253 Grantshouse to Berwick-upon-Tweed via Ayton, Eyemouth
Operated by Borders Buses. Registered as running via Eyemouth - Innerwick - Dunbar, Haddington. First bus 05:55, last bus 19:11. 16 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 253? 6 other bus routes are numbered 253 elsewhere in the UK — see every 253 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:48 | 09:11 | 10:31 | 12:31 | 14:31 | 16:31 | 18:11 | 19:11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantshouse Bus Shelter (At) | 07:48 | 09:11 | 10:31 | 12:31 | 14:31 | 16:31 | 18:11 | 19:11 |
| Burnmouth A1 (At) | 08:03 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Reston Station | · | 09:22 | 10:42 | 12:42 | 14:42 | 16:42 | 18:22 | 19:22 |
| Old Town Ayton (After) | · | 09:28 | 10:48 | 12:48 | 14:48 | 16:48 | 18:28 | 19:28 |
| Linkim Court (Nr) | · | 09:36 | 10:56 | 12:56 | 14:56 | 16:56 | 18:36 | 19:36 |
| Co-op Eyemouth (At) | · | 09:39 | 10:59 | 12:59 | 14:59 | 16:59 | 18:39 | 19:39 |
| Eyemouth High School (At) | · | 09:41 | 11:01 | 13:01 | 15:01 | 17:01 | 18:41 | 19:41 |
| Upper Burnmouth (o/s 1) | · | 09:46 | 11:06 | 13:06 | 15:06 | 17:06 | 18:46 | 19:46 |
| Berwick Railway Station | 08:14 | 09:58 | 11:18 | 13:18 | 15:18 | 17:18 | 18:58 | 19:58 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 Borders Buses before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 30 November, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, 2 January and 4 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 253
253 towards Berwick-upon-Tweed
All 30 stops
- 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
- 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
253 towards Grantshouse
All 28 stops
- Berwick Railway Station 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
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 14 December 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 20 October 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 October 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 28 November 2022 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 27 June 2022 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB1082425/9 · Changes in Northumberland County Council · All service changes →
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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 19:11. 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 Borders Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Borders Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 6 January 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB1082425/9. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.