London Bus 153

Bus 153 in London links Finsbury Park Interchange and Liverpool Street Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 33 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 51 minutes. On a weekday it runs 74 trips in one direction, and 65 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 153

Outbound: Finsbury Park Interchange → Liverpool Street Station

This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Rock Street, Holloway Road Station, Richmond Avenue, Percival Street. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Liverpool Street Station → Finsbury Park Interchange

This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Moorgate Station, Percival Street, Hemingford Road, Lowther 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 74 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 65 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–15 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–16; on weekends every 14–20 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 153 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Finsbury Park Interchange the first is at 04:50 and the last at 23:55. From Liverpool Street Station they are 00:15 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Finsbury Park Interchange to Liverpool Street Station take?

About 51 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

33 outbound and 33 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 153 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 65 trips in one direction, running from Finsbury Park Interchange between 06:35 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).