51E Chester to Upton via Newton
Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 20:00, last bus 23:11. 8 journeys on Fridays. Fares: adult single £2.40 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 51E? 1 other bus route is numbered 51E elsewhere in the UK — see every 51E bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Bus Interchange (Stand E) | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
| Bull & Stirrup (Stop V) | 20:01 | 21:01 | 22:01 | 23:01 |
| Northgate Avenue (opp) | 20:02 | 21:02 | 22:02 | 23:02 |
| Abbey Court Hotel (o/s) | 20:03 | 21:03 | 22:03 | 23:03 |
| Newry Park (cnr) | 20:04 | 21:04 | 22:04 | 23:04 |
| The New Church (opp) | 20:05 | 21:05 | 22:05 | 23:05 |
| The Crescent (cnr) | 20:06 | 21:06 | 22:06 | 23:06 |
| Bears Paw (o/s) | 20:07 | 21:07 | 22:07 | 23:07 |
| Ellesmere Avenue (cnr) | 20:08 | 21:08 | 22:08 | 23:08 |
| Moorhouse Close (cnr) | 20:08 | 21:08 | 22:08 | 23:08 |
| Mill View School (o/s) | 20:09 | 21:09 | 22:09 | 23:09 |
| Shops (nr) | 20:10 | 21:10 | 22:10 | 23:10 |
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 51E
Adult single £2.40 to £3.00 · Child single £1.50 to £2.20
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.40 | Victoria Rd depot | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.40 | £2.40 | Brook Ln Newry Pk | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | New Church | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | Dicksons Dr/BearsPaw | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | Westn Gr/Plas Newton |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Chester Intchange.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 May 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire before you travel.
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 Merseyside and South Lancashire before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 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.
Route map
All stops on route 51E
51E towards Upton
All 12 stops
- Chester Bus Interchange (Stand E) Chester
- Bull & Stirrup (Stop V) Chester
- Northgate Avenue (opp) Chester
- Abbey Court Hotel (o/s) Chester
- Newry Park (cnr) Chester
- The New Church (opp) Newton
- The Crescent (cnr) Newton
- Bears Paw (o/s) Newton
- Ellesmere Avenue (cnr) Upton
- Moorhouse Close (cnr) Upton
- Mill View School (o/s) Upton
- Shops (nr) Upton
51E towards Chester
All 20 stops
- Shops (nr) Upton
- Dukesway (cnr) Upton
- Woodlea Avenue (opp) Upton
- Tewkesbury Close (opp) Upton
- High School (Bay 1) Upton
- Marlow Avenue (opp) Upton
- Halton Road (cnr) Upton
- Plas Newton Lane (cnr) Newton
- Newton Hall Drive (cnr) Newton
- Whitton Drive (cnr) Newton
- Wealstone Lane (SW-bound) Upton
- Sutton Drive (cnr) Upton
- Ellesmere Avenue (cnr) Upton
- Bears Paw (opp) Newton
- The Crescent (opp) Newton
- The New Church (o/s) Newton
- Newry Park (opp) Chester
- Victoria Court (cnr) Chester
- Northgate Avenue (cnr) Chester
- Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) Chester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51E bus?
The first 51E departure on Fridays leaves at 20:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 51E bus?
The last 51E on Fridays leaves its first stop at 23:11. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51E bus cost?
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's published fares on the 51E: adult single £2.40 to £3.00, child single £1.50 to £2.20. The 51E 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 Merseyside and South Lancashire day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 51E bus?
The 51E is operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.