53A Lincoln Bus Station ↔ Market Rasen

Operated by Stagecoach East Midlands. First bus 07:20, last bus 15:30. 4 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 53A 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. Details →

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 Lincoln Bus Station · Monday to Friday
53A towards Market Rasen — Monday to Friday (2 journeys)
Central Bus Station (Bay J) 07:2014:40
County Hospital (Stop C) 07:2814:48
The Green (adj) 07:4015:00
Black Bull Inn (NE-bound) 07:4915:09
Mainwaring Close (adj) 07:5215:12
Memorial Hall (opp) 08:0015:20
Mill Lane (opp) ·15:27
Telephone Box (adj) 08:09·
De Aston School Bus Park (in) 08:20·
Market Place (adj) 08:2515:30

Route map

All stops on route 53A

53A towards Market Rasen

  1. Central Bus Station (Bay J) Lincoln
  2. Winnowsty Lane (adj) Lincoln
  3. Limelands (adj) Lincoln
  4. Maternity Unit (Stop E) Lincoln
  5. County Hospital (Stop C) Lincoln
  6. Lime Kiln Way (adj) Tower Estate
  7. JTF Store (adj) Tower Estate
  8. Bishops Road (adj) Lincoln
  9. Ford Garage (adj) Tower Estate
  10. Deacon Road (adj) Lincoln
  11. Goldsmith Walk (opp) St Giles
  12. Browning Drive (NW-bound) St Giles
  13. Cowper Drive (adj) St Giles
  14. Letter Box (opp) Lincoln
  15. Waitrose (adj) Nettleham Fields
  16. Beckside Nursery (opp) Nettleham
  17. Cliff Avenue (opp) Nettleham
  18. Beech Avenue (opp) Nettleham
  19. Kingsway East (adj) Nettleham
  20. All Saints Church (adj) Nettleham
  21. 1 Deepdale Lane (o/s) Nettleham
  22. The Green (adj) Nettleham
  23. Police Headquarters (o/s) Nettleham
  24. Nettleham Heath (N-bound) Nettleham
  25. William Farr School (opp) Welton
  26. Black Bull Inn (NE-bound) Welton
  27. Dunholme Road (opp) Welton
  28. Village Hall (adj) Welton
  29. Roselea Avenue (opp) Dunholme
  30. Manor Way (adj) Dunholme
  31. Mainwaring Close (adj) Dunholme
  32. Allwood Road (opp) Dunholme
  33. Jubilee Avenue (opp) Faldingworth
  34. Memorial Hall (opp) Faldingworth
  35. Wilkinson Drive (adj) Middle Rasen
  36. Mill Lane (opp) Middle Rasen
  37. Council Houses (opp) Buslingthorpe
  38. Telephone Box (adj) Linwood
  39. Tesco (adj) Market Rasen
  40. Telephone Box (opp) Market Rasen
  41. Telephone Box (adj) Market Rasen
  42. De Aston School Bus Park (in) Market Rasen
  43. Market Place (opp) Market Rasen
  44. South Lane (adj) Market Rasen
  45. South Lane (opp) Market Rasen
  46. Market Place (adj) Market Rasen

53A towards Lincoln Bus Station

  1. Market Place (opp) Market Rasen
  2. South Lane (adj) Market Rasen
  3. Mill Lane (adj) Middle Rasen
  4. Wilkinson Drive (opp) Middle Rasen
  5. Market Place (adj) Market Rasen
  6. Telephone Box (opp) Market Rasen
  7. De Aston School Bus Park (in) Market Rasen
  8. Telephone Box (adj) Market Rasen
  9. Telephone Box (opp) Linwood
  10. Council Houses (adj) Buslingthorpe
  11. Jubilee Avenue (adj) Faldingworth
  12. Memorial Hall (adj) Faldingworth
  13. Allwood Road (adj) Dunholme
  14. Mainwaring Close (opp) Dunholme
  15. Roselea Avenue (adj) Dunholme
  16. Dunholme Road (adj) Welton
  17. Village Hall (opp) Welton
  18. Black Bull Inn (SE-bound) Welton
  19. William Farr School (adj) Welton
  20. Nettleham Heath (S-bound) Nettleham
  21. Police Headquarters (opp) Nettleham
  22. 1 Deepdale Lane (opp) Nettleham
  23. The Green (opp) Nettleham
  24. Beech Avenue (adj) Nettleham
  25. The White Hart PH (opp) Nettleham
  26. Beckside Nursery (o/s) Nettleham
  27. Cliff Avenue (adj) Nettleham
  28. Letter Box (adj) Lincoln
  29. Waitrose (opp) Nettleham Fields
  30. Cowper Drive (opp) St Giles
  31. Browning Drive (SE-bound) St Giles
  32. Goldsmith Walk (adj) St Giles
  33. Deacon Road (opp) Lincoln
  34. Bishops Road (opp) Lincoln
  35. Lime Kiln Way (opp) Tower Estate
  36. County Hospital (Stop B) Lincoln
  37. Maternity Unit (Stop D) Lincoln
  38. St Anne's Road (adj) Lincoln
  39. Winnowsty Lane (opp) Lincoln
  40. Telephone Exchange (adj) Lincoln
  41. Siemens (o/s) Lincoln
  42. Central Bus Station (Bay J) Lincoln

Towns & areas on this route

LincolnNettlehamSt GilesMarket RasenDunholmeTower EstateWeltonFaldingworthMiddle RasenNettleham FieldsBuslingthorpeLinwood

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 53A bus?

The first 53A departure on weekdays leaves at 07:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 53A bus?

The last 53A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 53A bus cost?

The 53A 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 53A bus?

The 53A 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.