53 Lincoln to Market Rasen via St Giles, Nettleham
Operated by Stagecoach East Midlands. First bus 06:45, last bus 18:55. 20 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.20 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 53? 31 other bus routes are numbered 53 elsewhere in the UK — see every 53 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:45 | 08:45 | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 15:45 | 17:15 | 18:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bus Station (Bay J) | 06:45 | 08:45 | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 15:45 | 17:15 | 18:15 |
| County Hospital (Stop C) | 06:51 | 08:52 | 09:52 | 10:52 | 11:52 | 12:52 | 13:52 | 15:52 | 17:22 | 18:22 |
| The Green (adj) | 07:01 | 09:07 | 10:07 | 11:07 | 12:07 | 13:07 | 14:07 | 16:07 | 17:37 | 18:36 |
| Black Bull Inn (NE-bound) | 07:09 | 09:16 | 10:16 | 11:16 | 12:16 | 13:16 | 14:16 | 16:16 | 17:46 | 18:44 |
| Mainwaring Close (adj) | 07:12 | 09:19 | 10:19 | 11:19 | 12:19 | 13:19 | 14:19 | 16:19 | 17:49 | 18:47 |
| Memorial Hall (opp) | 07:20 | 09:28 | 10:28 | 11:28 | 12:28 | 13:28 | 14:28 | 16:28 | 17:58 | 18:55 |
| Mill Lane (opp) | 07:27 | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:35 | 16:35 | 18:05 | 19:01 |
| Market Place (adj) | 07:30 | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 16:40 | 18:10 | 19:05 |
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 53
Adult single £1.20 to £3.00 · Adult return £2.40 to £11.60
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.20 | Lincoln Hospital | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £1.20 | Carlton Centre | |||||||||
| £3.00 | £1.20 | £1.20 | Waitrose/Bypass | ||||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Nettleham/Heath Hses | |||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Welton | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.20 | Dunholme | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Faldingworth | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Middle Rasen | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.20 | Market Rasen | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Lindum Hill Foot | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £1.20 | City Bus Station |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Peacock.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 20 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach East Midlands before you travel.
Tickets on the 53
Stagecoach East Midlands publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and young people.
Return · Single · Duo Return · Gold DayRider · Newark DayRider · Silver DayRider · Grimsby DayRider · Jobseeker Return
…and 73 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach East Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 19 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach East Midlands.
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 Stagecoach East Midlands before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing 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 (12 journeys each way, against 10), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Stagecoach East Midlands before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (12 journeys each way, against 10), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Stagecoach East Midlands before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 53
53 towards Market Rasen
All 38 stops
- 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
- Ford Garage (adj) Tower Estate
- Bishops Road (adj) Lincoln
- Deacon Road (adj) Lincoln
- Goldsmith Walk (opp) St Giles
- Cowper Drive (adj) St Giles
- Browning Drive (NW-bound) St Giles
- Waitrose (adj) Nettleham Fields
- Letter Box (opp) Lincoln
- Beckside Nursery (opp) Nettleham
- Cliff Avenue (opp) Nettleham
- Beech Avenue (opp) Nettleham
- Kingsway East (adj) Nettleham
- All Saints Church (adj) Nettleham
- The Green (adj) Nettleham
- 1 Deepdale Lane (o/s) Nettleham
- Police Headquarters (o/s) Nettleham
- Nettleham Heath (N-bound) Nettleham
- William Farr School (opp) Welton
- Black Bull Inn (NE-bound) Welton
- Village Hall (adj) Welton
- Dunholme Road (opp) Welton
- Roselea Avenue (opp) Dunholme
- Allwood Road (opp) Dunholme
- Mainwaring Close (adj) Dunholme
- Manor Way (adj) 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
All 36 stops
- Market Place (opp) Market Rasen
- South Lane (adj) Market Rasen
- Mill Lane (adj) Middle Rasen
- Wilkinson Drive (opp) Middle Rasen
- Memorial Hall (adj) Faldingworth
- Jubilee Avenue (adj) Faldingworth
- Mainwaring Close (opp) Dunholme
- Allwood Road (adj) 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
- The White Hart PH (opp) Nettleham
- Beech Avenue (adj) Nettleham
- Cliff Avenue (adj) Nettleham
- Beckside Nursery (o/s) Nettleham
- Letter Box (adj) Lincoln
- Waitrose (opp) Nettleham Fields
- Browning Drive (SE-bound) St Giles
- Cowper Drive (opp) 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
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 53 bus?
The first 53 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:45 (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 18:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 53 bus cost?
Stagecoach East Midlands's published fares on the 53: adult single £1.20 to £3.00, adult return £2.40 to £11.60. 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 Stagecoach East Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.