London Bus 453

Bus 453 in London links Deptford Bridge and Great Central Street. The route is 0.0 km long with 38 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 87 minutes. On a weekday it runs 139 trips in one direction, and 136 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 453

Outbound: Deptford Bridge → Great Central Street

This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Florence Road (SE14), Commercial Way Peckham, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Regent Street / St James’s. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Great Central Street → Deptford Bridge

This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Old Marylebone Town Hall, Haymarket / Charles II Street, Elephant & Castle / London Road, Peckham Park Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 139 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 136 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 6–11 minutes, most often every 8; midday every 8–11 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 9–10; on weekends every 9–10 minutes.

Fare and payment

A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.

A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ride on bus 453 cost?

1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Deptford Bridge the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:55. From Great Central Street they are 00:05 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Deptford Bridge to Great Central Street take?

About 87 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

38 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 453 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 136 trips in one direction, running from Deptford Bridge between 00:05 and 23:55.

Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.

Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).