61 Peterborough to Newark via Fengate, Eastern Industry
Operated by Stagecoach East. First bus 05:50, last bus 18:30. 21 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 61? 44 other bus routes are numbered 61 elsewhere in the UK — see every 61 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:30 | 07:30 | 08:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 16:30 | 18:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensgate Bus Stn (Bay 11) | 06:30 | 07:30 | 08:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 16:30 | 18:30 |
| First Drove (adj) | 06:35 | 07:35 | 08:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:35 | 16:35 | 18:35 |
| Showcase Cinema (adj) | · | · | · | · | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 16:40 | 18:40 |
| Vicarage Farm Road (opp) | 06:44 | 07:44 | 08:44 | 10:44 | 11:44 | 12:44 | 13:44 | 14:44 | 16:44 | 18:44 |
| Sainsbury's (adj) | 06:48 | 07:48 | 08:48 | 10:48 | 11:48 | 12:48 | 13:48 | 14:48 | 16:48 | 18:48 |
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.
Fares on the 61
Adult single £2.50 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.50 | Lido | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.50 | Fengate | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | Vicarage Farm Rd | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Eastern Industry | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Newark Sainsbury's | ||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Showcase Cinema | |
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | Peterborough (QG) |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Rivergate.
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 East 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 East before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing 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 61
61 towards Newark
All 15 stops
- Queensgate Bus Stn (Bay 11) Peterborough
- Rivergate - Southbound (Stop B) Peterborough
- Anglia Ruskin University (opp) Peterborough
- Regional Pool (opp) Peterborough
- Harvester Way (adj) Fengate
- First Drove (adj) Fengate
- Second Drove (opp) Fengate
- Showcase Cinema (adj) Eastern Industry
- Transco (Adj) Eastern Industry
- The Square (adj) Eastern Industry
- Leofric Square (opp) Eastern Industry
- Vicarage Farm Road (opp) Eastern Industry
- Saracen Way (opp) Eastern Industry
- Newark Road (adj) Eastern Industry
- Sainsbury's (adj) Newark
61 towards Peterborough
All 15 stops
- Sainsbury's (adj) Newark
- Newark Road (opp) Eastern Industry
- Saracen Way (adj) Eastern Industry
- Vicarage Farm Road (adj) Eastern Industry
- Leofric Square (Adj) Eastern Industry
- The Square (opp) Eastern Industry
- Transco (opp) Eastern Industry
- Showcase Cinema (adj) Eastern Industry
- Second Drove (Adj) Fengate
- First Drove (opp) Fengate
- Harvester Way (opp) Fengate
- Regional Pool (adj) Peterborough
- Anglia Ruskin University (o/s) Peterborough
- Rivergate - Northbound (Stop E) Peterborough
- Queensgate Bus Stn (Bay 11) Peterborough
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 22 February 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 29 October 2023 Peterborough City Centre → Newark Sainsbury's
- Service change effective 29 October 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 July 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 October 2022 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Cambridgeshire County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000459/211 · Changes in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 61 bus?
The first 61 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 61 bus?
The last 61 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 61 bus cost?
Stagecoach East's published fares on the 61: adult single £2.50 to £3.00. The 61 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 East day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 61 bus?
The 61 is operated by Stagecoach East.
Timetable data from Stagecoach East via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000459/211. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.