51 Chester to Upton via Newton
Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 07:30, last bus 17:37. 38 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 07:54, last 18:05. Fares: adult single £2.40 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 51? 49 other bus routes are numbered 51 elsewhere in the UK — see every 51 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:54 | 08:54 | 09:54 | 10:54 | 11:54 | 12:54 | 13:54 | 14:54 | 15:54 | 16:54 | 17:54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Bus Interchange (Stand E) | 07:54 | 08:54 | 09:54 | 10:54 | 11:54 | 12:54 | 13:54 | 14:54 | 15:54 | 16:54 | 17:54 |
| Bull & Stirrup (Stop V) | 07:55 | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 | 16:55 | 17:55 |
| Northgate Avenue (opp) | 07:56 | 08:56 | 09:56 | 10:56 | 11:56 | 12:56 | 13:56 | 14:56 | 15:56 | 16:56 | 17:56 |
| Abbey Court Hotel (o/s) | 07:57 | 08:57 | 09:57 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 15:57 | 16:57 | 17:57 |
| Newry Park (cnr) | 07:58 | 08:58 | 09:58 | 10:58 | 11:58 | 12:58 | 13:58 | 14:58 | 15:58 | 16:58 | 17:58 |
| The New Church (opp) | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| The Crescent (cnr) | 08:01 | 09:01 | 10:01 | 11:01 | 12:01 | 13:01 | 14:01 | 15:01 | 16:01 | 17:01 | 18:01 |
| Bears Paw (o/s) | 08:01 | 09:01 | 10:01 | 11:01 | 12:01 | 13:01 | 14:01 | 15:01 | 16:01 | 17:01 | 18:01 |
| Ellesmere Avenue (cnr) | 08:02 | 09:02 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 15:02 | 16:02 | 17:02 | 18:02 |
| Moorhouse Close (cnr) | 08:03 | 09:03 | 10:03 | 11:03 | 12:03 | 13:03 | 14:03 | 15:03 | 16:03 | 17:03 | 18:03 |
| Mill View School (o/s) | 08:04 | 09:04 | 10:04 | 11:04 | 12:04 | 13:04 | 14:04 | 15:04 | 16:04 | 17:04 | 18:04 |
| Shops (nr) | 08:05 | 09:05 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:05 |
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 £2.40 to £3.00 · Child single £1.50 to £2.20
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.40 | Victoria Rd depot | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.40 | £2.40 | Brook Ln Newry Pk | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | New Church | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | Dicksons Dr/BearsPaw | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | Westn Gr/Plas Newton |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Chester Intchange.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 May 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire before you travel.
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 Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing 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 Upton
All 12 stops
- Chester Bus Interchange (Stand E) Chester
- Bull & Stirrup (Stop V) Chester
- Northgate Avenue (opp) Chester
- Abbey Court Hotel (o/s) Chester
- Newry Park (cnr) Chester
- The New Church (opp) Newton
- The Crescent (cnr) Newton
- Bears Paw (o/s) Newton
- Ellesmere Avenue (cnr) Upton
- Moorhouse Close (cnr) Upton
- Mill View School (o/s) Upton
- Shops (nr) Upton
51 towards Chester
All 21 stops
- Shops (nr) Upton
- Dukesway (cnr) Upton
- Woodlea Avenue (opp) Upton
- Tewkesbury Close (opp) Upton
- High School (Bay 1) Upton
- Marlow Avenue (opp) Upton
- Cotswold Close (cnr) Upton
- Halton Road (cnr) Upton
- Plas Newton Lane (cnr) Newton
- Newton Hall Drive (cnr) Newton
- Whitton Drive (cnr) Newton
- Wealstone Lane (SW-bound) Upton
- Sutton Drive (cnr) Upton
- Ellesmere Avenue (cnr) Upton
- Bears Paw (opp) Newton
- The Crescent (opp) Newton
- The New Church (o/s) Newton
- Newry Park (opp) Chester
- Victoria Court (cnr) Chester
- Northgate Avenue (cnr) Chester
- Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) Chester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51 bus?
The first 51 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (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 17:37. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51 bus cost?
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's published fares on the 51: adult single £2.40 to £3.00, child single £1.50 to £2.20. The 51 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire 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 Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.