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WaterlooGRT

GRT 53 bus

Franklin

76 % on time

GRT 53 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The GRT 53 - Franklin bus serves 37 bus stops in the 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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Stops
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  • Ainslie TerminalWheelchair accessible2:05 PM
  • Ainslie / WalnutWheelchair accessible2:06 PM
  • Concession / CameronWheelchair accessible2:08 PM
  • Concession / PeckWheelchair accessible2:09 PM
  • Christopher / ElliottNot wheelchair accessible2:09 PM
  • Christopher / SouthNot wheelchair accessible2:10 PM
  • Christopher / BallantyneNot wheelchair accessible2:10 PM
  • Christopher / FosterNot wheelchair accessible2:11 PM
  • Champlain / ChristopherWheelchair accessible2:12 PM
  • Champlain / ChalmersNot wheelchair accessible2:13 PM
  • Champlain / ElginNot wheelchair accessible2:13 PM
  • Champlain / FranklinNot wheelchair accessible2:14 PM
  • Franklin / Morning CalmNot wheelchair accessible2:15 PM
  • Franklin / DundasNot wheelchair accessible2:16 PM
  • Franklin / Green GateWheelchair accessible2:17 PM
  • Franklin / MainNot wheelchair accessible2:17 PM
  • Franklin / McLarenWheelchair accessible2:18 PM
  • Franklin / SavageWheelchair accessible2:19 PM
  • 111 Savage Dr.Not wheelchair accessible2:20 PM
  • Dobbie / SavageNot wheelchair accessible2:21 PM
  • Dobbie / OrionNot wheelchair accessible2:21 PM
  • Dobbie / ClydeNot wheelchair accessible2:22 PM
  • Clyde / BluerockNot wheelchair accessible2:23 PM
  • Clyde / FranklinWheelchair accessible2:24 PM
  • Franklin / ClydeNot wheelchair accessible2:24 PM
  • Franklin / Timber CreekWheelchair accessible2:25 PM
  • Franklin / HilbornNot wheelchair accessible2:25 PM
  • Franklin / AvenueWheelchair accessible2:26 PM
  • Franklin / RobsonNot wheelchair accessible2:28 PM
  • Franklin / SaginawWheelchair accessible2:30 PM
  • Franklin / Can-AmeraWheelchair accessible2:31 PM
  • Franklin / LindsayWheelchair accessible2:32 PM
  • Bishop / FranklinWheelchair accessible2:33 PM
  • Bishop / CowansviewWheelchair accessible2:33 PM
  • Bishop / ConestogaWheelchair accessible2:35 PM
  • Bishop / Collier MacmillanWheelchair accessible2:36 PM
  • Cambridge Centre StationWheelchair accessible2:38 PM
  • GRT Franklin map

    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 2:05 PM, and arrives at Cambridge Centre Station at 2:38 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

    76 % on time

    76% of riders report that the GRT 53 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 14 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 53 bus. Compared to other GRT lines, the 53 bus is ranked 17 out of 55 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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