M5 Ware to Old Town Hall
Operated by Arriva Herts and Essex. First bus 11:20, last bus 13:30. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different M5? 4 other bus routes are numbered M5 elsewhere in the UK — see every M5 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 11:20 | 13:30 |
|---|---|---|
| Ware Railway Station (Stop E) | 11:20 | 13:30 |
| The Priory (o/s) | 11:22 | 13:32 |
| ASDA (o/s) | 11:25 | 13:35 |
| Lower Bourne Gardens (E-bound) | 11:27 | 13:37 |
| Buryfield Way (opp) | 11:29 | 13:39 |
| Old Town Hall (adj) | 11:32 | 13:42 |
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 M5
Adult single £2.00 · Adult return £3.30 · Child single £1.00 · Child return £1.65
The same for any journey on the M5, however far you go.
Arriva UK Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 25 September 2026. Fares change — check with Arriva Herts and Essex before you travel.
Tickets on the M5
Arriva Herts and Essex publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single
…and 4 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Arriva Herts and Essex's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 26 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Arriva Herts and Essex.
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 Arriva Herts and Essex 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 M5
M5 towards Old Town Hall
All 11 stops
- Ware Railway Station (Stop E) Ware
- Old Town Hall (opp) Ware
- The Priory (o/s) Ware
- Watton Road (nr) Ware
- ASDA (o/s) Ware
- Croft Road (N-bound) Ware
- Lower Bourne Gardens (E-bound) Ware
- Canons Road (S-bound) Ware
- Buryfield Way (opp) Ware
- Watton Road (opp) Ware
- Old Town Hall (adj) Ware
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first M5 bus?
The first M5 departure on weekdays leaves at 11:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last M5 bus?
The last M5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 13:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the M5 bus cost?
Arriva Herts and Essex's published fares on the M5: adult single £2.00, adult return £3.30, child single £1.00, child return £1.65. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva Herts and Essex day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the M5 bus?
The M5 is operated by Arriva Herts and Essex.
Timetable data from Arriva Herts and Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.