5 Hanley to Abbey Hulton via Bucknall

Operated by First Potteries. First bus 05:47, last bus 22:47. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.40 — more.

5 buses on this route are also run by D & G Bus (60 journeys on weekdays) and Scraggs (16 journeys on weekdays) — theirs are not in this timetable. Together, 86 journeys on weekdays.

Next towards Abbey Hulton from bus station (stand E): 19:12

Next towards Hanley from Abbots Square (adj): 19:29

Wanted a different 5? 100 other bus routes are numbered 5 elsewhere in the UK — see every 5 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Abbey Hulton · Monday to Friday · 5 journeys

Stop	19:12	20:12	21:12	22:12	22:47
bus station (stand E)	19:12	20:12	21:12	22:12	22:47
Trent Bridge (opp)	19:18	20:18	21:18	22:18	22:53
Abbots Square (adj)	19:29	20:29	21:29	22:29	23:04

Stop	07:22	19:12	20:12	21:12	22:12	22:47
bus station (stand E)	07:22	19:12	20:12	21:12	22:12	22:47
Trent Bridge (opp)	07:28	19:18	20:18	21:18	22:18	22:53
Abbots Square (adj)	07:42	19:29	20:29	21:29	22:29	23:04

Stop	05:47	19:29	20:29	21:29	22:29
Abbots Square (adj)	05:47	19:29	20:29	21:29	22:29
Cliveden Road (adj)	05:52	19:32	20:32	21:32	22:32
bus station (arrivals)	06:06	19:44	20:43	21:43	22:43

Stop	06:57	07:42	19:29	20:29	21:29	22:29
Abbots Square (adj)	06:57	07:42	19:29	20:29	21:29	22:29
Cliveden Road (adj)	07:02	07:47	19:32	20:32	21:32	22:32
bus station (arrivals)	07:16	08:01	19:45	20:44	21:44	22:44

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.

The 5 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 5

Adult single £2.40

The same for any journey on the 5, however far you go.

First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 28 August 2026. Fares change — check with First Potteries before you travel.

Tickets on the 5

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, 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.

Tuesday, 29 December 2026
towards Hanley: 1 journey, first 05:47
Wednesday, 30 December 2026
towards Hanley: 1 journey, first 05:47
Saturday, 2 January 2027
towards Abbey Hulton: 1 journey, first 07:22 towards Hanley: 2 journeys, first 06:57

Route map

All stops on route 5

5 towards Abbey Hulton

All 19 stops

5 towards Hanley

All 22 stops

Abbots Square (adj) Abbey Hulton
Tranter Road (hail and ride) Abbey Hulton
Holehouse Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
Whitehouse Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
Hulton Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
Blakelow Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
Abbey Court (adj) Abbey Hulton
Castle Grove (adj) Abbey Hulton
Cliveden Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
Bryant Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
Werrington Road (adj) Bucknall
Central Avenue (opp) Bucknall
Winston Place (adj) Bucknall
Trent Bridge (adj) Bucknall
New Finney Gardens (opp) Bucknall
Somerset Road (opp) Hanley
Wellington Road (adj) Hanley
Potteries Way (opp) Hanley
Quadrant Road (stop Q2) Hanley
Stafford Street (stop S4) Hanley
Stafford Street (stop S7) Hanley
bus station (arrivals) Hanley

Towns & areas on this route

Hanley Abbey Hulton Bucknall

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 5 bus?

The first 5 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:47 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 5 bus?

The last 5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:47. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 5 bus cost?

First Potteries's published fares on the 5: adult single £2.40. The 5 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 5 bus?

The 5 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.