42 Ball Green to Hanley via Abbey Hulton, Bucknall
Operated by Stanton's of Stoke. Registered as running via Milton, Abbey Hulton. First bus 09:30, last bus 14:00. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 42? 38 other bus routes are numbered 42 elsewhere in the UK — see every 42 bus timetable by area.
- Funded by UK Government through Stoke-on-Trent City Council
| Stop | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiliamson Avenue (adj) | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 |
| Magnolia Drive (opp) | 09:34 | 10:34 | 11:34 | 12:34 | 13:34 |
| crossroads (adj) | 09:39 | 10:39 | 11:39 | 12:39 | 13:39 |
| Barratt Gardens (adj) | 09:39 | 10:39 | 11:39 | 12:39 | 13:39 |
| Abbots Square (adj) | 09:44 | 10:44 | 11:44 | 12:44 | 13:44 |
| Leek Road (adj) | 09:48 | 10:48 | 11:48 | 12:48 | 13:48 |
| Mayfield Avenue (near) | 09:51 | 10:51 | 11:51 | 12:51 | 13:51 |
| bus station (arrivals) | 09:58 | 10:58 | 11:58 | 12:58 | 13:58 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
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 Stanton's of Stoke before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, 28 December 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 42
42 towards Hanley
All 36 stops
- Wiliamson Avenue (adj) Ball Green
- Mill View (adj) Ball Green
- Broomfield Road (adj) Ball Green
- St Nicholas Avenue (opp) Norton in the Moors
- Co-op (opp) Norton in the Moors
- St Bartholomew's Church (opp) Norton in the Moors
- Norton Primary Academy (opp) Norton in the Moors
- Magnolia Drive (opp) Norton in the Moors
- Lightwater Grove (adj) Milton
- Foxley Lane (opp) Milton
- The Millrace (opp) Milton
- Millrise Road (adj) Milton
- crossroads (adj) Milton
- Barratt Gardens (adj) Carmountside
- Crematorium Gates (adj) Carmountside
- Woodhead Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Friars Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Abbots Road (hail and ride) Abbey Hulton
- Crestbrook Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Abbots Square (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Abbots Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Abbey Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Whitehouse Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Leek Road (adj) Bucknall
- Cromer Road (opp) Bucknall
- Cromer Road (hail and ride) Bucknall
- Caldon Canal bridge (adj) Bucknall
- Mayfield Avenue (near) Northwood
- Janet Place (opp) Northwood
- Bold Street (opp) Northwood
- Dundas Street (adj) Northwood
- Old Town Road (adj) Hanley
- Quadrant Road (stop Q2) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S3) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S6) Hanley
- bus station (arrivals) Hanley
42 towards Ball Green
All 41 stops
- bus station (stand W) Hanley
- Bethesda Street (stop B1) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S1) 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
- Cromer Road (western hail and ride) Northwood
- Cromer Road workshops (adj) Bucknall
- Trent Valley path (adj) Bucknall
- Cromer Road (hail and ride) Bucknall
- Cromer Road (adj) Bucknall
- Leek Road (adj) Bucknall
- Whitehouse Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Abbey Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Abbots Square (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Abbots Road (hail and ride) Abbey Hulton
- Uplands Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Friars Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Woodhead Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Crematorium Gates (opp) Carmountside
- Barratt Gardens (opp) Carmountside
- Milton Primary Academy (opp) Milton
- Adams Street (adj) Milton
- Millrise Road (adj) Milton
- The Millrace (adj) Milton
- Foxley Lane (adj) Milton
- Lightwater Grove (opp) Milton
- Magnolia Drive (adj) Norton in the Moors
- Norton Primary Academy (adj) Norton in the Moors
- St Bartholomew's Church (adj) Norton in the Moors
- Co-op (adj) Norton in the Moors
- Flatts Road (opp) Norton in the Moors
- St Nicholas Avenue (adj) Norton in the Moors
- Moss Street (adj) Ball Green
- Hesketh Avenue (adj) Ball Green
- Wilding Road (adj) Ball Green
- Wiliamson Avenue (adj) Ball Green
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 14 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 30 September 2024 Monday to Friday
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (City of Stoke on Trent Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD1126532/16 · Changes in City of Stoke-on-Trent Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 42 bus?
The first 42 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 42 bus?
The last 42 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 42 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Stanton's of Stoke day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 42 bus?
The 42 is operated by Stanton's of Stoke.
Timetable data from Stanton's of Stoke via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD1126532/16. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.