51 Northampton to Brackmills via Headlands, Abington
Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 05:01, last bus 22:07. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £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 | 05:01 | 13:23 | 21:23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centre (Stop E) | 05:01 | · | · |
| Allen Road (opp) | 05:10 | · | · |
| Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) | 05:23 | 13:23 | 21:23 |
| NGH A & E (Stop B) | 05:30 | 13:30 | 21:30 |
| Bus Terminus (Bay 1) | 05:40 | 13:40 | 21:40 |
| The White Company (opp) | 05:43 | 13:43 | 21:43 |
| ASDA (opp) | 05:45 | 13:46 | 21:45 |
| Great Bear Distribution (o/s) | 05:46 | 13:47 | 21:46 |
| Scotia Close (opp) | · | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 £3.00
The same for any journey on the 51, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 October 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Midlands before you travel.
Tickets on the 51
Stagecoach Midlands publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · Adult nBUS · Child nBUS · Group nBUS · Adult nBUS 1 Week · Adult nBUS 4 Week · Jobseekers Single
…and 44 more tickets on this route.
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 19 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach Midlands.
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 Midlands 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 Brackmills
All 29 stops
- Shopping Centre (Stop E) Weston Favell Centre
- Fir Tree Walk (opp) Westone
- Booth Lane South (opp) Weston Favell
- The Trumpet PH (o/s) Weston Favell
- Greenway (adj) Headlands
- Abington Park Crescent (adj) Headlands
- Briton Road (opp) Abington
- Abington Park (o/s) Abington
- The Abington PH (opp) Abington
- Allen Road (opp) Abington
- Melbourne Street (adj) Abington
- St Edmund's Street (adj) Northampton
- Abington Square (Stop A3) Northampton
- Lower Mounts (Stop A5) Northampton
- Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) Northampton
- Abington Square (Stop A4) Northampton
- General Hospital (Stop F) Northampton
- NGH A & E (Stop B) Northampton
- Fitzroy House (adj) Northampton
- Bus Terminus (Bay 1) Brackmills
- Blaise Pascal House (opp) Brackmills
- The White Company (opp) Brackmills
- Coca Cola (o/s) Brackmills
- Travis Perkins (o/s) Brackmills
- ASDA (opp) Brackmills
- Great Bear Distribution (o/s) Brackmills
- Car Auctions (opp) Brackmills
- Junction with Liliput Road (NE-bound) Brackmills
- Scotia Close (opp) Brackmills
51 towards Northampton
All 53 stops
- Scotia Close (adj) Brackmills
- Junction with Liliput Road (SW-bound) Brackmills
- Car Auctions (o/s) Brackmills
- Great Bear Distribution (opp) Brackmills
- ASDA (o/s) Brackmills
- Travis Perkins (opp) Brackmills
- Coca Cola (opp) Brackmills
- The White Company (o/s) Brackmills
- Bus Terminus (Bay 1) Brackmills
- Kilvey Road (opp) Brackmills
- British Pepper & Spice (o/s) Brackmills
- Gallowhill Road (opp) Brackmills
- Car Auctions (opp) Brackmills
- Junction with Liliput Road (NE-bound) Brackmills
- Scotia Close (opp) Brackmills
- Bedford Road roundabout (NW-bound) Brackmills
- Footpath to The Lakes (opp) Brackmills
- Holiday Inn (opp) Brackmills
- Fitzroy House (opp) Northampton
- NGH A & E (Stop A) Northampton
- General Hospital (Stop C) Northampton
- General Hospital (Stop E) Northampton
- Lower Mounts (Stop A5) Northampton
- Northampton Bus Interchange (Arrivals) Northampton
- Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) Northampton
- Abington Square (Stop A1) Northampton
- St Edmund's Street (opp) Northampton
- Melbourne Street (opp) Abington
- Allen Road (adj) Abington
- The Abington PH (o/s) Abington
- Abington Park (opp) Abington
- Briton Road (adj) Abington
- Abington Park Crescent (opp) Headlands
- Greenway (opp) Headlands
- The Trumpet PH (opp) Weston Favell
- Booth Lane South (adj) Weston Favell
- Fir Tree Walk (adj) Westone
- Shopping Centre (Stop A) Weston Favell Centre
- Billing Brook School (o/s) Lumbertubs
- Brookside Community Centre (o/s) Lings
- Arbour Wood (adj) Thorplands
- Hillfields Community Centre (o/s) Thorplands
- Sulby Road (adj) Thorplands
- Waterpump Court (opp) Thorplands
- Crestwood Gardens (opp) Thorplands
- Crestwood Road (adj) Goldings
- Osmund Drive (adj) Goldings
- Dryleys Court (opp) Goldings
- Spinneyside Walk (adj) Blackthorn
- Arlbury Road (opp) Blackthorn
- Pig and Whistle PH (o/s) Blackthorn
- Greatmeadow (adj) Blackthorn
- Footbridge (SE-bound) Rectory Farm
Towns & areas on this route
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?
Stagecoach Midlands's published fares on the 51: adult single £3.00. 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 Stagecoach Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.