53
53 Bus Times – Plumstead ↔ Lambeth North
10:41
6 minLower Marsh 11:5510:49
14 minLower Marsh 12:0310:57
22 minLower Marsh 12:1111:05
30 minLower Marsh 12:2011:13
38 minLower Marsh 12:2911:21
46 minLower Marsh 12:38SATURDAY · 128 services04:10 — 23:40
The 53 bus runs between Plumstead and Lambeth North, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 56 stops.
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
Day Pass
£2.50
Day Pass
£5.00
Contactless
Ticket Types
Day RiderStudent TicketsFlexible Tickets
£3 capped fare scheme
Passes through:
PlumsteadPlumstead CommonWoolwichThamesmead WestCharltonKidbrookeBlackheathGreenwichDeptford BridgeNew CrossNew Cross GatePeckhamOld Kent RoadWalworthNewingtonElephant & CastleLambethLambeth North
Where does the 53 bus stop?
The 53 serves 56 stops passing through Plumstead, Plumstead Common, Woolwich, Thamesmead West, Charlton, Kidbrooke, Blackheath, Greenwich, Deptford Bridge, New Cross, New Cross Gate, Peckham, Old Kent Road, Walworth, Newington, Elephant & Castle, Lambeth and Lambeth North. 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 and Sundays. 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 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 01 Aug 2026 to 23 Dec 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 05 Aug 2026
This route serves 56 bus stops across 18 areas.