253 Berwick Rail Stn ↔ Dunbar
Operated by Borders Buses. First bus 05:55, last bus 18:35. 20 journeys on weekdays.
💷 The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Borders Buses sets the fares on the 253. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Dunbar · Monday to Friday towards Dunbar · Saturday towards Berwick Rail Stn · Monday to Friday towards Berwick Rail Stn · Saturday
| Railway Street (near) | 05:55 | 06:55 | 08:20 | 10:20 | 12:20 | 13:00 | 14:20 | 15:25 | 16:20 | 17:25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Flemington (Nr) | 06:06 | 07:06 | 08:31 | 10:31 | 12:31 | 13:11 | 14:31 | 15:36 | 16:31 | 17:36 |
| Upper Burnmouth (Opp 1) | 06:07 | 07:07 | 08:32 | 10:32 | 12:32 | 13:12 | 14:32 | 15:37 | · | · |
| Eyemouth High School (Opp) | 06:11 | 07:11 | 08:36 | 10:36 | 12:36 | 13:16 | 14:36 | 15:41 | · | · |
| Linkim Court (Nr) | 06:13 | 07:13 | 08:38 | 10:38 | 12:38 | 13:18 | 14:38 | 15:43 | · | · |
| Co-op Eyemouth (At) | 06:16 | 07:16 | 08:41 | 10:41 | 12:41 | 13:21 | 14:41 | 15:46 | · | · |
| Beanburn Ayton (Before) | 06:24 | 07:24 | 08:49 | 10:49 | 12:49 | · | 14:49 | · | 16:36 | 17:41 |
| Reston Station | 06:30 | 07:30 | 08:55 | 10:55 | 12:55 | · | 14:55 | · | 16:42 | · |
| Grantshouse Bus Shelter (Opp) | 06:41 | 07:41 | 09:06 | 11:06 | 13:06 | · | 15:06 | · | 16:53 | 17:55 |
| Bowling Green (At) | 06:49 | 07:49 | 09:14 | 11:14 | 13:14 | · | 15:14 | · | 17:01 | 18:03 |
| War Memorial (opp and after) | 06:59 | 07:59 | 09:24 | 11:24 | 13:24 | · | 15:24 | · | · | · |
| Broxburn (N-bound) | 07:04 | 08:04 | 09:29 | 11:29 | 13:29 | · | 15:29 | · | 17:12 | 18:14 |
| High Street (at 32) | 07:13 | 08:13 | 09:38 | 11:38 | 13:38 | · | 15:38 | · | 17:21 | 18:23 |
| Grahame Place (at) | 07:16 | 08:16 | 09:41 | 11:41 | 13:41 | · | 15:41 | · | 17:24 | 18:23 |
| Grammar School (at) | 07:18 | 08:18 | 09:43 | 11:43 | · | · | · | · | 17:26 | 18:28 |
| Grahame Place (opp) | 07:21 | 08:21 | 09:46 | 11:46 | · | · | · | · | 17:29 | 18:31 |
Route map
All stops on route 253
253 towards Dunbar
- Railway Street (near) Berwick-upon-Tweed
- North Road nursing home (opp) Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Cemetery Lodge (nr) Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Morrisons (near) Newfields
- Conundrum (nr) Ramparts Business Park
- Loughend (opp) Marshall Meadows
- New East Farm (nr) Marshall Meadows
- Maryfield Bridge (Nr 1) Lamberton
- East Flemington (Nr) Burnmouth
- Upper Burnmouth (Opp 1) Burnmouth
- Eyemouth High School (Opp) Eyemouth
- The Avenue (Opp) Eyemouth
- Linkim Court (Nr) Eyemouth
- Co-op Eyemouth (At) Eyemouth
- Victoria Road Car Park (Adj) Eyemouth
- The Avenue (Adj) Eyemouth
- Eyemouth High School (At) Eyemouth
- Beanburn Ayton (Before) Ayton
- Red Lion House (At) Ayton
- Lawfield Drive (At) Ayton
- Ladeside (W-Bound) Reston
- Reston Station Reston
- Ladeside (E-Bound) Reston
- Lemington Farm Rd End (Opp) Reston
- Houndwood N-Bound Houndwood
- Renton Bush (Opp) Grantshouse
- South Renton Rd End (Adj) Grantshouse
- Grantshouse Bus Shelter (Opp) Grantshouse
- Bowling Green (At) Cockburnspath
- Crowhill (opp) Innerwick
- War Memorial (opp and after) Innerwick
- Smithy Row (at) Innerwick
- Thurston Manor (nr) Innerwick
- Thurston (at) Innerwick
- Thurston Home Farm Cottages (at) Innerwick
- Broxmouth House (opp) Dunbar
- Broxburn (N-bound) Dunbar
- Comrie Avenue South (adj) Dunbar
- Comrie Avenue North (at) Dunbar
- Newhouse Terrace (at) Dunbar
- Parish Church (at) Dunbar
- Railway Station Dunbar
- High Street (at 32) Dunbar
- Bleachingfield (at) Dunbar
- Boroughdales (at) Dunbar
- Grahame Place (at) Dunbar
- Gala Green (at) Dunbar
- Grammar School (at) Dunbar
- Gala Green (opp) Dunbar
- Grahame Place (opp) Dunbar
253 towards Berwick Rail Stn
- Grahame Place (at) Dunbar
- Gala Green (at) Dunbar
- Grammar School (at) Dunbar
- Gala Green (opp) Dunbar
- Grahame Place (opp) Dunbar
- Boroughdales (opp) Dunbar
- Bleachingfield (opp) Dunbar
- High Street (at 33) Dunbar
- Railway Station (opp) Dunbar
- Parish Church (opp) Dunbar
- Newhouse Terrace (opp) Dunbar
- Comrie Avenue North (opp) Dunbar
- Comrie Avenue South (opp) Dunbar
- Broxburn (S-bound) Dunbar
- Broxmouth House (at) Dunbar
- Thurston Home Farm Cottages (opp) Innerwick
- Thurston (opp) Innerwick
- Thurston Manor (opp) Innerwick
- Smithy Row (opp) Innerwick
- War Memorial (at) Innerwick
- Crowhill (at) Innerwick
- Bowling Green (Opp) Cockburnspath
- Grantshouse Bus Shelter (At) Grantshouse
- South Renton Rd End (Opp) Grantshouse
- Renton Bush (o/s) Grantshouse
- Houndwood S-Bound Houndwood
- Lemington Farm Road End (Nr) Reston
- Burnmouth A1 (At) Burnmouth
- Ladeside (W-Bound) Reston
- Reston Station Reston
- Ladeside (E-Bound) Reston
- Lawfield Drive (Opp) Ayton
- Red Lion House (Opp) Ayton
- Old Town Ayton (After) Ayton
- Eyemouth High School (Opp) Eyemouth
- The Avenue (Opp) Eyemouth
- Linkim Court (Nr) Eyemouth
- Co-op Eyemouth (At) Eyemouth
- Victoria Road Car Park (Adj) Eyemouth
- The Avenue (Adj) Eyemouth
- Eyemouth High School (At) Eyemouth
- Eyemouth High School Campus (At) Eyemouth
- Burnmouth Village Hall (At) Burnmouth
- Upper Burnmouth (o/s 1) Burnmouth
- Maryfield Bridge (Opp 14) Lamberton
- New East Farm (opp) Marshall Meadows
- Folly Farm (nr) Marshall Meadows
- Conundrum (opp) Ramparts Business Park
- Morrisons (opp) Newfields
- Magdelene (southbound) Highfields Estate
- Cemetery Lodge (opp) Berwick-upon-Tweed
- North Road nursing home (o/s) Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Berwick Railway Station Berwick-upon-Tweed
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 14 Dec 2025 Operating between Grantshouse, Main Street and Dunbar, Grahame Place given service number 253 effective from 14 December 2025. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 20 Oct 2025 Operating between Grantshouse, Main Street and Dunbar, Grahame Place given service number 253 effective from 20 October 2025. To amend Route, Start & Finish Point, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 20 Oct 2025 Operating between Haddington and Edinburgh Bus Station given service number 253 effective from 20 October 2025.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Berwick-upon-TweedDunbarEyemouthInnerwickAytonNewfieldsRamparts Business ParkHighfields EstateGrantshouseBurnmouthRestonMarshall Meadows
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 253 bus?
The first 253 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 253 bus?
The last 253 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 253 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Borders Buses sets the fares on the 253. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 253 bus?
The 253 is operated by Borders Buses.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.