Bus from Tower Estate to St Giles
4 direct routes · 4–16 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 23:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to St Giles as of 13:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tower Estate, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~4 min | 10 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 18:24 | JTF Store (adj) | Cowper Drive (adj) | — |
| 18 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~16 min | 5 | Sat 6 · Sun 13 | 19:26 | 23:26 | Lime Kiln Way (opp) | Outer Circle Drive (SW-bound) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 53A, 975
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53A | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~4 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:29 | 14:54 | JTF Store (adj) | Cowper Drive (adj) | — |
| 975 | PC Coaches | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:16 | 08:16 | Ford Garage (adj) | Cowper Drive (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tower Estate on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 53 bus, 18 bus, 53A bus or 975 bus timetable.
Fares from Tower Estate to St Giles
- £1.20 adult single, £2.40 return on the 53 and 53A (Stagecoach East Midlands)
- £3.00 adult single on the 18 (Stagecoach East Midlands)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Tower Estate to St Giles?
4 routes run directly from Tower Estate to St Giles: the 53 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 18 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 53A (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 975 (PC Coaches). The most frequent is the 53, 10 times each weekday — board at JTF Store (adj) and get off at Cowper Drive (adj), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tower Estate to St Giles?
Between 4 minutes on the 53 and 16 on the 18, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Tower Estate to St Giles?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:52 and the last around 23:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tower Estate to St Giles?
Adult singles from Tower Estate to St Giles: £1.20 on the 53 and 53A (Stagecoach East Midlands); £3.00 on the 18 (Stagecoach East Midlands). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.