Bus 51 in Toronto links Leslie Station and Donlands Station. The route is 12.8 km long with 38 stops, and the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission puts the full trip at about 34 minutes. On a weekday it runs 107 trips in one direction, and 101 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 51 |
| City | Toronto |
| Transit authority | the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |
| Start → end | Leslie Station → Donlands Station |
| End → start | Donlands Station → Leslie Station |
| Route length | 12.8 km / 12.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 38 / 42 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 34 minutes |
| Trips per day | 107 on weekdays, 101 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 1–21 · midday 5–19 · weekend 5–18 |
| First / last trip from «Leslie Station» | 00:08 / 23:52 |
| First / last trip from «Donlands Station» | 00:10 / 23:58 |
| Fare | 3.35 $ |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 51
Outbound: Leslie Station → Donlands Station
This direction has 38 stops and runs 12.8 km. The route passes North York General Hospital – Main Entrance, Leslie St at Rippleton Rd, Eglinton Ave East at Brentcliffe Rd West Side, Donlands Ave at Pape Ave East Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leslie Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | North York General Hospital – Main Entrance | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Leslie St at Oriole GO Station South Side | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | Leslie St at Lesmill Rd South Side | 1.4 km | |
| 5 | Leslie St at Bannatyne Dr South Side | 2.0 km | |
| 6 | Leslie St at Kirkwood Rd | 2.2 km | |
| 7 | Leslie St at Farmstead Rd | 2.4 km | |
| 8 | Leslie St at York Mills Rd South Side | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | Leslie St at Longwood Dr | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | Leslie St at Denlow Blvd | 3.4 km | |
| 11 | Leslie St at Rippleton Rd | 3.7 km | |
| 12 | Leslie St at Talwood Dr (North) | 3.9 km | |
| 13 | Leslie St at Talwood Dr (South) South Side | 4.2 km | |
| 14 | Leslie St at Lawrence Ave East South Side | 4.7 km | |
| 15 | 1300 Leslie St | 4.9 km | |
| 16 | Leslie St at Overland Dr | 5.1 km | |
| 17 | Opposite 1105 Leslie St | 5.6 km | |
| 18 | Opposite 1103 Leslie St | 6.4 km | |
| 19 | Eglinton Ave East at Leslie St West Side | 6.8 km | |
| 20 | Eglinton Ave East at Brentcliffe Rd West Side | 7.6 km | |
| 21 | Laird Dr at Parklea Dr South Side | 8.1 km | |
| 22 | Laird Dr at McRae Dr | 8.4 km | |
| 23 | Laird Dr at Commercial Rd South Side | 8.6 km | |
| 24 | Laird Dr at Lea Ave | 8.9 km | |
| 25 | Laird Dr at Kenrae Rd | 9.1 km | |
| 26 | Laird Dr at Millwood Rd | 9.2 km | |
| 27 | Millwood Rd at Redway Rd South Side | 9.5 km | |
| 28 | Millwood Rd at Overlea Blvd South Side | 10.0 km | |
| 29 | Donlands Ave at Pape Ave East Side | 10.6 km | |
| 30 | Donlands Ave at Elmsdale Rd | 10.9 km | |
| 31 | Donlands Ave at O’Connor Dr South Side | 11.1 km | |
| 32 | Donlands Ave at Torrens Ave | 11.3 km | |
| 33 | Donlands Ave at Cosburn Ave South Side | 11.6 km | |
| 34 | Donlands Ave at Floyd Ave | 11.8 km | |
| 35 | Donlands Ave at Mortimer Ave | 11.9 km | |
| 36 | Donlands Ave at Sammon Ave | 12.2 km | |
| 37 | Donlands Ave at Milverton Blvd | 12.4 km | |
| 38 | Donlands Station | 12.8 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Donlands Station → Leslie Station
This direction has 42 stops and runs 12.8 km. The route passes Donlands Ave at Milverton Blvd, Millwood Rd at Village Station Rd, 1121 Leslie St, Leslie St at Southwell Dr North Side. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donlands Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Donlands Ave at Milverton Blvd | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Donlands Ave at Sammon Ave | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | Donlands Ave at Mortimer Ave | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | Donlands Ave at Memorial Park Ave | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | Donlands Ave at Cosburn Ave | 1.2 km | |
| 7 | Donlands Ave at Plains Rd | 1.4 km | |
| 8 | Donlands Ave at O’Connor Dr | 1.6 km | |
| 9 | Donlands Ave at Wolverton Ave | 1.9 km | |
| 10 | Donlands Ave at Millwood Rd | 2.2 km | |
| 11 | Millwood Rd at Overlea Blvd North Side | 2.9 km | |
| 12 | Millwood Rd at Village Station Rd | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | Laird Dr at Canvarco Rd | 3.6 km | |
| 14 | Laird Dr at Esandar Dr North Side | 3.8 km | |
| 15 | Laird Dr at Industrial St | 4.0 km | |
| 16 | Laird Dr at Commercial Rd North Side | 4.2 km | |
| 17 | Laird Dr at Wicksteed Ave North Side | 4.4 km | |
| 18 | Eglinton Ave East at Laird Dr East Side | 4.7 km | |
| 19 | Eglinton Ave East at Brentcliffe Rd | 5.2 km | |
| 20 | Leslie St at Eglinton Ave East North Side | 6.1 km | |
| 21 | 1103 Leslie St | 6.4 km | |
| 22 | 1121 Leslie St | 6.6 km | |
| 23 | 1125 Leslie St North Side | 6.9 km | |
| 24 | 1165 Leslie St | 7.2 km | |
| 25 | Leslie St at Overland Dr North Side | 7.7 km | |
| 26 | Leslie St at Marshfield Crt | 7.9 km | |
| 27 | Leslie St at Lawrence Ave East | 8.1 km | |
| 28 | Leslie St at Lawrence Ave East North Side | 8.2 km | |
| 29 | Leslie St at Talwood Dr (South) | 8.6 km | |
| 30 | Leslie St at Talwood Dr (North) | 8.8 km | |
| 31 | Leslie St at Bond Ave | 9.2 km | |
| 32 | Leslie St at Southwell Dr North Side | 9.4 km | |
| 33 | Leslie St at Ballyronan Rd | 9.8 km | |
| 34 | Leslie St at York Mills Rd | 10.2 km | |
| 35 | Leslie St at Coldwater Rd | 10.4 km | |
| 36 | Leslie St at Kirkwood Rd North Side | 10.7 km | |
| 37 | Leslie St at Bannatyne Dr North Side | 10.8 km | |
| 38 | Leslie St at Lesmill Rd | 11.4 km | |
| 39 | Leslie St at Opposite Oriole GO Station North Side | 11.9 km | |
| 40 | Leslie St at Esther Shiner Blvd – North York General Hospital | 12.1 km | |
| 41 | Old Leslie St at 1200 Sheppard Ave East | 12.6 km | |
| 42 | Leslie Station | 12.8 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from the Toronto Transit Commission, the route runs 107 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 101 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Leslie Station» | 00:08 — 23:52 | 00:09 — 23:52 |
| From «Donlands Station» | 00:10 — 23:58 | 00:10 — 23:58 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 1–21 minutes, most often every 11; midday every 5–19 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 3–17; on weekends every 5–18 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 3.35 $. The same fare applies to streetcars, buses and the subway in Toronto.
A cash fare is $3.35 and covers one ride only. Paying with a PRESTO card, debit or credit card costs $3.30 and includes two hours of unlimited transfers. A day pass is $13.50, a monthly adult pass $156.00. Transfers within 120 minutes are free. The two-hour transfer applies only to fares paid by card; a cash fare covers a single ride. An unlimited monthly pass costs $156.00.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 51 cost?
3.35 $ for a single ride.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Leslie Station the first is at 00:08 and the last at 23:52. From Donlands Station they are 00:10 and 23:58.
How long does the trip from Leslie Station to Donlands Station take?
About 34 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
38 outbound and 42 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 51 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 101 trips in one direction, running from Leslie Station between 00:09 and 23:52.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Toronto buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Fares — Toronto Transit Commission, Fares & passes. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (City of Toronto Open Data).