London Bus N253

Bus N253 in London links Aldgate and St Giles High Street. The route is 0.0 km long with 67 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 61 minutes. On a weekday it runs 10 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus N253

Outbound: Aldgate → St Giles High Street

This direction has 67 stops. The route passes Aldgate East, Hackney Central Station, Amhurst Park / Stamford Lodge, Hillmarton Road / Camden Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: St Giles High Street → Aldgate

This direction has 64 stops. The route passes Goodge Street Station, Brecknock Road, Cranwich Road, Pembury Circus. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 10 trips in one direction on a weekday.

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 N253 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Aldgate the first is at 00:15 and the last at 04:45. From St Giles High Street they are 00:30 and 05:00.

How long does the trip from Aldgate to St Giles High Street take?

About 61 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

67 outbound and 64 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus N253 run on weekends?

Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.

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).