Bus 51 route
Route stops
139 stops • 2 directions
- St Boswells Bus Stance
- Borders College
- Melbourne Place
- Council Headquarters
- Eildon Road End
- Leaderfoot Bridge
- Drygrange Nursing Home
- High Street
- Earlston Square Bus Stance
- Carolside
- Galadean Road End
- St Leonards Road End
- Lauder Barns
- Thirlestane Drive
- Factors Park
- Post Office
- West High Street
- Medical Centre
- Brownsmuir Park
- Lauder Haugh Road End
- Wiselawmill Road End
- Carfraemill Roundabout
- Station Road
- Village Hall
- Gilston Road End
- Fala Village Access
- Tynehead Road End
- Crichton House Road End
- Bowling Green
- Roman Camp
- Oxenfoord Avenue
- Crichton Avenue
- Ford Viaduct
- Cranston House
- Main Street
- Chesterhill
- Main Street
- Hepburn Drive
- Primrose Terrace
- Bruce Gardens
- James Lean Avenue
- South Street
- Bridgend Court
- Lugton Brae
- Melville Gate Road
- Summerside
- Campend
- Old Dalkeith Road
- The Wisp
- Fernieside Grove
- Fernieside Drive
- Little France Road
- Little France
- Craigmillar Castle Road
- Kingston Avenue
- Walter Scott Avenue
- Craigmillar Cemetery
- Bridgend Cottages
- Cameron Toll
- Cameron Crescent
- Prestonfield Avenue
- Priestfield Road
- Marchhall Place
- Commonwealth Pool
- East Preston Street
- Bernard Terrace
- St Patrick Square
- Surgeons' Hall
- South Bridge
- Waterloo Place (ZK)
- Waterloo Place (ZH)
- South Bridge
- Surgeons' Hall
- St Patrick Square
- Bernard Terrace
- East Preston Street
- Commonwealth Pool
- Marchhall Place
- Priestfield Road
- Prestonfield Avenue
- Cameron Crescent
- Cameron Toll
- Bridgend Cottages
- Craigmillar Cemetery
- Walter Scott Avenue
- Kingston Avenue
- Craigmillar Castle Road
- Little France
- Little France Road
- Fernieside Drive
- Fernieside Grove
- The Wisp
- Old Dalkeith Road
- Campend
- Melville Gate Road
- Lugton Brae
- Glebe Street
- Old Edinburgh Road
- Buccleuch Street
- James Lean Avenue
- Bruce Gardens
- Primrose Terrace
- Hepburn Drive
- Main Street
- Chesterhill
- Main Street
- Cranston House
- Ford Viaduct
- Crichton Avenue
- Oxenfoord Avenue
- Roman Camp
- Bowling Green
- Crichton House Road End
- Tynehead Road End
- Fala Village Access
- Gilston Road End
- Village Hall
- Carfraemill Roundabout
- Wiselawmill Road End
- Lauder Haugh Road End
- Brownsmuir Park
- Medical Centre
- West High Street
- The Avenue
- Police Station
- Lauder Barns
- St Leonards Road End
- Galadean Road End
- Carolside
- Earlston Square Bus Stance
- High Street
- Drygrange Nursing Home
- Leaderfoot Bridge
- Eildon Road End
- Council Headquarters
- Dryburgh Arms
- Borders College
- Springfield Terrace
- St Boswells Bus Stance
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 51. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 51 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 51 stop here?'
Where does bus #51 run?
This route serves the Edinburgh (UK) 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.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Borders Buses. 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 'Borders Network' 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.
Can you board with a wheelchair?
Yes. Accessibility usually means low-floor entry with ramps and designated spaces. Even when accessibility is stated, conditions can vary on specific vehicles and stops. If this is critical, check the vehicle type for your specific trip and confirm ramp/entry availability beforehand.
Additional Route Information
Borders Buses 51: St Boswells -> Edinburgh
Reference
51
Origin
St Boswells
Destination
Edinburgh
Via
Earlston;Lauder;Pathhead
Route network
Borders Network
Operator
Borders Buses
Opening hours
Mo-Sa 06:16-18:39; Su 09:30-17:23
Travel time
01:53
Wheelchair accessibility
Borders Buses 51: Edinburgh -> St Boswells
Reference
51
Origin
Edinburgh
Destination
St Boswells
Via
Pathhead;Lauder;Earlston
Route network
Borders Network
Operator
Borders Buses
Opening hours
Mo-Sa 08:19-20:32; Su 11:50-19:33
Travel time
01:43
Wheelchair accessibility
Quick overview
Explore the bus 51 route in Edinburgh (UK). 2 directions, 139 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.
