51 Worcester to Pershore via Battenhall, Norton
Operated by First Worcestershire. Registered as running via Defford & Littleworth. First bus 07:25, last bus 15:35. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.20 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 | 07:25 |
|---|---|
| Worcester Bus Station (Stand F) | 07:25 |
| Red Hill Top (Eastbound) | 07:32 |
| School (Opp) | 07:49 |
| Mill Lane Telephone Box (adj) | 07:57 |
| Hawbridge (SE bound) | 08:04 |
| Shrubbery Road Shops (adj) | 08:14 |
| Main Road Shelter (SE bound) | 08:18 |
| Royal Arcade (Opp) | 08:27 |
| Pershore High School (entrance) | 08:35 |
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 £2.20 to £3.00 · Child single £1.60 to £2.10
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.20 | Sidbury | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.20 | £2.20 | Sebright or Foxwell Street | |||||||||
| £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Red Hill Top | ||||||||
| £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Whittington | |||||||
| £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Norton Bridge | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Stoulton Froggery Ln or Hawbridge Feli's | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Drakes Broughton [any stop] | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Pershore Fields Cottages | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Pershore Allesborough Hill | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Pershore Broad Street | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Pershore High School |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Worcester Bus Station.
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Worcestershire before you travel.
Tickets on the 51
First Worcestershire publishes day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single · Worcestershire Connecta
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 First Worcestershire's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Worcestershire.
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 First Worcestershire before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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 Pershore
All 40 stops
- Worcester Bus Station (Stand F) Worcester
- Cathedral (Opp) Worcester
- Sidbury (Eastbound) Worcester
- Fort Royal Hill (adj) Battenhall
- Camp Hill Road (Opp) Battenhall
- Sebright Avenue (opp) Battenhall
- Foxwell Street (opp) Red Hill
- Red Hill Top (Eastbound) Red Hill
- New College Worcester (Opp) Whittington
- Veterinary Surgery (Opp) Whittington
- Motorway Southbound (Adj) Whittington
- Firs Cottages Layby (Adj) Whittington
- High Park (Adj) Whittington
- Retreat Inn (Adj) Norton
- School (Opp) Littleworth
- Abbots Wood Cottages (Adj) Abbotswood
- Mill Lane Telephone Box (adj) Wadborough
- Wadborough Cross Roads (opp) Wadborough
- Hawbridge (SE bound) Hawbridge
- Caldewell Lodge (opp) Caldewell
- Pear Tree Way (Opp) Drakes Broughton
- Walcot Lane (opp) Drakes Broughton
- Brickyard Lane (Opp) Drakes Broughton
- Croome Close (adj) Drakes Broughton
- Shrubbery Road Shops (adj) Drakes Broughton
- Hawthorne Close (opp) Drakes Broughton
- Stonebow Road (Southbound) Drakes Broughton
- Main Road Shelter (SE bound) Drakes Broughton
- Pershore Fields Cottages (adj) Ufnell Bridge
- Loughmill Road (Adj) Pershore
- New Road (Adj) Pershore
- Abbots Grange (Adj) Pershore
- Cornmore (Adj) Pershore
- Birlingham Close (Adj) Pershore
- Abbotswood Health Centre (opp) Pershore
- Royal Arcade (Opp) Pershore
- Head Street (Adj) Pershore
- Whitcroft Road (Opp) Pershore
- Hurst Park (Opp) Pershore
- Pershore High School (entrance) Pershore
51 towards Worcester
All 40 stops
- Pershore High School (entrance) Pershore
- Hurst Park (Adj) Pershore
- Whitcroft Road (Adj) Pershore
- Head Street (opp) Pershore
- Royal Arcade (Adj) Pershore
- Abbotswood Health Centre (adj) Pershore
- Birlingham Close (opp) Pershore
- Cornmore (opp) Pershore
- Abbots Grange (Opp) Pershore
- New Road (Opp) Pershore
- Loughmill Road (Opp) Pershore
- Pershore Fields Cottages (opp) Ufnell Bridge
- Main Road (NW bound) Drakes Broughton
- Stonebow Road (Northbound) Drakes Broughton
- Hawthorne Close (adj) Drakes Broughton
- Shrubbery Road Shops (opp) Drakes Broughton
- Croome Close (opp) Drakes Broughton
- Church (adj) Drakes Broughton
- Caldewell Lodge (Adj) Caldewell
- Hawbridge (NW bound) Hawbridge
- Wadborough Cross Roads (adj) Wadborough
- Telephone Box (opp) Wadborough
- Abbots Wood Cottages (Opp) Abbotswood
- The Hidage (opp) Littleworth
- School (Adj) Littleworth
- Retreat Inn (Opp) Norton
- Woodbury Lane (adj) Norton
- High Park (Opp) Whittington
- Motorway Northbound (Adj) Whittington
- Veterinary Surgery (Adj) Whittington
- New College Worcester (Adj) Whittington
- Red Hill Top (Westbound) Red Hill
- Foxwell Street (Adj) Red Hill
- Sebright Avenue (Adj) Battenhall
- Camp Hill Road (Adj) Battenhall
- Fort Royal Hill (opp) Battenhall
- Sidbury (Westbound) Worcester
- City Walls Road (adj) Worcester
- The Cross (Adj) Worcester
- Worcester Bus Station (Stand J) Worcester
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Route.
- Service change effective 1 June 2025 Pershore → Worcester
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 September 2023 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD0000480/327 · Changes in Worcestershire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51 bus?
The first 51 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:25 (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 15:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51 bus cost?
First Worcestershire's published fares on the 51: adult single £2.20 to £3.00, child single £1.60 to £2.10. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so First Worcestershire sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 51 bus?
The 51 is operated by First Worcestershire.
Timetable data from First Worcestershire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD0000480/327. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.