51W Market Rasen to Louth via Brookenby, Ludford
Operated by TransportConnect. First bus 07:00, last bus 17:55. 15 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 07:00 | 08:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 17:55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place (adj) | 07:00 | 08:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 17:55 |
| Demand Responsive Area | 07:05 | 08:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 15:05 | 17:05 | 18:00 |
| Demand Responsive Area | 07:05 | 08:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 15:05 | 17:05 | 18:00 |
| Demand Responsive Area | 07:05 | 08:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 15:05 | 17:05 | 18:00 |
| Demand Responsive Area | 07:05 | 08:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 15:05 | 17:05 | 18:00 |
| Demand Responsive Area | · | 08:05 | · | 12:05 | 15:05 | · | · |
| Demand Responsive Area | 07:05 | 08:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 15:05 | 17:05 | 18:00 |
| Demand Responsive Area | 07:05 | 08:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 15:05 | 17:05 | 18:00 |
| Demand Responsive Area | 07:05 | 08:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 15:05 | 17:05 | 18:00 |
| Demand Responsive Area | 07:10 | 08:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 15:10 | 17:10 | 18:05 |
| Demand Responsive Area | · | 08:10 | · | 12:10 | 15:10 | · | · |
| Demand Responsive Area | 07:20 | 08:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 15:20 | 17:20 | 18:15 |
| Demand Responsive Area | · | 08:20 | · | 12:20 | 15:20 | · | · |
| Demand Responsive Area | 07:20 | 08:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 15:20 | 17:20 | 18:15 |
| Bus Station | 07:35 | 08:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 15:35 | 17:35 | 18:30 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Tickets on the 51W
TransportConnect publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
£3 Adult Single
…and 3 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from TransportConnect's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 16 September 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with TransportConnect.
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 TransportConnect before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Louth: 5 journeys, first 08:00 towards Market Rasen: 6 journeys, first 08:00
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Louth: 5 journeys, first 08:00 towards Market Rasen: 6 journeys, first 08:00
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Louth: 5 journeys, first 08:00 towards Market Rasen: 6 journeys, first 08:00
Route map
All stops on route 51W
51W towards Louth
All 29 stops
- Market Place (adj) Market Rasen
- Demand Responsive Area Walesby
- Demand Responsive Area Tealby
- Demand Responsive Area North Willingham
- Demand Responsive Area Thorganby
- Demand Responsive Area Swinhope
- Demand Responsive Area Benniworth
- Demand Responsive Area Market Stainton
- Demand Responsive Area Donington on Bain
- Demand Responsive Area South Willingham
- Demand Responsive Area Hainton
- Demand Responsive Area Stenigot
- Demand Responsive Area Asterby
- Demand Responsive Area Goulceby
- Demand Responsive Area Scamblesby
- Demand Responsive Area Kirmond le Mire
- Demand Responsive Area Brookenby
- Demand Responsive Area Binbrook
- Demand Responsive Area Kelstern
- Demand Responsive Area Ludford
- Demand Responsive Area Burgh on Bain
- Demand Responsive Area Withcall
- Demand Responsive Area North Ormsby
- Demand Responsive Area North Elkington
- Demand Responsive Area Welton le Wold
- Demand Responsive Area South Elkington
- Demand Responsive Area Hallington
- Demand Responsive Area Raithby cum Maltby
- Bus Station Louth
51W towards Market Rasen
All 29 stops
- Bus Station Louth
- Demand Responsive Area Raithby cum Maltby
- Demand Responsive Area Hallington
- Demand Responsive Area South Elkington
- Demand Responsive Area Welton le Wold
- Demand Responsive Area North Elkington
- Demand Responsive Area North Ormsby
- Demand Responsive Area Withcall
- Demand Responsive Area Burgh on Bain
- Demand Responsive Area Ludford
- Demand Responsive Area Kelstern
- Demand Responsive Area Binbrook
- Demand Responsive Area Brookenby
- Demand Responsive Area Kirmond le Mire
- Demand Responsive Area Scamblesby
- Demand Responsive Area Goulceby
- Demand Responsive Area Asterby
- Demand Responsive Area Stenigot
- Demand Responsive Area Hainton
- Demand Responsive Area South Willingham
- Demand Responsive Area Donington on Bain
- Demand Responsive Area Market Stainton
- Demand Responsive Area Benniworth
- Demand Responsive Area Swinhope
- Demand Responsive Area Thorganby
- Demand Responsive Area North Willingham
- Demand Responsive Area Tealby
- Demand Responsive Area Walesby
- Market Place (adj) Market Rasen
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 1 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 30 March 2026 New flexible registration around the West Louth area of Lincolnshire.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Lincolnshire County Council - added V1).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF1146003/70 · Changes in Lincolnshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51W bus?
The first 51W departure on weekdays leaves at 07:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 51W bus?
The last 51W on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51W bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). TransportConnect day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 51W bus?
The 51W is operated by TransportConnect.
Timetable data from TransportConnect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). TransportConnect last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 30 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF1146003/70. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.