Bus 53 route
Route stops
103 stops • 2 directions
- Orchard Road / Griffin Road
- Conway Road
- Griffin Road / Brewery Road
- Heavitree Road
- Warwick Terrace / Plumstead Common Road
- Plumstead Common Road / Warwick Terrace
- Plumstead Common / The Ship
- Kirk Lane
- Trinity Church
- Herbert Road
- Frederick Place
- Crescent Road
- Burrage Road
- Woolwich Station
- Woolwich Arsenal Station
- The Woolwich Centre
- Artillery Place / John Wilson Street
- Artillery Place / Frances Street
- Erwood Road
- Cemetery Lane
- Charlton Park Road
- Charlton House
- Charlton Road / Victoria Way
- Wyndcliff Road
- Blackheath / Royal Standard
- Vanbrugh Park / Stratheden Road
- Vanbrugh Park / Beaconsfield Road
- Maze Hill
- Greenwich Park
- Wat Tyler Road
- Lewisham Road
- Egerton Drive
- Deptford Bridge
- Florence Road
- New Cross Station
- Marquis of Granby / Goldsmiths
- New Cross Gate Station
- New Cross Bus Garage
- New Cross Road / Besson Street
- Briant Street
- Pomeroy Street
- Old Kent Road / Ilderton Road
- Commercial Way
- Peckham Park Road
- Malt Street
- Trafalgar Avenue
- Burgess Park / Dunton Road
- Old Kent Road / East Street
- Bricklayer's Arms
- Bricklayer's Arms / New Kent Road
- Rodney Place
- Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- London College Of Communication
- St George's Road / Imperial War Museum
- Lambeth North Station
- Lower Marsh
- Lower Marsh
- Lambeth North Station
- St George's Circus
- Elephant & Castle / London Road
- Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Rodney Place
- Old Kent Road / East Street
- Burgess Park / Dunton Road
- Trafalgar Avenue
- Malt Street
- Peckham Park Road
- Commercial Way
- Old Kent Road / Ilderton Road
- Briant Street
- New Cross Bus Garage
- New Cross Gate Station
- Marquis of Granby
- New Cross Station
- Deptford High Street
- Deptford Bridge
- Egerton Drive
- Lewisham Road
- Wat Tyler Road
- Greenwich Park
- Charlton Way / Maze Hill
- Vanbrugh Park / Beaconsfield Road
- Blackheath / Royal Standard
- Wyndcliff Road
- Charlton Road / Victoria Way
- Charlton Village
- Charlton Park Road
- Cemetery Lane
- Erwood Road
- Artillery Place / Frances Street
- The Woolwich Centre
- Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Vincent Road / Woolwich Arsenal Station
- Burrage Road / Arthur Grove
- Frederick Place
- Bloomfield Road / Plumstead Common Road
- Trinity Church
- Blendon Terrace
- Plumstead Common / The Ship
- Heavitree Road
- Griffin Road / Brewery Road
- Conway Road
- Griffin Road / Plumstead Station
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 53. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 53 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 53 stop here?'
Where does bus #53 run?
This route serves the London (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 London. 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 'London Buses' 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 #dc241f. 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
London Buses route 53 - Lambeth North, Lower Marsh
Reference
53
Origin
Orchard Road / Griffin Road
Destination
Lower Marsh
Route network
London Buses
Operator
Stagecoach London
Color
#dc241f
London Buses route 53 - Plumstead Station
Reference
53
Origin
Lower Marsh
Destination
Griffin Road / Plumstead Station
Route network
London Buses
Operator
Stagecoach London
Color
#dc241f
Quick overview
Explore the bus 53 route in London (UK). 2 directions, 103 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.
