53 Lincoln Bus Station ↔ Market Rasen
Operated by Stagecoach East Midlands. First bus 06:50, last bus 18:45. 24 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 53 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3
until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK.
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Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Market Rasen · Monday to Friday towards Market Rasen · Saturday towards Lincoln Bus Station · Monday to Friday towards Lincoln Bus Station · Saturday
| Central Bus Station (Bay J) | 06:50 | 07:50 | 08:50 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 17:20 | 18:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Hospital (Stop C) | 06:56 | 07:58 | 08:58 | 09:58 | 10:58 | 11:58 | 12:58 | 13:58 | 14:58 | 15:58 | 17:28 | 18:28 |
| The Green (adj) | 07:06 | 08:10 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:40 | 18:40 |
| Black Bull Inn (NE-bound) | 07:14 | 08:19 | 09:19 | 10:19 | 11:19 | 12:19 | 13:19 | 14:19 | 15:19 | 16:19 | 17:49 | 18:49 |
| Mainwaring Close (adj) | 07:17 | 08:22 | 09:22 | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:22 | 14:22 | 15:22 | 16:22 | 17:52 | 18:52 |
| Memorial Hall (opp) | 07:25 | 08:30 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:30 | 18:00 | 19:00 |
| Mill Lane (opp) | 07:32 | 08:37 | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 13:37 | 14:37 | 15:37 | 16:37 | 18:07 | 19:07 |
| Market Place (adj) | 07:35 | 08:40 | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 18:10 | 19:10 |
Route map
All stops on route 53
53 towards Market Rasen
- Central Bus Station (Bay J) Lincoln
- Winnowsty Lane (adj) Lincoln
- Limelands (adj) Lincoln
- Maternity Unit (Stop E) Lincoln
- County Hospital (Stop C) Lincoln
- Lime Kiln Way (adj) Tower Estate
- JTF Store (adj) Tower Estate
- Bishops Road (adj) Lincoln
- Ford Garage (adj) Tower Estate
- Deacon Road (adj) Lincoln
- Goldsmith Walk (opp) St Giles
- Browning Drive (NW-bound) St Giles
- Cowper Drive (adj) St Giles
- Letter Box (opp) Lincoln
- Waitrose (adj) Nettleham Fields
- Beckside Nursery (opp) Nettleham
- Cliff Avenue (opp) Nettleham
- Beech Avenue (opp) Nettleham
- Kingsway East (adj) Nettleham
- All Saints Church (adj) Nettleham
- 1 Deepdale Lane (o/s) Nettleham
- The Green (adj) Nettleham
- Police Headquarters (o/s) Nettleham
- Nettleham Heath (N-bound) Nettleham
- William Farr School (opp) Welton
- Black Bull Inn (NE-bound) Welton
- Dunholme Road (opp) Welton
- Village Hall (adj) Welton
- Roselea Avenue (opp) Dunholme
- Manor Way (adj) Dunholme
- Mainwaring Close (adj) Dunholme
- Allwood Road (opp) Dunholme
- Jubilee Avenue (opp) Faldingworth
- Memorial Hall (opp) Faldingworth
- Wilkinson Drive (adj) Middle Rasen
- Mill Lane (opp) Middle Rasen
- South Lane (opp) Market Rasen
- Market Place (adj) Market Rasen
53 towards Lincoln Bus Station
- Market Place (opp) Market Rasen
- South Lane (adj) Market Rasen
- Mill Lane (adj) Middle Rasen
- Wilkinson Drive (opp) Middle Rasen
- Jubilee Avenue (adj) Faldingworth
- Memorial Hall (adj) Faldingworth
- Allwood Road (adj) Dunholme
- Mainwaring Close (opp) Dunholme
- Roselea Avenue (adj) Dunholme
- Dunholme Road (adj) Welton
- Village Hall (opp) Welton
- Black Bull Inn (SE-bound) Welton
- William Farr School (adj) Welton
- Nettleham Heath (S-bound) Nettleham
- Police Headquarters (opp) Nettleham
- 1 Deepdale Lane (opp) Nettleham
- The Green (opp) Nettleham
- Beech Avenue (adj) Nettleham
- The White Hart PH (opp) Nettleham
- Beckside Nursery (o/s) Nettleham
- Cliff Avenue (adj) Nettleham
- Letter Box (adj) Lincoln
- Waitrose (opp) Nettleham Fields
- Cowper Drive (opp) St Giles
- Browning Drive (SE-bound) St Giles
- Goldsmith Walk (adj) St Giles
- Deacon Road (opp) Lincoln
- Bishops Road (opp) Lincoln
- Lime Kiln Way (opp) Tower Estate
- County Hospital (Stop B) Lincoln
- Maternity Unit (Stop D) Lincoln
- St Anne's Road (adj) Lincoln
- Winnowsty Lane (opp) Lincoln
- Telephone Exchange (adj) Lincoln
- Siemens (o/s) Lincoln
- Central Bus Station (Bay J) Lincoln
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 19 Jul 2026 Operating between Newcastle and Newcastle given service number 53 / 54 effective from 19 July 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 12 Apr 2026 Operating between Bexhill and Eastbourne given service number 53 effective from 12 April 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 4 Jan 2026 Operating between Newcastle and Newcastle given service number 53 / 54 effective from 04 January 2026. To amend Stopping Places.
- 🆕 Registered effective 3 Jan 2026 Operating between Oswestry and Ellesmere given service number 53 effective from 03 January 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
LincolnNettlehamSt GilesMarket RasenDunholmeTower EstateWeltonFaldingworthMiddle RasenNettleham Fields
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 53 bus?
The first 53 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 53 bus?
The last 53 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 53 bus cost?
The 53 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. Stagecoach East Midlands day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 53 bus?
The 53 is operated by Stagecoach East Midlands.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.