GRT 53 bus

GRT 53 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The GRT 53 - Franklin bus serves 32 bus stops in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo area departing from Ainslie Terminal and ending at Cambridge Centre Station. Scroll down to see upcoming 53 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 53 bus times will be displayed. The full 53 bus schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

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GRT 53 bus route map

The GRT 53 - Franklin bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the GRT 53 bus to help you plan your trip on GRT. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 53 bus is approaching your stop.

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GRT 53 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 53 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by GRT so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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GRT 53 bus Service Frequency

The next 53 bus leaves Ainslie Terminal at 3:30 PM, and arrives at Cambridge Centre Station at 3:56 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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GRT 53 bus On-Time Performance

79 % on time

79% of riders report that the GRT 53 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 6 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 53 bus. Compared to other GRT lines, the 53 bus is ranked 17 out of 53 GRT lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official GRT metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 53 by opening the Transit app.

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GRT 53 bus FAQ

What time does the next GRT 53 bus depart from Ainslie Terminal?
The next 53 bus leaves Ainslie Terminal at 3:30 PM, and arrives at Cambridge Centre Station at 3:56 PM. The total trip time for the next GRT 53 bus is 26 min.
Is the GRT 53 bus running on time, early or late?
You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the GRT 53 schedule by downloading the Transit app.
When does the next GRT 53 bus arrive?
You can see the next GRT 53 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 53 bus.
How many bus stops are there for the GRT 53 bus?
There are 32 stops on the GRT 53 bus.
Is the GRT 53 bus usually crowded?
You can find real-time information on GRT 53 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.
Is the GRT 53 bus currently running?
Find out the current status for the GRT 53 bus in the Transit app.
What is the closest GRT 53 bus stop to me?
Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 53 bus stop to where you are.

Franklin

GRT 53 bus Stop List and Next Departures

GRT 53 bus route map

GRT 53 bus Service Alerts

GRT 53 bus Service Frequency

GRT 53 bus On-Time Performance

GRT 53 bus FAQ

What time does the next GRT 53 bus depart from Ainslie Terminal?

Is the GRT 53 bus running on time, early or late?

When does the next GRT 53 bus arrive?

How many bus stops are there for the GRT 53 bus?

Is the GRT 53 bus usually crowded?

Is the GRT 53 bus currently running?

What is the closest GRT 53 bus stop to me?

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