5 Hanley (City Cent) ↔ Abbey Hulton

Operated by First Potteries. First bus 05:47, last bus 22:47. 10 journeys on weekdays.

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 →

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.

5 towards Abbey Hulton — Monday to Friday (5 journeys)
bus station (stand E) 19:1220:1221:1222:1222:47
Trent Bridge (opp) 19:1820:1821:1822:1822:53
Abbots Square (adj) 19:2920:2921:2922:2923:04

Route map

All stops on route 5

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

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?

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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.