First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
Route:Orchard Road / Griffin Road ↔ Lower Marsh
Timetable last updated:24 August 2026
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. Times below are for buses towards
Lower Marsh (Mon-Fri). Use the toggles to switch direction or day,
and tap any stop for its full hour by hour departure list.
Tap any stop to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour, plus a link to its live arrivals.
StopFirstLastEvery
Orchard Road / Griffin RoadWU
04:05
23:40
8 min
Conway RoadWV
04:05
23:40
8 min
Griffin Road / Brewery Road
04:06
23:41
8 min
Heavitree RoadA
04:07
23:42
8 min
Warwick Terrace / Plumstead Common RoadC
04:08
23:43
8 min
Plumstead Common Road / Warwick TerraceR
04:09
23:44
8 min
Plumstead Common / the ShipS
04:10
23:45
8 min
Kirk LaneT
04:11
23:46
8 min
Trinity ChurchWP
04:12
23:47
8 min
Herbert RoadWQ
04:13
23:48
8 min
Frederick PlaceWJ
04:15
23:50
8 min
Crescent RoadWK
04:16
23:51
8 min
Burrage Road
04:18
23:53
8 min
WoolwichZ
04:19
23:54
8 min
Woolwich Arsenal StationH
04:20
23:55
8 min
The Woolwich CentreS
04:22
23:57
8 min
Artillery Place / John Wilson StreetX
04:23
23:58
8 min
Artillery Place / Frances Street
04:24
23:59
8 min
Erwood RoadA
04:26
00:01
8 min
Cemetery LaneB
04:27
00:02
8 min
Charlton Park RoadQ
04:29
00:04
8 min
Charlton HouseP
04:30
00:05
8 min
Charlton Road / Victoria Way
04:31
00:06
8 min
Wyndcliff RoadBT
04:32
00:07
8 min
Blackheath / Royal StandardBD
04:33
00:08
8 min
Vanbrugh Park / Stratheden RoadBK
04:34
00:09
8 min
Vanbrugh Park / Beaconsfield RoadBX
04:35
00:10
8 min
Maze HillQ
04:36
00:11
8 min
Greenwich ParkT
04:38
00:13
8 min
Wat Tyler RoadL
04:41
00:16
8 min
Lewisham RoadM
04:43
00:18
8 min
Egerton DriveN
04:44
00:19
8 min
Deptford Bridge StationT
04:46
00:21
8 min
Florence RoadF
04:47
00:22
8 min
New Cross StationW
04:48
00:23
8 min
Marquis of Granby / GoldsmithsX
04:50
00:25
8 min
New Cross Gate StationO
04:51
00:26
8 min
New Cross Bus GarageJ
04:53
00:28
8 min
New Cross Road / Besson StreetC
04:54
00:29
8 min
Briant StreetD
04:55
00:30
8 min
Pomeroy StreetW
04:56
00:31
8 min
Old Kent Road / Ilderton RoadWA
04:57
00:32
8 min
Commercial WayWB
04:58
00:33
8 min
Peckham Park RoadWE
05:00
00:35
8 min
Malt StreetWH
05:02
00:37
8 min
Trafalgar AvenueWJ
05:03
00:38
8 min
Dunton RoadWN
05:05
00:40
8 min
Old Kent Road / East StreetF
05:06
00:41
8 min
Bricklayer's ArmsBQ
05:07
00:42
8 min
Bricklayer's Arms / New Kent RoadBS
05:09
00:44
8 min
Rodney PlaceBT
05:10
00:45
8 min
Elephant & Castle / New Kent RoadM
05:11
00:46
8 min
London College of CommunicationZ
05:12
00:47
8 min
St George's Road / Imperial War MuseumN
05:14
00:49
8 min
Lambeth North StationB
05:17
00:52
8 min
Lower MarshA
05:18
00:53
8 min
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.
All buses run to Lower Marsh.
04051525354555
0505152331394755
06031119273340465258
070410162329364452
080008162432414957
0906142230384654
100210182634425058
1106142230384654
120210182634425058
1306142230384654
140210182633404855
150311192735435159
1607152331394755
1703111927364553
1802101927354453
1902101928374555
200515273951
210315273951
220315284052
2304162840
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.
All buses run to Griffin Road / Plumstead Station.
051525354555
060515232935425057
070411172430384553
080109172533414958
0907152332404957
1005132129374553
110109172533414957
1205132129374553
130109172533414957
140513212936435158
1506142230384654
160210182634425058
1706142230384654
1803112028374655
1903122129384755
2004132130384654
21021020304050
220214263850
230214263850
000214263850
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.