A53 Bus Station ↔ Rail Station
Operated by Ashbourne Community Transport. First bus 09:00, last bus 16:30. 8 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| 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 |
| 1000DBPRR824 | 09:26 | 11:26 | 13:56 | 15:56 |
Route map
All stops on route A53
A53 towards Rail Station
- 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
A53 towards Bus Station
- 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 history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 29 Mar 2026 Operating between Leek Bus Station and Buxton Railway Station given service number A53 effective from 29 March 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first A53 bus?
The first A53 departure on weekdays 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 on weekdays 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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.