London Bus 353

Bus 353 in London links Ramsden Estate / Rye Crescent and Markfield. The route is 0.0 km long with 42 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 51 minutes. On a weekday it runs 53 trips in one direction, and 37 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 353

Outbound: Ramsden Estate / Rye Crescent → Markfield

This direction has 42 stops. The route passes Eldred Drive, Tubbenden Lane, Al-Emaan Centre / Keston Mosque, Tiepigs Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Markfield → Ramsden Estate / Rye Crescent

This direction has 44 stops. The route passes Markfield, Tiepigs Lane, Al-Emaan Centre / Keston Mosque, Orpington Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 53 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 37 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 16–22 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 16–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20; on weekends every 23–30 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 353 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Ramsden Estate / Rye Crescent the first is at 05:30 and the last at 23:39. From Markfield they are 00:05 and 23:35.

How long does the trip from Ramsden Estate / Rye Crescent to Markfield take?

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

How many stops does the route have?

42 outbound and 44 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 353 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 37 trips in one direction, running from Ramsden Estate / Rye Crescent between 06:00 and 23:39.

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).