5 Hanley (City Cent) ↔ Abbey Hulton
Operated by First Potteries. First bus 05:47, last bus 22:47. 10 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| 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 |
Route map
All stops on route 5
5 towards Abbey Hulton
- bus station (stand E) Hanley
- Old Hall Street (stop O1) Hanley
- St Ann Street (adj) Hanley
- Somerset Road (adj) Hanley
- Ivy House Road (opp) Hanley
- New Finney Gardens (adj) Bucknall
- Trent Bridge (opp) Bucknall
- Northfleet Street (adj) Bucknall
- Central Avenue (adj) Bucknall
- Werrington Road (adj) Bucknall
- Bryant Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Granville Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Castle Grove (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Abbey Court (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Blakelow Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Hulton Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Birchfield Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Elmcroft Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Abbots Square (adj) Abbey Hulton
5 towards Hanley (City Cent)
- Holehouse Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Abbots Square (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Tranter Road (hail and ride) Abbey Hulton
- Whitehouse Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Abbey Court (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Blakelow Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Hulton Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Bryant Road (opp) Abbey Hulton
- Cliveden Road (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Castle Grove (adj) Abbey Hulton
- Central Avenue (opp) Bucknall
- Werrington Road (adj) 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
- Stafford Street (stop S4) Hanley
- Quadrant Road (stop Q2) Hanley
- bus station (arrivals) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S7) Hanley
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 7 Jun 2026 Operating between Fareham Bus Station and Gosport Bus Station given service number 5 effective from 07 June 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 31 May 2026 Operating between Halton Moor and Leeds, Circular given service number 5 / 5A effective from 31 May 2026. To amend Route.
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.