49 Hanley to Middleport via Cobridge, Burslem
Operated by First Potteries. First bus 09:25, last bus 15:45. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 49? 40 other bus routes are numbered 49 elsewhere in the UK — see every 49 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 12:45 | 15:45 |
|---|---|---|
| bus station (stand P) | 12:45 | 15:45 |
| St John's Square (adj) | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| Angels Way (hail and ride) | 13:05 | 16:05 |
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.
Tickets on the 49
First Potteries publishes day tickets on this route for adults.
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 14 July 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices 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: Boxing Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 49
49 towards Middleport
All 17 stops
- bus station (stand P) Hanley
- Bethesda Street (stop B1) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S2) Hanley
- Vale Place (adj) Hanley
- Portland Street (adj) Hanley
- Cobridge Lights (adj) Cobridge
- Greyhound Way (adj) Cobridge
- Rushton Road (opp) Cobridge
- Orgreave Street (opp) Cobridge
- Adelaide Street (opp) Burslem
- Nile Street (opp) Burslem
- St John's Square (adj) Burslem
- Wycliffe Road (hail and ride) Burslem
- Furlong Lane (hail and ride) Burslem
- Furlong Lane (hail and ride) Middleport
- Supreme Street (hail and ride) Middleport
- Angels Way (hail and ride) Middleport
49 towards Hanley
All 17 stops
- Angels Way (hail and ride) Middleport
- Newport Lane (hail and ride) Middleport
- Newport Lane (hail and ride) Middleport
- Dale Street (adj) Middleport
- Old Town Hall (adj) Burslem
- Swan Bank (adj) Burslem
- Zion Street (adj) Burslem
- Adelaide Street (adj) Burslem
- Rushton Road (adj) Cobridge
- Hawthorn Street (adj) Cobridge
- Greyhound Way (opp) Cobridge
- Cobridge Lights (adj) Cobridge
- Vale Place (adj) Hanley
- Dudson Centre (opp) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S3) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S7) Hanley
- bus station (arrivals) Hanley
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 49 bus?
The first 49 departure leaves at 09:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 49 bus?
The last 49 leaves its first stop at 15:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 49 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £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 49 bus?
The 49 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.