London Bus 53 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
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This is the full timetable for the number 53 bus in London, which runs between Orchard Road / Griffin Road and Lower Marsh. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 53 runs from each of the 56 stops in each direction. Use the controls above to switch direction or day, and tap any stop for its full hour by hour departure list.
This page shows TfL's scheduled times for the 53. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 53 instead.
Full 53 timetable from Orchard Road / Griffin Road (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 53 bus departure from Orchard Road / Griffin Road towards Lower Marsh, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 53 timetable from Lower Marsh (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 53 bus departure from Lower Marsh towards Griffin Road / Plumstead Station, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
First and Last are the earliest and latest scheduled departures from each stop in the chosen direction. Every is the typical daytime interval between buses from 07:00 to 19:00; buses may be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early and late. Times at the final stop are arrivals. Times at stops along the route are TfL's scheduled running times from the start of the route, so on busy days buses can run a few minutes later. Tap a stop row for its full list of departures. All times come from Transport for London's timetable data.
Source: TfL Timetable API
Bus 53 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 53 bus?
The first 53 bus leaves Orchard Road / Griffin Road at 04:05 towards Lower Marsh (Mon-Fri). From Lower Marsh the first bus is at 05:15. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 53 bus?
The last 53 bus leaves Orchard Road / Griffin Road at 23:40 towards Lower Marsh (Mon-Fri). From Lower Marsh the last bus is at 00:50. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 53 bus run?
During the day the 53 typically runs about every 8 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.
Does the 53 bus run on Sundays?
No. TfL's timetable for the 53 has no Sunday service. Check the day buttons above for the days this route runs.
Does the 53 bus run at night?
The 53 itself stops after the last bus at 23:40, but night bus N53 covers the route through the night. See the N53 route page for its stops and live times.
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