40 Newstead to Mount Pleasant via Blurton, Longton
Operated by First Potteries. Registered as running via Hanley Bus Station, Stoke Rail Station, Longton, Wedgewood. First bus 09:30, last bus 14:30. 11 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.90 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 40? 33 other bus routes are numbered 40 elsewhere in the UK — see every 40 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 to Longton | 13:30 | 14:30 to Longton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Avenue shops (adj) | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 |
| bus station (stand 2) | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:43 | 13:45 | 14:45 |
| Beech Grove (adj) | 09:56 | 10:56 | 11:56 | · | 13:56 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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.
Fares on the 40
Adult single £1.90 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.90 | Dresden | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.40 | £1.90 | Longton | ||
| £2.40 | £2.40 | £1.90 | Blurton | |
| £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £1.90 | Heron Cross |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Newstead.
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 40
First Potteries publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Single · Young Person Single
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, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 40
40 towards Mount Pleasant
All 32 stops
- Wimborne Avenue shops (adj) Newstead
- Yeovil Place (adj) Newstead
- Ufton Close (opp) Newstead
- Shepley Grove (adj) Newstead
- Thatcham Green (adj) Newstead
- Twyning Green (adj) Newstead
- Barlaston Road (adj) Newstead
- Douglas Macmillan Hospice (opp) Newstead
- The Gables (opp) Blurton
- Maythorne Road (adj) Blurton
- Longton Park (opp) Dresden
- Cocknage Road (hail and ride) Dresden
- Chaplin Road (hail and ride) Dresden
- Belgrave Crescent (adj) Florence
- Atholl Road (opp) Florence
- Chaplin Road (adj) Longton
- Dunrobin Street (adj) Longton
- Longton Library (adj) Longton
- Edensor Road (adj) Longton
- Longton Exchange (opp) Longton
- bus station (stand 2) Longton
- Foley Road (adj) Longton
- The John Marston (opp) Blurton
- Swingle Hill Road (opp) Blurton
- St Paul's Church (adj) Blurton
- Longton Hall Surgery (opp) Blurton
- Cemlyn Avenue (adj) Blurton
- Hollybush Road (adj) Hollybush
- Highfield Drive (adj) Hollybush
- Derry Street (adj) Heron Cross
- Heron House (opp) Heron Cross
- Beech Grove (adj) Mount Pleasant
40 towards Newstead
All 36 stops
- Beech Grove (adj) Mount Pleasant
- Ridley Street (adj) Mount Pleasant
- Smithpool Road (hail and ride) Fenton
- railway bridge (adj) Fenton
- Stewart Street (adj) Fenton
- Smithpool Road (opp) Fenton
- Albert Square (adj) Fenton
- Tirley Street (adj) Fenton
- The Locomotive (opp) Heron Cross
- Bourne Street (opp) Heron Cross
- Highfield Drive (opp) Hollybush
- Hollybush Road (opp) Hollybush
- Cemlyn Avenue (opp) Blurton
- Longton Hall Surgery (adj) Blurton
- Conifer Grove (adj) Blurton
- Swingle Hill Road (adj) Blurton
- The John Marston (adj) Blurton
- Thanet Grove (adj) Longton
- Red House Crescent (opp) Longton
- Heathcote Road (adj) Longton
- bus station (stand 2) Longton
- Market Street (adj) Longton
- Dunrobin Street (opp) Longton
- Chaplin Road (adj) Longton
- Atholl Road (adj) Florence
- Belgrave Crescent (opp) Florence
- Chaplin Road (hail and ride) Dresden
- Cocknage Road (hail and ride) Dresden
- Cocknage Road (adj) Dresden
- Longton Park (adj) Dresden
- Maythorne Road (opp) Blurton
- The Gables (adj) Blurton
- Douglas Macmillan Hospice (adj) Newstead
- Barlaston Road (adj) Newstead
- Twyning Green (opp) Newstead
- Wimborne Avenue shops (adj) Newstead
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 19 July 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 23 February 2025 Saturdays only.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (City of Stoke on Trent Council.).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD0000003/194 · Changes in City of Stoke-on-Trent Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 40 bus?
The first 40 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 40 bus?
The last 40 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 40 bus cost?
First Potteries's published fares on the 40: adult single £1.90 to £3.00. The 40 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 40 bus?
The 40 is operated by First Potteries.
Timetable data from First Potteries via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD0000003/194. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.