A53 Leek to Buxton via Upper Hulme, Burbage
Operated by Ashbourne Community Transport. Registered as running via Blackshaw Moor, Upper Hulme, Flash Bar Stores, The Winking Man, Burbage. First bus 09:00, last bus 16:30. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:30 | 15:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand 1) | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:30 | 15:30 |
| Three Horseshoes Inn (adj) | 09:06 | 11:06 | 13:36 | 15:36 |
| Old Buxton Road (adj) | 09:08 | 11:08 | 13:38 | 15:38 |
| Winking Man PH (opp) | 09:12 | 11:12 | 13:42 | 15:42 |
| Summerhill Lane (opp) | 09:16 | 11:16 | 13:46 | 15:46 |
| Christ Church (Adj) | 09:22 | 11:22 | 13:52 | 15:52 |
| Rail Station (adj) | 09:26 | 11:26 | 13:56 | 15:56 |
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.
Route map
All stops on route A53
A53 towards Buxton
All 7 stops
- Bus Station (Stand 1) Leek Town Centre
- Three Horseshoes Inn (adj) Blackshaw Moor
- Old Buxton Road (adj) Upper Hulme
- Winking Man PH (opp) Upper Hulme
- Summerhill Lane (opp) Flash
- Christ Church (Adj) Burbage
- Rail Station (adj) Buxton
A53 towards Leek
All 7 stops
- Rail Station (adj) Buxton
- Christ Church (Opp) Burbage
- Summerhill Lane (adj) Flash
- Winking Man PH (adj) Upper Hulme
- Old Buxton Road (opp) Upper Hulme
- Three Horseshoes Inn (opp) Blackshaw Moor
- Bus Station (Stand 1) Leek Town Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 29 March 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 12 May 2024 Sundays only.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Staffordshire County Council.).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD2065112/1 · Changes in East Midlands Combined County Authority · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first A53 bus?
The first A53 departure leaves at 09:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last A53 bus?
The last A53 leaves its first stop at 16:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the A53 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Ashbourne Community Transport day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the A53 bus?
The A53 is operated by Ashbourne Community Transport.
Timetable data from Ashbourne Community Transport via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD2065112/1. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.