53
Bedford ↔ Wootton Bus Times
Granville Road, Norfolk Park (Sheffield)
From 0001 Saturday 18 July Until 2359 Friday 28 August 2026 (At All Times For 6 Weeks)
Granville Road is temporarily closed between its junctions with Shrewsbury Road and Castle Croft Drive due to ut...
06:40
31 minFolkes Road 07:1707:40
91 minFolkes Road 08:1708:40
151 minFolkes Road 09:1709:40
211 minFolkes Road 10:1710:40
271 minFolkes Road 11:1711:40
331 minFolkes Road 12:17SATURDAY · 14 services05:40 — 18:50
The 53 bus runs between Bedford and Wootton, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 33 stops. Some cloud and 14°C for the next bus at 06:40. A light jacket should be enough.
Number 53 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Accessibility: Stagecoach provides Journey Assistance Cards for passengers with limited vision or hearing, communication difficulties, special educational needs, non-native English speakers, or those needing extra time to find a seat. Cards work any time, seven days a week, on all bus services.
Fares & Tickets
Contactless
Ticket Types
Day RiderStudent TicketsFlexible Tickets
£3 capped fare scheme
Passes through:
BedfordCauldwellKempstonKempston Church EndGibraltarWootton
Where does the 53 bus stop?
The 53 serves 33 stops passing through Bedford, Cauldwell, Kempston, Kempston Church End, Gibraltar and Wootton. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 53 run on weekends?
Yes, the 53 runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 53?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 53 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 53. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Stagecoach to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.stagecoachbus.com for operator information · BODS SIRI-SX for disruption alerts · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: SCEM, SCSO, SCCU, SCOX, SCMY, SDVN, SCCM, SCFI, SCHI, SCNH, SCEK, SSWL, SCGL, STWS, SCNE, SYRK, SBLB, ELBG
Valid from 04 Jan 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 33 bus stops across 6 areas.