53A Whatfield to Hadleigh via Elmsett
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 09:20, last bus 14:15. 2 journeys on Wednesdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 to £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 53A? 5 other bus routes are numbered 53A elsewhere in the UK — see every 53A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:20 |
|---|---|
| Telephone Box (opp) | 09:20 |
| Bus Shelter (o/s) | 09:28 |
| Morrisons (adj) | 09:38 |
| Bus Station (Stand D) | 09:41 |
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 53A
Adult single £1.50 to £2.50 · Adult return £2.40 to £4.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.50 | Elmsett | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.50 | Hadleigh | |
| – | £2.50 | £1.50 | Hadleigh Town |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Whatfield.
Transport Made Simple's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Central Connect before you travel.
Tickets on the 53A
Central Connect publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Young Person Single · 5-19 Return
Ticket types come from Central Connect's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 7 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Central Connect.
Route map
All stops on route 53A
53A towards Hadleigh
All 9 stops
- Telephone Box (opp) Whatfield
- Elmsett Corner (opp) Whatfield
- Mill Lane (opp) Elmsett
- Bus Shelter (o/s) Elmsett
- Allen Road (adj) Hadleigh
- Morrisons (adj) Hadleigh
- Meadows Way (adj) Hadleigh
- High Street Mews (S-bound) Hadleigh
- Bus Station (Stand D) Hadleigh
53A towards Whatfield
All 8 stops
- Bus Station (Stand B) Hadleigh
- High Street Mews (N-bound) Hadleigh
- Meadows Way (opp) Hadleigh
- Morrisons (opp) Hadleigh
- Allen Road (opp) Hadleigh
- Bus Shelter (opp) Elmsett
- Elmsett Corner (adj) Whatfield
- Telephone Box (adj) Whatfield
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 53A bus?
The first 53A departure on Wednesdays leaves at 09:20 (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 Wednesdays leaves its first stop at 14:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 53A bus cost?
Central Connect's published fares on the 53A: adult single £1.50 to £2.50, adult return £2.40 to £4.00. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect 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 Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.