7 Hanley to Kidsgrove via Sneyd Green, Chell

Operated by D & G Bus. First bus 07:52, last bus 17:10. 18 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.40 — more.

7 buses on this route are also run by First Potteries (22 journeys on weekdays) — those journeys are not in this timetable. Together, 40 journeys on weekdays.

Next towards Kidsgrove from bus station (stand L): 13:50, 14:50, 16:00

Next towards Hanley from Lorraine Street (adj): 13:17, 14:17, 15:17

Wanted a different 7? 99 other bus routes are numbered 7 elsewhere in the UK — see every 7 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Kidsgrove, Lorraine Street · Monday to Friday · 9 journeys
Stop 08:4009:5010:5011:5012:5013:5014:5016:0017:10
bus station (stand L) 08:4009:5010:5011:5012:5013:5014:5016:0017:10
Moorland Road (adj) 08:5310:0311:0312:0313:0314:0315:0316:1317:23
Beswick Road (adj) 09:0110:1111:1112:1113:1114:1115:1116:2117:31
Lorraine Street (opp) 09:0610:1611:1612:1613:1614:1615:1616:2617:36
Queen Street (adj) ·········

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.

The 7 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 →

Fares on the 7

Adult single £2.40

The same for any journey on the 7, however far you go.

Centrebus Group's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 9 October 2026. Fares change — check with D & G Bus before you travel.

Tickets on the 7

D & G Bus publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.

U19 Single · Adult Single

Ticket types come from D & G Bus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with D & G Bus.

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 D & G Bus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve 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 7

Service registration & registered changes

Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Staffordshire County Council.).

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD1128125/154 · Changes in City of Stoke-on-Trent Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 7 bus?

The first 7 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:52 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 7 bus?

The last 7 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 7 bus cost?

D & G Bus's published fares on the 7: adult single £2.40. The 7 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. D & G Bus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 7 bus?

The 7 is operated by D & G Bus.

Timetable data from D & G Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD1128125/154. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.