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On the Buses

6.219711h 28mPGMovieComedy

Stan gets a little annoyed when his Mum and Sister keep buying expensive items on hire purchase, but the money he earns for overtime working as a bus driver means that he can afford it... just! His job is secure, as bus drivers are hard to…

DirectorHarry Booth
WritersRonald Wolfe·Ronald Chesney
ProducersRonald Wolfe·Ronald Chesney

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Harry Booth

RVReg Varney
Reg Varney
Stan Butler
DHDoris Hare
Doris Hare
Mrs. Butler
MRMichael Robbins
Michael Robbins
Arthur Rudge
AKAnna Karen
Anna Karen
Olive Rudge
SLStephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis
Inspector Blakey
BGBob Grant
Bob Grant
Jack Harper
ALAndria Lawrence
Andria Lawrence
Betty
PAPat Ashton
Pat Ashton
Sally
BOBrian Oulton
Brian Oulton
Manager
PCPamela Cundell
Pamela Cundell
Ruby Wilson
PCPat Coombs
Pat Coombs
Vera Hughes
WRWendy Richard
Wendy Richard
Housewife

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On the Buses — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams On the Buses?

On the Buses isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is On the Buses on Netflix?

No, On the Buses is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is On the Buses on Amazon Prime Video?

On the Buses isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch On the Buses for free?

On the Buses isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to On the Buses?

Yes — On the Buses is followed by Mutiny on the Buses (1972) in the On the Buses Collection.

Is there a prequel to On the Buses?

On the Buses is the first film in the On the Buses Collection.

Is On the Buses part of a trilogy?

Yes — On the Buses is part of a trilogy, alongside Mutiny on the Buses (1972) and Holiday on the Buses (1973).

How many movies are in the On the Buses Collection?

There are 3 films in the On the Buses Collection: On the Buses (1971), Mutiny on the Buses (1972) and Holiday on the Buses (1973).