51 St Margaret's Bus Station to Holmfield Avenue East via West Bridge, Braunstone
Runs in Leicester. Operated by Arriva Midlands. First bus 05:43, last bus 19:50. 73 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:50, last 18:45. 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 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SP) | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:45 |
| Noel Street (adj) | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:15 | 18:15 | 19:00 |
| Holmfield Avenue East (opp) | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:30 | 17:30 | 18:30 | 19:15 |
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 £1.30 to £2.60
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.80 | Duns Ln, West Br | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.70 | £1.80 | Ashleigh Rd | ||||
| £2.70 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Fullhurst Avenue | |||
| £3.00 | £2.70 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Shakespear Drive | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Hand Ave/Westover Rd | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £2.70 | £1.80 | Braunstone Xroads |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Leicester Centre.
Arriva UK Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 2 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Arriva Midlands before you travel.
Tickets on the 51
Arriva Midlands publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single · Adult nBUS · Child nBUS · Group nBUS
…and 8 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 Arriva Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Arriva 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 Arriva Midlands before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Holmfield Avenue East: 10 journeys, first 10:00 towards St Margaret's Bus Station: 9 journeys, first 09:50
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Holmfield Avenue East: 10 journeys, first 10:00 towards St Margaret's Bus Station: 9 journeys, first 09:50
Route map
All stops on route 51
51 towards Holmfield Avenue East
All 26 stops
- St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SP) Leicester
- St Peter's Lane (Stand AA) Leicester
- Causeway Lane (Stand AD) Leicester
- St Nicholas Circle (Stand FB) Leicester
- West Bridge (Stand FF) West Bridge
- New Park Street (opp) West Bridge
- Ruding Road (adj) West Bridge
- Gaul Street (adj) West Bridge
- Noel Street (adj) West End
- Westleigh Road (opp) West End
- Hopefield Road (adj) West End
- Fullhurst Avenue (opp) West End
- Dumbleton Avenue (adj) Braunstone
- Meredith Road (adj) West End
- Rowley Fields Avenue (adj) Leicester
- Jaguar Garage (opp) Braunstone
- Ayston Road (adj) Braunstone
- Fairbourne Road (adjacent) Braunstone
- Braunstone Avenue (opposite) Braunstone
- Cressida Court (outside) Leicester
- Westover Road (adj) Leicester
- Sun Way (adj) Leicester
- Cantrell Road (opposite) Leicester
- Meadwell Road (opp) Leicester
- Wyatt Close (adj) Leicester
- Holmfield Avenue East (opp) Leicester
51 towards St Margaret's Bus Station
All 25 stops
- Holmfield Avenue East (opp) Leicester
- Beech Drive (opposite) Leicester
- Sun Way (opp) Leicester
- Westover Road (opp) Leicester
- Bidford Road (opp) Leicester
- Braunstone Avenue (adj) Braunstone
- Fairbourne Road (opp) Braunstone
- Ayston Road (opposite) Braunstone
- Jaguar Garage (adj) Leicester
- Somerville Road (opp) West End
- Dumbleton Avenue (opp) Braunstone
- Fullhurst Avenue (outside) West End
- Hopefield Road (opp) West End
- Imperial Avenue (adj) West End
- Stuart Street (opp) West End
- Equity Road (opp) West End
- Gaul Street (opp) West Bridge
- Ruding Road (opp) West Bridge
- Thorpe Street (adj) Leicester
- New Park Street (adj) West Bridge
- West Bridge (adjacent) West Bridge
- St Nicholas Circle (Stand FA) Leicester
- Causeway Lane (Stand AH) Leicester
- St Peter's Lane (Stand AK) Leicester
- St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SP) Leicester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51 bus?
The first 51 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:43 (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 19:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51 bus cost?
Arriva Midlands's published fares on the 51: adult single £1.80 to £3.00, child single £1.30 to £2.60. 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. Arriva 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 Arriva Midlands.
Timetable data from Arriva Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.