WaterlooGRT

GRT 53 bus

Franklin

70 % on time

GRT 53 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The GRT 53 - Franklin bus serves 32 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
Fri, Jun 27, 2025
  • Ainslie TerminalWheelchair accessible9:00 AM
  • Ainslie / WalnutWheelchair accessible9:01 AM
  • Concession / CameronWheelchair accessible9:02 AM
  • Concession / PeckWheelchair accessible9:03 AM
  • Christopher / ElliottNot wheelchair accessible9:04 AM
  • Christopher / SouthNot wheelchair accessible9:04 AM
  • Christopher / BallantyneNot wheelchair accessible9:05 AM
  • Christopher / FosterNot wheelchair accessible9:05 AM
  • Champlain / ChristopherWheelchair accessible9:06 AM
  • Champlain / ChalmersNot wheelchair accessible9:07 AM
  • Champlain / ElginNot wheelchair accessible9:07 AM
  • Champlain / FranklinNot wheelchair accessible9:08 AM
  • Franklin / Morning CalmNot wheelchair accessible9:09 AM
  • Franklin / DundasNot wheelchair accessible9:10 AM
  • Franklin / Green GateWheelchair accessible9:11 AM
  • Franklin / MainNot wheelchair accessible9:11 AM
  • Franklin / McLarenWheelchair accessible9:12 AM
  • Franklin / SavageWheelchair accessible9:13 AM
  • 501 Franklin Blvd.Wheelchair accessible9:14 AM
  • Franklin / ClydeNot wheelchair accessible9:15 AM
  • Franklin / Timber CreekWheelchair accessible9:16 AM
  • Franklin / HilbornNot wheelchair accessible9:16 AM
  • Franklin / AvenueWheelchair accessible9:17 AM
  • Franklin / RobsonNot wheelchair accessible9:18 AM
  • Franklin / SaginawWheelchair accessible9:20 AM
  • Franklin / Can-AmeraWheelchair accessible9:21 AM
  • Franklin / LindsayWheelchair accessible9:21 AM
  • Bishop / FranklinWheelchair accessible9:22 AM
  • Bishop / CowansviewWheelchair accessible9:23 AM
  • Bishop / ConestogaWheelchair accessible9:25 AM
  • Bishop / Collier MacmillanWheelchair accessible9:25 AM
  • Cambridge Centre StationWheelchair accessible9:27 AM
  • 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 9:00 AM, and arrives at Cambridge Centre Station at 9:27 AM. 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

    70 % on time

    70% of riders report that the GRT 53 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 7 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 53 bus. Compared to other GRT lines, the 53 bus is ranked 24 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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