501 Stoke-upon-Trent

Operated by First Potteries. First bus 09:15, last bus 15:45. 28 journeys on weekdays.

The 501 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.

501 towards Stoke-upon-Trent — Monday to Friday (14 journeys)
Stoke-on-Trent rail station (adj) ··············
bus station (stand P) 09:2509:2510:2510:2511:2511:2512:2512:2513:2513:2514:2514:2515:2515:25
Waterworld (adj) 09:4009:4010:4010:4011:4011:4012:4012:4013:4013:4014:4014:4015:4015:40
Marks & Spencer (adj) 09:5009:5010:5010:5011:5011:5012:5012:5013:5013:5014:5014:5015:5015:50
Stoke-on-Trent rail station (adj) 09:1509:1510:1510:1511:1511:1512:1512:1513:1513:1514:1514:1515:1515:15

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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.