51 The Common to Horsham
Operated by Metrobus. First bus 09:31, last bus 12:56. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.80 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 | 09:31 | 10:56 | 12:56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coot (adj) | 09:31 | 10:56 | 12:56 |
| Saxon Crescent (adj) | 09:39 | 11:03 | 13:03 |
| The Coot (opp) | 09:41 | 11:05 | 13:05 |
| Bus Station (Bay C) | 09:46 | 11:10 | 13:10 |
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 £1.80 to £3.00 · Child single £0.90 to £1.60
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.80 | Bishopric | |
|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £1.80 | Horsham Town Centre |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is The Common (loop).
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Metrobus before you travel.
Tickets on the 51
Metrobus publishes singles on this route for adults, children and young people.
Adult Single · Child Single
…and 1 more ticket on this route.
Ticket types come from Metrobus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Metrobus.
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 Metrobus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. 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 Horsham
All 17 stops
- The Coot (adj) The Common
- Greenway Academy (adj) The Common
- Farm Avenue (opp) The Common
- Vale Drive (opp) The Common
- Percy Road (adj) The Common
- Marlborough Place (adj) The Common
- Swindon Road (adj) The Common
- Collingwood Road (adj) The Common
- The Dog and Bacon (o/s) Horsham
- Saxon Crescent (adj) The Common
- Spencers Place (adj) The Common
- Cootes Avenue (opp) The Common
- The Coot (opp) The Common
- Merryfield Drive (adj) Horsham
- Rushams Road (adj) Horsham
- Bishopric (E-bound) Horsham
- Bus Station (Bay C) Horsham
51 towards The Common
All 4 stops
- Bus Station (Bay E) Horsham
- Bishopric (W-bound) Horsham
- Rushams Road (opp) Horsham
- The Coot (adj) The Common
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51 bus?
The first 51 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:31 (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 12:56. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51 bus cost?
Metrobus's published fares on the 51: adult single £1.80 to £3.00, child single £0.90 to £1.60. 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. Metrobus 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 Metrobus.
Timetable data from Metrobus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.