51 Hanley to Wolstanton via Cobridge, Festival Park
Operated by First Potteries. First bus 09:50, last bus 16:20. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 51? 49 other bus routes are numbered 51 elsewhere in the UK — see every 51 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus station (stand P) | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 |
| Fowlea Road (adj) | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 14:05 | 15:05 |
| Marks & Spencer (adj) | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Tickets on the 51
First Potteries publishes day tickets on this route for adults.
Staffordshire Knot
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from First Potteries's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 14 July 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with First Potteries.
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 First Potteries before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Boxing Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 51
51 towards Wolstanton
All 19 stops
- bus station (stand P) Hanley
- Bethesda Street (stop B1) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S2) Hanley
- Vale Place (adj) Hanley
- Portland Street (adj) Hanley
- Cobridge Lights (adj) Cobridge
- Greyhound Way (adj) Cobridge
- Stadium Court (adj) Festival Park
- 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
- OverclockersUK (opp) Festival Park
- Spitfire island (opp) Festival Park
- Asda Supermarket (adj) Wolstanton
- Marks & Spencer (adj) Wolstanton
51 towards Hanley
All 17 stops
- Marks & Spencer (adj) Wolstanton
- OverclockersUK (adj) Festival Park
- Fowlea Road (opp) Festival Park
- Shelton Boulevard (adj) 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
- Cobridge Lights (adj) Cobridge
- Vale Place (adj) Hanley
- Dudson Centre (opp) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S3) Hanley
- Stafford Street (stop S7) Hanley
- bus station (arrivals) Hanley
Service registration & registered changes
- New service from 1 November 2026 Hanley Bus Station → Wolstanton Retail Park
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD0000003/200 · Changes in City of Stoke-on-Trent Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51 bus?
The first 51 departure leaves at 09:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 51 bus?
The last 51 leaves its first stop at 16:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £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 51 bus?
The 51 is operated by First Potteries.
Is the 51 bus timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the 51 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 1 November 2026. See the registration record for details.
Timetable data from First Potteries via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD0000003/200. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.