51 Northampton Northampton Bus Interchange ↔ Brackmills Great Bear Distribution

Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 05:01, last bus 22:07. 11 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 51 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. 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 Brackmills Great Bear Distribution · Monday to Friday towards Brackmills Great Bear Distribution · Saturday towards Brackmills Great Bear Distribution · Sunday towards Northampton Northampton Bus Interchange · Monday to Friday towards Northampton Northampton Bus Interchange · Saturday towards Northampton Northampton Bus Interchange · Sunday
51 towards Brackmills Great Bear Distribution — Monday to Friday (6 journeys)
Shopping Centre (Stop E) 05:01·····
Allen Road (opp) 05:10·····
Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) 05:2305:2313:2313:2321:2321:23
Bus Terminus (Bay 1) 05:3905:3913:3813:3921:3921:39
The White Company (opp) 05:4205:4213:4113:4221:4221:42
ASDA (opp) 05:4405:4413:4413:4421:4421:44
Great Bear Distribution (o/s) 05:4505:4513:4513:4521:4521:45
Scotia Close (opp) ·05:47·13:47··

Route map

All stops on route 51

51 towards Brackmills Great Bear Distribution

  1. Shopping Centre (Stop E) Weston Favell Centre
  2. Fir Tree Walk (opp) Westone
  3. Booth Lane South (opp) Weston Favell
  4. The Trumpet PH (o/s) Weston Favell
  5. Greenway (adj) Headlands
  6. Abington Park Crescent (adj) Headlands
  7. Briton Road (opp) Abington
  8. Abington Park (o/s) Abington
  9. The Abington PH (opp) Abington
  10. Allen Road (opp) Abington
  11. Melbourne Street (adj) Abington
  12. St Edmund's Street (adj) Northampton
  13. Abington Square (Stop A3) Northampton
  14. Lower Mounts (Stop A5) Northampton
  15. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) Northampton
  16. Abington Square (Stop A4) Northampton
  17. General Hospital (Stop F) Northampton
  18. NGH A & E (Stop B) Northampton
  19. Fitzroy House (adj) Northampton
  20. Bus Terminus (Bay 1) Brackmills
  21. Blaise Pascal House (opp) Brackmills
  22. Coca Cola (o/s) Brackmills
  23. The White Company (opp) Brackmills
  24. Travis Perkins (o/s) Brackmills
  25. ASDA (opp) Brackmills
  26. Junction with Liliput Road (NE-bound) Brackmills
  27. Great Bear Distribution (o/s) Brackmills
  28. Car Auctions (opp) Brackmills
  29. Scotia Close (opp) Brackmills

51 towards Northampton Northampton Bus Interchange

  1. Scotia Close (adj) Brackmills
  2. Junction with Liliput Road (SW-bound) Brackmills
  3. Car Auctions (o/s) Brackmills
  4. Great Bear Distribution (opp) Brackmills
  5. ASDA (o/s) Brackmills
  6. Travis Perkins (opp) Brackmills
  7. Coca Cola (opp) Brackmills
  8. The White Company (o/s) Brackmills
  9. British Pepper & Spice (o/s) Brackmills
  10. Kilvey Road (opp) Brackmills
  11. Bus Terminus (Bay 1) Brackmills
  12. Junction with Liliput Road (NE-bound) Brackmills
  13. Gallowhill Road (opp) Brackmills
  14. Scotia Close (opp) Brackmills
  15. Car Auctions (opp) Brackmills
  16. Footpath to The Lakes (opp) Brackmills
  17. Bedford Road roundabout (NW-bound) Brackmills
  18. Fitzroy House (opp) Northampton
  19. Holiday Inn (opp) Brackmills
  20. General Hospital (Stop C) Northampton
  21. NGH A & E (Stop A) Northampton
  22. General Hospital (Stop E) Northampton
  23. Lower Mounts (Stop A5) Northampton
  24. Northampton Bus Interchange (Arrivals) Northampton
  25. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) Northampton
  26. Abington Square (Stop A1) Northampton
  27. St Edmund's Street (opp) Northampton
  28. Melbourne Street (opp) Abington
  29. Allen Road (adj) Abington
  30. The Abington PH (o/s) Abington
  31. Abington Park (opp) Abington
  32. Briton Road (adj) Abington
  33. Abington Park Crescent (opp) Headlands
  34. Greenway (opp) Headlands
  35. Booth Lane South (adj) Weston Favell
  36. The Trumpet PH (opp) Weston Favell
  37. Fir Tree Walk (adj) Westone
  38. Shopping Centre (Stop A) Weston Favell Centre
  39. Billing Brook School (o/s) Lumbertubs
  40. Brookside Community Centre (o/s) Lings
  41. Arbour Wood (adj) Thorplands
  42. Hillfields Community Centre (o/s) Thorplands
  43. Sulby Road (adj) Thorplands
  44. Waterpump Court (opp) Thorplands
  45. Crestwood Gardens (opp) Thorplands
  46. Crestwood Road (adj) Goldings
  47. Osmund Drive (adj) Goldings
  48. Dryleys Court (opp) Goldings
  49. Arlbury Road (opp) Blackthorn
  50. Spinneyside Walk (adj) Blackthorn
  51. Pig and Whistle PH (o/s) Blackthorn
  52. Greatmeadow (adj) Blackthorn
  53. Footbridge (SE-bound) Rectory Farm

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

NorthamptonAbingtonBrackmillsHeadlandsLingsThorplandsWestoneBlackthornLumbertubsRectory FarmGoldingsWeston Favell Centre

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 51 bus?

The first 51 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:01 (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 22:07. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 51 bus cost?

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 Midlands 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 Midlands.

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