Kingfisher
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Kingfisher is the name for our service operating between Hanley, Cheadle and Uttoxeter.
Operating every hour during the day, Monday-Saturday it offers easy connections throughout the area. Plus, you can easily connect with EMR services at Uttoexter to Derby & Crewe (see timetable for full details).
Like all of our services, contactless payments are accepted on board - as well as Apple Pay & Google Pay. You can also buy your travel in advance on our app. Concessionary pass holder? No problem - you can travel for free, after 0930 Monday-Friday and all day weekends and bank holidays. Before 0930 Monday-Friday, get a discounted £2 single fare when you show your pass.
Potteries 'network' tickets are valid throughout the route*.
You'll be able to see the timetable at the bottom of this page after the service has started, for now you can see it on our forthcoming timetables page.
*Potteries area tickets are valid between Hanley & Cellarhead Crossroads
KF
KF: Hanley (City Centre) - Uttoxeter (Rail Station) ( Kingfisher )
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