501 Stoke-upon-Trent
Operated by First Potteries. First bus 09:15, last bus 15:45. 28 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.
| Stoke-on-Trent rail station (adj) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus station (stand P) | 09:25 | 09:25 | 10:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 14:25 | 15:25 | 15:25 |
| Waterworld (adj) | 09:40 | 09:40 | 10:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 14:40 | 15:40 | 15:40 |
| Marks & Spencer (adj) | 09:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 15:50 |
| Stoke-on-Trent rail station (adj) | 09:15 | 09:15 | 10:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 15:15 |
Route map
All stops on route 501
501 towards Stoke-upon-Trent
- Stoke-on-Trent rail station (adj) Stoke-upon-Trent
- bus station (stand P) Hanley
- John Street (stop J1) Hanley
- Stadium Court (adj) Festival Park
- Greyhound Way (adj) Cobridge
- Morrisons supermarket (opp) Festival Park
- Home Bargains (opp) Festival Park
- Festival Way (adj) Festival Park
- Double Tree Hotel (adj) Festival Park
- Waterworld (adj) Festival Park
- canal bridge (adj) Festival Park
- Fowlea Road (adj) Festival Park
- Spitfire island (opp) Festival Park
- OverclockersUK (opp) Festival Park
- Asda Supermarket (adj) Wolstanton
- Marks & Spencer (adj) Wolstanton
- Stoke-on-Trent rail station (adj) Stoke-upon-Trent
501 inbound
- Stoke-on-Trent rail station (opp) Stoke-upon-Trent
- Asda Supermarket (adj) Wolstanton
- Marks & Spencer (adj) Wolstanton
- OverclockersUK (adj) Festival Park
- Shelton Boulevard (adj) Festival Park
- Fowlea Road (opp) Festival Park
- canal bridge (adj) Festival Park
- Waterworld (opp) Festival Park
- Double Tree Hotel (opp) Festival Park
- Festival Way (adj) Festival Park
- Morrisons supermarket (adj) Festival Park
- Stadium Court (opp) Festival Park
- Greyhound Way (opp) Cobridge
- bus station (stand W) Hanley
- John Street (stop J1) Hanley
- Stoke-on-Trent rail station (opp) Stoke-upon-Trent
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 501 bus?
The first 501 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 501 bus?
The last 501 on weekdays 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 501 bus cost?
The 501 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 501 bus?
The 501 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.