153 Worcester to Hampton Lovett via Perdiswell, Droitwich Spa
Operated by First Worcestershire. First bus 05:05, last bus 22:15. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.20 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 153? 11 other bus routes are numbered 153 elsewhere in the UK — see every 153 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:05 | 06:05 | 21:05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Bus Station (Stand O) | 05:05 | 06:05 | 21:05 |
| Dilmore Lane (Adj) | 05:14 | 06:14 | 21:14 |
| Joynes Road (Southbound) | 05:20 | 06:20 | 21:20 |
| Long Sling (Opp) | 05:24 | 06:24 | 21:24 |
| Ombersley Street East (Stop 3) | 05:28 | 06:28 | 21:28 |
| Droitwich Spa High School (adj) | 05:34 | 06:33 | 21:34 |
| Farmers Way (Opp) | 05:36 | 06:35 | 21:37 |
| Paddock Way (Adj) | 05:36 | 06:35 | 21:37 |
| Berry Hill Industrial Estate (Adj) | 05:39 | 06:39 | 21:41 |
| Industrial Estate (Adj) | 05:49 | 06:49 | 21:50 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 153
Adult single £2.20 to £3.00 · Child single £1.60 to £2.10
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.20 | Little London | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.20 | £2.20 | Barbourne Gheluvelt Park | ||||||||
| £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | St Stephens Church | |||||||
| £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Checketts Lane | ||||||
| £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Claines Lane | |||||
| £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Fernhill Heath Spar & Subway Store | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Martin Hussingtree | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Copcut Elm | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Droitwich Town Centre & Waitrose | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.20 | £2.20 | Droitwich Ind. Est or High Sch |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Worcester Bus Station.
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Worcestershire before you travel.
Tickets on the 153
First Worcestershire publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
Ticket types come from First Worcestershire's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Worcestershire.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with First Worcestershire before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (6 journeys each way, against 3), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with First Worcestershire before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (6 journeys each way, against 3), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with First Worcestershire before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 153
153 towards Hampton Lovett
All 43 stops
- Worcester Bus Station (Stand O) Worcester
- Foregate Street Station (opp) Worcester
- The Tything (Northbound) Arboretum
- Little London (opp) Barbourne
- St George's Square (opp) Barbourne
- Gheluvelt Park (adj) Barbourne
- Wentworth Court (Adj) Barbourne
- St. Stephens Church (Adj) Perdiswell
- Penbury Street (Adj) Perdiswell
- Checkett's Lane (Adj) Perdiswell
- Raven Inn (adj) Perdiswell
- Claines Lane (Adj) Fernhill Heath
- Grange Lane (adj) Fernhill Heath
- Dilmore Lane (Adj) Fernhill Heath
- The Bull Inn (Adj) Fernhill Heath
- Post Office Lane (Adj) Fernhill Heath
- Swan Inn (opp) Martin Hussingtree
- Copcut Elm (Adj) Copcut
- Joynes Road (Southbound) Copcut
- Red Lion (opp) Witton
- The Oaklands (opp) Witton
- Florence Avenue (adj) Witton
- Long Sling (Opp) Chawson
- Bower Hill (Opp) Chawson
- The Doverdale Arms (Adj) Chawson
- Nunnery Avenue (Opp) Droitwich Spa
- Ombersley Street East (Stop 3) Droitwich Spa
- Raven Hotel (Adj) Droitwich Spa
- Queen Street (Adj) Droitwich Spa
- Waitrose (adj) Droitwich Spa
- Droitwich Spa Railway Station (Westbound) Droitwich Spa
- Droitwich Spa High School (adj) Westacre
- Hunters Way (opp) Westlands
- Woodmans Way (Opp) Westlands
- Farmers Way (Opp) Westlands
- Paddock Way (Adj) Westlands
- Crofters Way (adj) Westlands
- Drovers Way (opp) Westlands
- Meadow Road (opp) Westlands
- The Furlong (opp) Berry Hill
- Berry Hill Industrial Estate (Adj) Berry Hill
- Pointon Way Hampton Lovett
- Industrial Estate (Adj) Hampton Lovett
153 towards Worcester
All 46 stops
- Industrial Estate (Adj) Hampton Lovett
- Doverdale Park Entrance (adj) Hampton Lovett
- Pointon Way Hampton Lovett
- The Furlong (opp) Berry Hill
- Berry Hill Industrial Estate (Adj) Berry Hill
- Meadow Road (opp) Westlands
- Drovers Way (opp) Westlands
- Crofters Way (adj) Westlands
- Paddock Way (Adj) Westlands
- Farmers Way (Opp) Westlands
- Woodmans Way (Opp) Westlands
- Hunters Way (opp) Westlands
- Droitwich Spa High School (adj) Westacre
- Ombersley Street East (Stop 3) Droitwich Spa
- Raven Hotel (Adj) Droitwich Spa
- Queen Street (Adj) Droitwich Spa
- Waitrose (adj) Droitwich Spa
- Droitwich Spa Railway Station (Westbound) Droitwich Spa
- Nunnery Avenue (Adj) Droitwich Spa
- The Doverdale Arms (Opp) Chawson
- Bower Hill (Adj) Chawson
- Long Sling (Adj) Chawson
- Florence Avenue (opp) Witton
- The Oaklands (adj) Witton
- Red Lion (adj) Witton
- Joynes Road (Southbound) Copcut
- Copcut Elm (opp) Copcut
- Swan Inn (adj) Martin Hussingtree
- Ladywood Turn (adj) Martin Hussingtree
- Post Office Lane (opp) Fernhill Heath
- The Bull Inn (Opp) Fernhill Heath
- Dilmore Lane (opp) Fernhill Heath
- Claines Lane (Opp) Fernhill Heath
- Raven Inn (opp) Perdiswell
- Lidl (Opp) Perdiswell
- Checkett's Lane (opp) Perdiswell
- Penbury Street (Opp) Perdiswell
- Perdiswell Street (opp) Perdiswell
- St Stephens Church (opp) Perdiswell
- Gheluvelt Park (opp) Barbourne
- St George's Square (adj) Barbourne
- Little London (adj) Barbourne
- Moor Street (Opp) Barbourne
- The Tything (Southbound) Arboretum
- Foregate Street Station (adj) Worcester
- Worcester Bus Station (Stand J) Worcester
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 153 bus?
The first 153 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 153 bus?
The last 153 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 153 bus cost?
First Worcestershire's published fares on the 153: adult single £2.20 to £3.00, child single £1.60 to £2.10. The 153 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. First Worcestershire day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 153 bus?
The 153 is operated by First Worcestershire.
Timetable data from First Worcestershire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.