51X Swindon to Cirencester via Pinehurst, Penhill
Operated by Stagecoach West. Registered as running via Cricklade & Chesterton. First bus 07:57, last bus 16:15. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.40 to £3.00 — more.
| Stop | 07:57 |
|---|---|
| Fleming Way (Stop J3) | 07:57 |
| Grafton Road (NW-bound) | 08:15 |
| Chesterton Lane (opp) | 08:45 |
| Bingham House (o/s) | 08:51 |
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 51X
Adult single £2.40 to £3.00 · Adult return £4.00 to £8.50 · Child single £1.80 to £3.00 · Child return £2.70 to £6.80
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.40 | Fleming Way | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.40 | £3.00 | Groundwell Ind Estat | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Cirencester,Hospital | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | Cirencester,Centre |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Pinehurst Shops.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach West before you travel.
Tickets on the 51X
Stagecoach West publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Return Bristol · Single Bristol · Adult MyBus Day · Adult MyBus Week · Jobseeker Return · Jobseeker Single · Swindon DayRider · West Gold DayRider
…and 79 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 Stagecoach West's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 29 August 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach West.
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 West before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 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 51X
51X towards Cirencester
All 15 stops
- Fleming Way (Stop J3) Swindon
- Rail Station (Stop RS) Swindon
- Aylesbury Street (NE-bound) Swindon
- Gladstone Street (E-bound) Swindon
- County Road Corner (N-bound) Swindon
- Wheeler Avenue (N-bound) Pinehurst
- Stratton Crossroads (N-bound) Pinehurst
- Bradley Road (N-bound) Penhill
- Queensfield (NW-bound) Penhill
- Grafton Road (NW-bound) Penhill
- Groundwell West (N-bound) Groundwell
- Castle Eaton Turn (NW-bound) Calcutt
- Chesterton Lane (opp) Cirencester
- Sheep Street (nr) Cirencester
- Bingham House (o/s) Cirencester
51X towards Swindon
All 13 stops
- Chesterton Lane (opp) Cirencester
- Preston Toll Bar Preston
- Army Barracks (before) South Cerney
- Castle Eaton Turn (SE-bound) Calcutt
- Groundwell West (S-bound) Groundwell
- Grafton Road (SE-bound) Penhill
- Queensfield (SE-bound) Penhill
- Bradley Road (S-bound) Penhill
- Stratton Crossroads (S-bound) Pinehurst
- Wheeler Avenue (S-bound) Pinehurst
- County Road Corner (W-bound) Swindon
- Gladstone Street (W-bound) Swindon
- Fleming Way (Stop J3) Swindon
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 12 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 20 October 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 15 September 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 November 2023 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0005031/203 · Changes in Gloucestershire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51X bus?
The first 51X departure on weekdays leaves at 07:57 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 51X bus?
The last 51X on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51X bus cost?
Stagecoach West's published fares on the 51X: adult single £2.40 to £3.00, adult return £4.00 to £8.50, child single £1.80 to £3.00, child return £2.70 to £6.80. The 51X 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 West day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 51X bus?
The 51X is operated by Stagecoach West.
Timetable data from Stagecoach West via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0005031/203. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.