51S Bildeston to Stowmarket via Hitcham, Cross Green
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 07:13, last bus 17:40. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
- Bildeston Roadworks: Due to ongoing roadworks the start/end stops in Bildeston may change due to road closures. Check with your driver or Bus Operator for updates.
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| Stop | 07:13 | 09:13 | 11:13 | 13:13 | 15:13 | 17:13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Tower (adj) | 07:13 | 09:13 | 11:13 | 13:13 | 15:13 | 17:13 |
| White Horse (o/s) | 07:16 | 09:16 | 11:16 | 13:16 | 15:16 | 17:16 |
| Causeway Estate (opp) | 07:17 | 09:17 | 11:17 | 13:17 | 15:17 | 17:17 |
| Brettenham Road (adj) | 07:18 | 09:18 | 11:18 | 13:18 | 15:18 | 17:18 |
| Business Park (opp) | 07:22 | 09:22 | 11:22 | 13:22 | 15:22 | 17:22 |
| Post Office (adj) | 07:25 | 09:25 | 11:25 | 13:25 | 15:25 | 17:25 |
| Shepherd and Dog (o/s) | 07:28 | 09:28 | 11:28 | 13:28 | 15:28 | 17:28 |
| Railway Station (adj) | 07:34 | 09:34 | 11:34 | 13:34 | 15:34 | 17:34 |
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.
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 Central Connect 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 51S
51S towards Stowmarket
All 15 stops
- Clock Tower (adj) Bildeston
- White Horse (o/s) Hitcham
- Squirrels Depot (opp) Hitcham
- Causeway Estate (opp) Hitcham Causeway
- Brettenham Road (adj) Cross Green
- The Ranch (opp) Hitcham
- Business Park (opp) High Street Green
- Borough Lane (adj) Great Finborough
- Chestnuts (opp) Great Finborough
- Post Office (adj) Great Finborough
- Shepherd and Dog (o/s) Onehouse
- Beaumont Way (opp) Stowmarket
- Danescourt Avenue (opp) Stowmarket
- Curwen Road (adj) Stowmarket
- Railway Station (adj) Stowmarket
51S towards Bildeston
All 15 stops
- Railway Station (adj) Stowmarket
- Recreation Ground (opp) Stowmarket
- Danescourt Avenue (adj) Stowmarket
- Beaumont Way (adj) Stowmarket
- Shepherd and Dog (opp) Onehouse
- Post Office (opp) Great Finborough
- Chestnuts (adj) Great Finborough
- Borough Lane (opp) Great Finborough
- Business Park (adj) High Street Green
- The Ranch (adj) Hitcham
- Brettenham Road (opp) Cross Green
- Causeway Estate (adj) Hitcham Causeway
- Squirrels Depot (adj) Hitcham
- White Horse (opp) Hitcham
- Clock Tower (opp) Bildeston
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51S bus?
The first 51S departure on weekdays leaves at 07:13 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 51S bus?
The last 51S on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51S bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 51S bus?
The 51S is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.