Bus 81 route
Route stops
58 stops • 2 directions
- Thorney Park
- Overtown Turn
- Beranburh Field
- Whittingham Drive
- Burderop Barns
- Dairy Road
- Hodson Turn
- Hodson Road
- Home Close
- Meadow Stores
- Landmark Hotel
- Station Road
- New Road
- Butts Road
- Great Western Hospital
- Great Western Hospital
- Coate Village
- Sun Inn
- Ripon Way
- Berrington Road
- Kirby Close
- New College
- Sussex Place
- Russell Walk
- Ambulance Station
- Fire Station
- Spring Gardens
- Fleming Way
- Fleming Way
- Rail Station
- Armstrong Street
- Corporation Street
- Spring Gardens
- Fire Station
- Ambulance Station
- Russell Walk
- Sussex Place
- New College
- Kirby Close
- Berrington Road
- Ripon Way
- Coate Water
- Sun Inn
- Great Western Hospital
- Great Western Hospital
- Butts Road
- New Road
- Station Road
- Landmark Hotel
- Meadow Stores
- Home Close
- Hodson Turn
- Dairy Road
- Burderop Barns
- Whittingham Drive
- Beranburh Field
- Overtown Turn
- Thorney Park
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 81. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 81 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 81 stop here?'
Where does bus #81 run?
This route serves the Swindon (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 Stagecoach West. 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 'Stagecoach West' 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 #0279c1. 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 81: Thorney Park - Town Centre
Reference
81
Origin
Thorney Park
Destination
Swindon Town Centre (Fleming Way)
Via
Alexandra Park;Burderop Park;Chiseldon;M4 J15 (Plough Hill);Great Western Hospital;Coate Water;Queens Drive
Route network
Stagecoach West
Operator
Stagecoach West
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 09:30-16:27
Color
#0279c1
Bus 81: Town Centre - Thorney Park
Reference
81
Origin
Swindon Town Centre (Fleming Way)
Destination
Thorney Park
Via
Queens Drive;Coate Water;Great Western Hospital;M4 J15 (Plough Hill);Chiseldon;Alexandra Park;Burderop Park
Route network
Stagecoach West
Operator
Stagecoach West
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 07:20-14:27
Color
#0279c1
Quick overview
Explore the bus 81 route in Swindon (UK). 2 directions, 58 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.
