51 Hadleigh to Stowmarket via Hitcham, Cross Green
Operated by Central Connect. Registered as running via Bildeston. First bus 07:00, last bus 17:40. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 to £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 51? 49 other bus routes are numbered 51 elsewhere in the UK — see every 51 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:00 | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand A) | 07:00 | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
| Clock Tower (adj) | 07:13 | 09:13 | 11:13 | 13:13 | 15:13 | 17:13 |
| White Horse (o/s) | 07:16 | 09:16 | 11:16 | 13:16 | 15:16 | 17:16 |
| Post Office (adj) | 07:25 | 09:25 | 11:25 | 13:25 | 15:25 | 17:25 |
| Railway Station (adj) | 07:34 | 09:34 | 11:34 | 13:34 | 15:34 | 17:34 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Fares on the 51
Adult single £1.50 to £2.50 · Adult return £2.40 to £7.20
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.50 | Bildeston | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £1.50 | Hitcham | ||
| – | £2.50 | £1.50 | Gt Finborough | |
| – | – | £2.50 | £1.50 | Stowmarket |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Hadleigh.
Transport Made Simple's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Central Connect before you travel.
Tickets on the 51
Central Connect publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Young Person Single · 5-19 Return · Adult Single Base · 5-19 Single Base
Ticket types come from Central Connect's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 7 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Central Connect.
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 Central Connect before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 51
51 towards Stowmarket
All 21 stops
- Bus Station (Stand A) Hadleigh
- High Street Mews (N-bound) Hadleigh
- Council Offices (adj) Hadleigh
- Friars Road (o/s) Hadleigh
- Castle Road (o/s) Hadleigh
- Semer Lodge (opp) Semer
- Semer Bridge (adj) Semer
- Clock Tower (adj) Bildeston
- White Horse (o/s) Hitcham
- Squirrels Depot (opp) Hitcham
- Causeway Estate (opp) Hitcham Causeway
- Brettenham Road (adj) Cross Green
- The Ranch (opp) Hitcham
- Business Park (opp) High Street Green
- Borough Lane (adj) Great Finborough
- Chestnuts (opp) Great Finborough
- Post Office (adj) Great Finborough
- Beaumont Way (opp) Stowmarket
- Danescourt Avenue (opp) Stowmarket
- Curwen Road (adj) Stowmarket
- Railway Station (adj) Stowmarket
51 towards Hadleigh
All 22 stops
- Railway Station (adj) Stowmarket
- Recreation Ground (opp) Stowmarket
- Danescourt Avenue (adj) Stowmarket
- Beaumont Way (adj) Stowmarket
- Shepherd and Dog (opp) Onehouse
- Post Office (opp) Great Finborough
- Chestnuts (adj) Great Finborough
- Borough Lane (opp) Great Finborough
- Business Park (adj) High Street Green
- The Ranch (adj) Hitcham
- Brettenham Road (opp) Cross Green
- Causeway Estate (adj) Hitcham Causeway
- Squirrels Depot (adj) Hitcham
- White Horse (opp) Hitcham
- Clock Tower (opp) Bildeston
- Semer Bridge (opp) Semer
- Semer Lodge (adj) Semer
- Castle Road (opp) Hadleigh
- Brunskil Place (o/s) Hadleigh
- Council Offices (opp) Hadleigh
- High Street Mews (S-bound) Hadleigh
- Bus Station (Stand A) Hadleigh
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 29 June 2026 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- New service effective 13 April 2026 New registration from Hadleigh to Stowmarket. Monday-Friday.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Suffolk County Council - added on V1).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0002189/248 · Changes in Suffolk County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51 bus?
The first 51 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 51 bus?
The last 51 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51 bus cost?
Central Connect's published fares on the 51: adult single £1.50 to £2.50, adult return £2.40 to £7.20. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 51 bus?
The 51 is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0002189/248. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.