🚌 Bus Information: Service 253
The 253 bus service provides a useful local connection between Cockburnspath, Dunbar and Berwick-upon-Tweed, with the Cockburnspath stop located at Bowling Green.
Below are the current scheduled times for buses travelling from Cockburnspath. Please check the official Borders Buses website before travelling, as timetables and services can change.
Cockburnspath → Dunbar
Bowling Green
| Departure from Cockburnspath | Approx. arrival in Dunbar |
|---|---|
| 6:49am | 7:13am |
| 7:49am | 8:13am |
| 9:14am | 9:38am |
| 11:14am | 11:38am |
| 1:14pm | 1:38pm |
| 3:14pm | 3:38pm |
| 5:01pm | 5:21pm |
| 6:03pm | 6:23pm |
Cockburnspath → Berwick-upon-Tweed
Bowling Green
| Departure from Cockburnspath | Approx. arrival at Berwick Railway Station |
|---|---|
| 7:43am | 8:14am |
| 9:03am | 9:58am |
| 10:23am | 11:18am |
| 12:23pm | 1:18pm |
| 2:23pm | 3:18pm |
| 4:23pm | 5:18pm |
| 6:03pm | 6:58pm |
| 7:03pm | 7:58pm |
📍 Where to catch the bus
The Bowling Green stop is used for the 253 service. Make sure you are waiting on the correct side of the road for the direction you are travelling.
🔗 Check Before You Travel
Timetables can change due to holidays, roadworks, diversions or other service changes, so please check the latest information before setting off.
👉 View the current Service 253 timetable on the Borders Buses website
The 253 currently operates between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Dunbar, following changes introduced to improve reliability and local connections.
Please note: The times shown above are provided as a useful guide. Always check the operator’s website for the latest timetable and any service updates before travelling.