The average bus between Bristol and Hanley takes 5h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Hanley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Bristol and Hanley. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Hanley at 4:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Hanley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Hanley. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Hanley station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Bristol to Hanley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Hanley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Bristol to Hanley bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Bristol and Hanley is 177 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 4h 5m.