253 Grantshouse, opp bus shelter on Main Street ↔ Railway station forecourt
Operated by Borders Buses. First bus 05:55, last bus 19:11.
💷 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 Railway station forecourt · Saturday towards Grantshouse, opp bus shelter on Main Street · Saturday
| 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 |
Route map
All stops on route 253
253 towards Railway station forecourt
- 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
- Red Lion House (Opp) Ayton
- Lawfield Drive (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
- Eyemouth High School (At) Eyemouth
- The Avenue (Adj) Eyemouth
- Upper Burnmouth (o/s 1) Burnmouth
- Burnmouth Village Hall (At) 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
- North Road nursing home (o/s) Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Magdelene (southbound) Highfields Estate
- Cemetery Lodge (opp) Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Berwick Railway Station Berwick-upon-Tweed
253 towards Grantshouse, opp bus shelter on Main Street
- 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
- The Avenue (Opp) Eyemouth
- Eyemouth High School (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
- Red Lion House (At) Ayton
- Lawfield Drive (At) Ayton
- Beanburn Ayton (Before) 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 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-TweedEyemouthAytonNewfieldsRamparts Business ParkHighfields EstateGrantshouseBurnmouthRestonMarshall MeadowsLambertonHoundwood
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 253 bus?
The first 253 departure 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 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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.