50 Hanley to Lightwood via Fenton, Longton

Operated by Stanton's of Stoke. First bus 09:25, last bus 14:40. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.

Next towards Lightwood from bus station (stand D): tomorrow 09:25

Next towards Hanley from Castleton Road (adj): tomorrow 09:55

Wanted a different 50? 42 other bus routes are numbered 50 elsewhere in the UK — see every 50 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Lightwood, Castleton Road unless marked “to …” · Monday to Friday · 5 journeys
Stop 09:2510:3511:4512:5514:40 to Transport Interchange
bus station (stand D) 09:2510:3511:4512:5514:40
Park Street (adj) 09:3410:4411:5413:0414:49
Fenpark Road (hail and ride) 09:3510:4511:5513:0514:50
bus station (stand 5) 09:4510:5512:0513:1514:55
Castleton Road (adj) 09:5411:0412:1413:25·

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Stanton's of Stoke whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 50

Adult single £2.00

The same for any journey on the 50, however far you go.

Stantons of Stoke's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 September 2026. Fares change — check with Stanton's of Stoke before you travel.

Tickets on the 50

Stanton's of Stoke publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children, young people and students.

Young Person Single · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single · Student Single · Adult Fares Return · Adult Fares Single

Ticket types come from Stanton's of Stoke's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 19 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stanton's of Stoke.

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 50

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 50 bus?

The first 50 departure on weekdays 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 50 bus?

The last 50 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 50 bus cost?

Stanton's of Stoke's published fares on the 50: adult single £2.00. 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 50 bus?

The 50 is operated by Stanton's of Stoke.

Timetable data from Stanton's of Stoke via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Stanton's of Stoke last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 17 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.