53A

Bedford ↔ Wootton Bus Times

Stagecoach · 39 stops

Next departures

Bus Station
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
07:30
Folkes Road 08:19
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services07:30 — 07:30

The 53A bus runs between Bedford and Wootton, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 39 stops. Looking like 14°C and clear for the next bus at 07:30. Pleasant enough for the wait.

53A Bus Timetable

Stop
Bus Station07:30
St Paul's Square07:32
Kingsway Link07:35
Borough Hall07:36
Bedford Hospital West07:38
Whitbread Avenue07:39
The Keep07:39
Addison Centre07:40
Prentice Gardens07:41
Dillons Store07:42
Gilbert Close07:42
Mortimer Road07:43
Marshall Close07:44
Gulliver Close07:45
Bedford Road Lower School07:47
St John's Homes07:48
The Windermere07:48
Cherry Walk07:51
The Mullberry Bush07:52
The Alders07:53
Royal Oak07:54
Hastings Road07:55
Williamson Road Shops07:56
Deacon Avenue07:56
Burr Close07:57
Hebbes Close07:59
Kempston Rural Primary School08:00
Ridgeways Farm08:02
Ibbett Close08:03
Wootton Road08:04
Keeley Corner08:05
Elmsdale Road08:06
Potters Cross08:07
Tithe Barn Road08:09
St Mary's Road08:10
Wootton Upper School08:12
Squires Road08:15
Fields Road Surgery08:16
Folkes Road08:19

Inbound

Stop
Folkes Road15:24
Lomax Gardens15:25
Steele Walk15:25
Buckworth Drive15:26
Burgoyne Avenue15:27
Squires Road15:28
Wootton Upper School15:30
St Mary's Road15:33
Tithe Barn Road15:34
Potters Cross15:35
Elmsdale Road15:36
Keeley Corner15:37
Wootton Road15:38
Ibbett Close15:39
Ridgeways Farm15:40
Kempston Rural Primary School15:41
Hebbes Close15:41
Burr Close15:42
Deacon Avenue15:42
Williamson Road Shops15:44
Hastings Road15:45
Royal Oak15:46
Duke Inn15:47
The Mullberry Bush15:48
Cherry Walk15:49
Lilac Walk15:51
Farrer Street15:52
The Windermere15:53
St John's Homes15:54
Bedford Road Lower School15:55
Gulliver Close15:56
Marshall Close15:58
Mortimer Road15:59
Gilbert Close15:59
Dillons Store16:00
Prentice Gardens16:01
Addison Centre16:02
The Keep16:02
Whitbread Avenue16:03
Bedford Hospital West16:05
Borough Hall16:07
Bedford College16:09
St Paul's Square16:12
Pilgrims House16:14
Bus Station16:18

Route Map

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Fares & Tickets

Single £1.50
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Ticket Types
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£3 capped fare scheme

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Passes through: BedfordCauldwellKempstonKempston Church EndGibraltarWootton
Where does the 53A bus stop?
The 53A serves 39 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 53A run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 53A runs on weekdays only. Contact Stagecoach directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 53A?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 53A run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 53A. 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 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