Bus 251 route
Route stops
105 stops • 2 directions
- Little Collins Street/Queen Street
- Bourke Street/Queen Street
- Hardware Lane/Lonsdale Street
- Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Street
- Little Lonsdale Street/Exhibition Street
- Victoria Street/Rathdowne Street
- Exhibition Building/Rathdowne Street
- Melbourne Museum/Rathdowne Street
- Grattan Street/Rathdowne Street
- Elgin Street/Rathdowne Street
- Kay Street/Rathdowne Street
- Princes Street/Rathdowne Street
- Lee Street/Rathdowne Street
- Newry Street/Rathdowne Street
- Fenwick Street/Rathdowne Street
- Richardson Street/Rathdowne Street
- Pigdon Street/Rathdowne Street
- Park Street/Rathdowne Street
- Truscott Street/Brunswick Road
- Nicholson Street/Holden Street
- Porter Street/Holden Street
- St Georges Road/Holden Street
- Kneen Street/Rushall Crescent
- Rushall Station/Rushall Crescent
- Rowe Street/Rushall Crescent
- Clifton Hill Interchange
- High Street/Westgarth Street
- Westgarth Railway Station/Westgarth Street
- Jessie Street/Westgarth Street
- Green Street/Westgarth Street
- Victoria Road/Westgarth Street
- Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Road
- Clarke Street/Victoria Road
- Bastings Street/Victoria Road
- Mitchell Street/Victoria Road
- Separation Street/Victoria Road
- Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Road
- Christmas Street/Victoria Road
- Speight Street/Victoria Road
- Clyde Street/Victoria Road
- Gooch Street/Victoria Road
- Pender Street/Victoria Road
- Dundas Street/Victoria Street
- Raglan Street/Victoria Street
- Mihil Street/Victoria Street
- Cormac Street/Victoria Street
- Belgrove Street/Bell Street
- Albert Street/Bell Street
- Cope Street/Bell Street
- Bell Street/Chifley Drive
- Murray Road/Chifley Drive
- Northland Shopping Centre (Bay 5)
- Northland Shopping Centre (Bay 5)
- Murray Road/Chifley Drive
- Bell Street/Chifley Drive
- Chifley Drive/Bell Street
- Cope Street/Bell Street
- Daley Street/Bell Street
- Albert Street/Bell Street
- Victoria Street/Bell Street
- Mornane Street/Victoria Street
- Alfred Street/Victoria Street
- Dundas Street/Victoria Street
- Collins Street/Victoria Road
- Gooch Street/Victoria Road
- Clyde Street/Victoria Road
- Speight Street/Victoria Road
- Darebin Road/Victoria Road
- Chrismas Street/Victoria Road
- Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Road
- Separation Street/Victoria Road
- Mitchell Street/Victoria Road
- Bastings Street/Victoria Road
- Clarke Street/Victoria Road
- Dennis Railway Station/Victoria Road
- Westgarth Street/Victoria Road
- Simpson Street/Westgarth Street
- Northcote Park/Westgarth Street
- Westgarth Railway Station/Westgarth Street
- High Street/Westgarth Street
- Cunningham Street/High Street
- Clifton Hill Interchange
- Rowe Street/Rushall Crescent
- Rushall Station/Rushall Crescent
- Park Street/Bennett Street
- St Georges Road/Holden Street
- Porter Street/Holden Street
- Nicholson Street/Holden Street
- Amess Street/Brunswick Road
- Park Street/Rathdowne Street
- Pigdon Street/Rathdowne Street
- Carlton North Post Office/Rathdowne Street
- Fenwick Street/Rathdowne Street
- Curtain Square/Rathdowne Street
- O'Grady Street/Rathdowne Street
- Carlton Baths/Rathdowne Street
- Pitt Street/Rathdowne Street
- Elgin Street/Rathdowne Street
- Carlton Gardens/Rathdowne Street
- Exhibition Building/Rathdowne Street
- Exhibition Street/Lonsdale Street
- Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Street
- Elizabeth Street/Lonsdale Street
- Little Bourke Street/Queen Street
- Little Collins Street/Queen Street
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 251. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 251 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 251 stop here?'
Where does bus #251 run?
This route serves the Melbourne (Australia) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
What are the main stops along the way?
Key stops along the route: Clifton Hill. These are handy as landmarks and transfer points. First time riding? Note down 2–3 stops closest to where you're heading and track them on the map or listen for announcements—easier than missing your exit.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Transdev. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'PTV - Metropolitan Buses' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #FF8200. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
Bus 251: City (Queen Street) => Clifton Hill => Northland SC
Reference
251
Origin
City (Queen Street)
Destination
Northland SC
Via
Clifton Hill
Route network
PTV - Metropolitan Buses
Operator
Transdev
Color
#FF8200
Bus 251: Northland SC => Clifton Hill => City (Queen Street)
Reference
251
Origin
Northland SC
Destination
City (Queen Street)
Via
Clifton Hill
Route network
PTV - Metropolitan Buses
Operator
Transdev
Color
#FF8200
Quick overview
Explore the bus 251 route in Melbourne (Australia). 2 directions, 105 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
