London Bus 51 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
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This is the full timetable for the number 51 bus in London, which runs between Hare Street and Orpington Station. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 51 runs from each of the 57 stops in each direction. Use the controls above to switch direction or day, and tap any stop for its full hour by hour departure list.
This page shows TfL's scheduled times for the 51. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 51 instead.
Full 51 timetable from Hare Street (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 51 bus departure from Hare Street towards Orpington Station, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 51 timetable from Orpington Bus Station (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 51 bus departure from Orpington Bus Station towards Beresford Sq / Woolwich Arsenal Stn, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
First and Last are the earliest and latest scheduled departures from each stop in the chosen direction. Every is the typical daytime interval between buses from 07:00 to 19:00; buses may be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early and late. Times at the final stop are arrivals. Times at stops along the route use TfL's published running times, so on busy days buses can run a few minutes later. Tap a stop row for its full list of departures. All times come from Transport for London's timetable data.
Source: TfL Timetable API
Bus 51 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 51 bus?
The first 51 bus leaves Hare Street at 04:15 towards Orpington Station (Mon-Fri). From Orpington Bus Station the first bus is at 04:30. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 51 bus?
The last 51 bus leaves Hare Street at 01:00 towards Orpington Station (Mon-Fri). From Orpington Bus Station the last bus is at 00:15. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 51 bus run?
During the day the 51 typically runs about every 12 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.
Does the 51 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the 51 runs from 06:15 until 01:00 from Hare Street. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.
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