opp) Stoke-upon-Trent
- Penkhull New Road (adj) Stoke-upon-Trent
- London Road (stop L2) Stoke-upon-Trent
- Campbell Place (stop L1) Stoke-upon-Trent
- Vale Street (opp) Stoke-upon-Trent
- St Andrew's Square (adj) Stoke-upon-Trent
- North Street (adj) Stoke-upon-Trent
- Newlands Street (adj) Shelton
- Cauldoin campus (opp) Shelton
- Howard Place (adj) Shelton
- Havelock Place (adj) Shelton
- Lindsay Street (opp) Shelton
- bus station (arrivals) Hanley
- John Street (stop J1) Hanley
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 30 Aug 2026 Norfolk & Norwich Hospital → Old Caton, Morrisons
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 May 2026 Operating between Canvey Island, Essex and Southend Travel Centre, Southend on Sea, Essex given service number 21 / 21S effective from 31 May 2026. To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 22 Feb 2026 Operating between Landwick Cottages, New Road, Great Wakering, Essex and Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend on Sea given service number 21 / 21S effective from 22 February 2026. To amend Route, Start & Finish Point, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 11 Jan 2026 Operating between Taunton and Burnham on Sea given service number 21 / 21A effective from 11 January 2026. To amend Stopping Places and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 21 bus?
The first 21 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 21 bus?
The last 21 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:47. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 21 bus cost?
The 21 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 21 bus?
The 21 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.