51 Market Place ↔ Aykley Heads - for University Hospital

Operated by Weardale Motor Services. First bus 07:35, last bus 16:03. 4 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Weardale Motor Services whether this route takes part. Details →

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 Aykley Heads - for University Hospital · Monday to Friday towards Market Place · Monday to Friday
51 towards Aykley Heads - for University Hospital — Monday to Friday (2 journeys)
Market Place (NW-bound) 07:3507:35
Co-op Store (E-bound) 07:4107:41
Market Place (E-bound) 07:4807:48
Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) 07:5907:59
Boyne Hotel - High Street (NE-bound) 08:1708:20
Bus Station Stand K 08:2808:36
Aykley Heads - for University Hospital (N-bound) 08:3208:40
New College (E-bound) ·08:43

Route map

All stops on route 51

51 towards Aykley Heads - for University Hospital

  1. Market Place (NW-bound) Stanhope
  2. Front Street-Former Queens Head (SE-bound) Stanhope
  3. Weardale Bus Depot (SE-bound) Stanhope
  4. Bridge (SE-bound) Stanhope
  5. Lodge (SE-bound) Frosterley
  6. Telephone Exchange (SE-bound) Frosterley
  7. Co-op Store (E-bound) Frosterley
  8. Frosterley Inn (E-bound) Frosterley
  9. East End (E-bound) Frosterley
  10. Bridge (E-bound) Frosterley
  11. Bank Top (E-bound) Frosterley
  12. Bridge End (E-bound) Wolsingham
  13. Hare Law (E-bound) Wolsingham
  14. School (E-bound) Wolsingham
  15. Hamsterley Road End (E-bound) Wolsingham
  16. Market Place (E-bound) Wolsingham
  17. Upper Town (N-bound) Wolsingham
  18. Redgate House Farm (NE-bound) Wolsingham
  19. Redgate Head (NE-bound) Wolsingham
  20. Houselopbridge House (NE-bound) Tow Law
  21. Inkerman - Garage (SE-bound) Tow Law
  22. Dans Castle - Aged Miners Homes (SE-bound) Tow Law
  23. Dans Castle - Surtees (SE-bound) Tow Law
  24. Dans Castle - Methodist Church (SE-bound) Tow Law
  25. Co-op (former Mart) (S-bound) Tow Law
  26. Post Office (S-bound) Tow Law
  27. Working Mens Club (S-bound) Tow Law
  28. Bridge Street (E-bound) Tow Law
  29. Helme Park Garage (E-bound) Tow Law
  30. Park Terrace (E-bound) Tow Law
  31. Front Street-The Paddock (E-bound) Sunniside
  32. Post Office - Sun Inn (E-bound) Sunniside
  33. Garden Terrace (E-bound) Sunniside
  34. Grange Farm (SE-bound) Sunniside
  35. St Thomas Church (SE-bound) Stanley
  36. Alma Terrace (SE-bound) Stanley
  37. Co-operative Terrace (SE-bound) Stanley
  38. Turning Circle (S-bound) Stanley
  39. Railway Terrace (SE-bound) Stanley
  40. North Lane (SE-bound) Stanley
  41. Tanners Hall Farm (E-bound) Stanley
  42. Cottages (E-bound) Oakenshaw
  43. Stockley Fell Farm (NE-bound) Oakenshaw
  44. Oakenshaw Road End (E-bound) Oakenshaw
  45. Reservoir (E-bound) Oakenshaw
  46. Stockley Farm (W-bound) Oakenshaw
  47. Stockley Bridge (NE-bound) Brancepeth
  48. Stockley Lane End (NE-bound) Brancepeth
  49. Village (NE-bound) Brancepeth
  50. Little White Farm (NE-bound) Brancepeth
  51. Scripton Farm (NE-bound) Brandon
  52. Sawmill Lane End (NE-bound) Meadowfield
  53. Browney Lane End - Club (NE-bound) Meadowfield
  54. Tennyson House (NE-bound) Meadowfield
  55. Council Offices (NE-bound) Meadowfield
  56. St Patrick's Church (NE-bound) Langley Moor
  57. Mill Road (NE-bound) Langley Moor
  58. Shops (NE-bound) Langley Moor
  59. Boyne Hotel - High Street (NE-bound) Langley Moor
  60. Holiday Park Gates (N-bound) Langley Moor
  61. Inn (NE-bound) Nevilles Cross
  62. Bank Foot (NE-bound) Nevilles Cross
  63. Post Office (NE-bound) Nevilles Cross
  64. Church (E-bound) Nevilles Cross
  65. Crossgate Peth - Bottom (NE-bound) Durham
  66. Bus Station Stand K Durham
  67. County Hall (NW-bound) Durham
  68. Dryburn Hospital - old entrance (NW-bound) Durham
  69. Aykley Heads - for University Hospital (N-bound) Durham
  70. Sacriston Road - New College (NW-bound) Framwellgate Moor
  71. New College (E-bound) Framwellgate Moor

51 towards Market Place

  1. New College (E-bound) Framwellgate Moor
  2. Blackie Boy (SE-bound) Durham
  3. Aykley Heads - for University Hospital (S-bound) Durham
  4. Dryburn Hospital - old entrance (SE-bound) Durham
  5. County Hall (SE-bound) Durham
  6. Bus Station Stand K Durham
  7. Crossgate Peth - Bottom (SW-bound) Durham
  8. St Margarets School (W-bound) Durham
  9. Church (W-bound) Nevilles Cross
  10. Post Office (SW-bound) Nevilles Cross
  11. Inn (SW-bound) Nevilles Cross
  12. Holiday Park Gates (S-bound) Langley Moor
  13. Boyne Hotel - High Street (SW-bound) Langley Moor
  14. Shops (SW-bound) Langley Moor
  15. Mill Road (SW-bound) Langley Moor
  16. Council Offices (SW-bound) Meadowfield
  17. Browney Lane End - Club (SW-bound) Meadowfield
  18. Sawmill Lane End (SW-bound) Meadowfield
  19. Red Barns Farm (SW-bound) Brandon
  20. Scripton Farm (SW-bound) Brandon
  21. Little White Farm (SW-bound) Brancepeth
  22. Village (SW-bound) Brancepeth
  23. Stockley Lane End (SW-bound) Brancepeth
  24. Stockley Bridge (SW-bound) Brancepeth
  25. Stockley Farm (E-bound) Oakenshaw
  26. Reservoir (W-bound) Oakenshaw
  27. Oakenshaw Road End (W-bound) Oakenshaw
  28. Stockley Fell Farm (SW-bound) Oakenshaw
  29. Cottages (W-bound) Oakenshaw
  30. Tanners Hall Farm (W-bound) Stanley
  31. North Lane (NW-bound) Stanley
  32. Railway Terrace (NW-bound) Stanley
  33. Turning Circle (S-bound) Stanley
  34. Co-operative Terrace (NW-bound) Stanley
  35. Alma Terrace (NW-bound) Stanley
  36. St Thomas Church (NW-bound) Stanley
  37. Grange Farm (NW-bound) Sunniside
  38. Garden Terrace (W-bound) Sunniside
  39. Post Office - Sun Inn (W-bound) Sunniside
  40. Front Street-The Paddock (W-bound) Sunniside
  41. Park Terrace (W-bound) Tow Law
  42. Helme Park Garage (W-bound) Tow Law
  43. Bridge Street (W-bound) Tow Law
  44. Working Mens Club (N-bound) Tow Law
  45. Post Office (N-bound) Tow Law
  46. Co-op (former Mart) (N-bound) Tow Law
  47. Dans Castle - Methodist Church (NW-bound) Tow Law
  48. Dans Castle - Surtees (NW-bound) Tow Law
  49. Dans Castle - Aged Miners Homes (NW-bound) Tow Law
  50. Inkerman - Garage (NW-bound) Tow Law
  51. Inkerman - Turning Circle (SW-bound) Tow Law
  52. Houselopbridge House (SW-bound) Tow Law
  53. Redgate Head (SW-bound) Wolsingham
  54. Redgate House Farm (SW-bound) Wolsingham
  55. Upper Town (S-bound) Wolsingham
  56. Market Place (W-bound) Wolsingham
  57. Hamsterley Road End (W-bound) Wolsingham
  58. School (W-bound) Wolsingham
  59. Hare Law (W-bound) Wolsingham
  60. Bridge End (W-bound) Wolsingham
  61. Bank Top (W-bound) Frosterley
  62. Bridge (W-bound) Frosterley
  63. East End (W-bound) Frosterley
  64. Frosterley Inn (W-bound) Frosterley
  65. Co-op Store (W-bound) Frosterley
  66. Telephone Exchange (NW-bound) Frosterley
  67. Lodge (NW-bound) Frosterley
  68. Bridge (NW-bound) Stanhope
  69. Weardale Bus Depot (NW-bound) Stanhope
  70. Front Street-Former Queens Head (NW-bound) Stanhope
  71. Market Place (NW-bound) Stanhope

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

DurhamStanleyBrandonTow LawWolsinghamStanhopeFramwellgate MoorFrosterleyOakenshawLangley MoorNevilles CrossMeadowfield

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 51 bus?

The first 51 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:35 (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 16:03. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 51 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Weardale Motor Services 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 Weardale Motor Services.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.