251 Nairn circular via Loch Loy, Tradespark
Operated by Highland Council. First bus 09:30, last bus 16:40. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 251? 9 other bus routes are numbered 251 elsewhere in the UK — see every 251 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:40 | 13:40 to Loch Loy | 16:40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's (at) | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 16:40 |
| Clubhouse (before) | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 16:45 |
| Montgomerie Drive (at) | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:47 | 13:47 | 16:47 |
| Findhorn Street South (at) | 09:39 | 10:39 | 11:39 | 12:49 | 13:49 | 16:49 |
| Clubhouse (opp) | 09:43 | 10:43 | 11:43 | 12:53 | 13:53 | 16:53 |
| Sainsbury's (at) | 09:50 | 10:50 | · | 13:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank of Scotland (at) | 09:56 | 10:56 | · | 13:06 | 14:06 | 17:06 |
| Elizabeth Street (o/s) | 09:58 | 10:58 | · | 13:08 | 14:08 | 17:08 |
| Hospital (o/s) | 10:01 | 11:01 | · | 13:11 | 14:11 | 17:11 |
| Bus Station | 10:02 | 11:02 | 11:45 | 13:12 | 14:12 | 17:12 |
| Spar Shop (opp) | 10:08 | 11:08 | · | 13:18 | 14:18 | 17:18 |
| A96 Junction (before) | 10:10 | 11:10 | · | 13:20 | 14:20 | 17:20 |
| Beech Avenue (before) | 10:14 | 11:14 | · | 13:24 | 14:24 | 17:24 |
| Wyvis Drive (after) | 10:15 | 11:15 | · | 13:25 | 14:25 | 17:25 |
| Bus Station | 10:20 | 11:20 | · | 13:30 | 14:30 | 17:30 |
| Sainsburys (opp) | 10:25 | 11:25 | · | 13:35 | · | 17:40 |
| Clubhouse (before) | · | · | · | · | 14:35 | · |
| Montgomerie Drive (at) | · | · | · | · | 14:37 | · |
| Findhorn Street South (at) | · | · | · | · | 14:39 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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.
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 Highland Council before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Nairn: 6 journeys, first 09:30
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Nairn: 6 journeys, first 09:30
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Nairn: 6 journeys, first 09:30
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Nairn: 6 journeys, first 09:30
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Nairn: 6 journeys, first 09:30
- Monday, 4 January 2027 towards Nairn: 6 journeys, first 09:30
Route map
All stops on route 251
251 towards Nairn
All 37 stops
- Sainsbury's (at) Nairn
- Clubhouse (before) Loch Loy
- Montgomerie Drive (at) Loch Loy
- Table Road (at) Loch Loy
- Findhorn Street South (at) Loch Loy
- Moriston Street North (at) Loch Loy
- Spires Crescent (at) Loch Loy
- Montgomerie Drive (opp) Loch Loy
- Clubhouse (opp) Loch Loy
- Railway Bridge (before) Nairn
- Sainsbury's (at) Nairn
- Lochloy Road (NW-bound) Nairn
- Bank of Scotland (at) Nairn
- Elizabeth Street (o/s) Queens Park
- Mill Road Flats (o/s) Queens Park
- Hospital (o/s) Nairn
- Bus Station Nairn
- Fraser Park (at) Nairn
- Beech Avenue (opp) Nairn
- Duncan Drive (at) Nairn
- Loch Avenue (at) Tradespark
- Spar Shop (opp) Tradespark
- Cameron Road (opp) Tradespark
- A96 Junction (before) Tradespark
- Tradespark Road (at) Tradespark
- Morlich Crescent (opp) Achareidh
- Beech Avenue (before) Achareidh
- Wyvis Drive (after) Achareidh
- Fraser Park (opp) Nairn
- Bus Station Nairn
- St Ninian Road (opp) Nairn
- Lochloy Road (before) Nairn
- Sainsburys (opp) Nairn
- Clubhouse (before) Loch Loy
- Montgomerie Drive (at) Loch Loy
- Table Road (at) Loch Loy
- Findhorn Street South (at) Loch Loy
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 251 bus?
The first 251 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 251 bus?
The last 251 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 251 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Highland Council sets the fares on the 251. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 251 bus?
The 251 is operated by Highland Council.
Timetable data from Highland Council via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.