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WaterlooGRT

GRT 53 bus

Franklin

75 % 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, Aug 15, 2025
  • Ainslie TerminalWheelchair accessible12:30 PM
  • Ainslie / WalnutWheelchair accessible12:31 PM
  • Concession / CameronWheelchair accessible12:33 PM
  • Concession / PeckWheelchair accessible12:34 PM
  • Christopher / ElliottNot wheelchair accessible12:34 PM
  • Christopher / SouthNot wheelchair accessible12:35 PM
  • Christopher / BallantyneNot wheelchair accessible12:35 PM
  • Christopher / FosterNot wheelchair accessible12:36 PM
  • Champlain / ChristopherWheelchair accessible12:37 PM
  • Champlain / ChalmersNot wheelchair accessible12:38 PM
  • Champlain / ElginNot wheelchair accessible12:38 PM
  • Champlain / FranklinNot wheelchair accessible12:39 PM
  • Franklin / Morning CalmNot wheelchair accessible12:40 PM
  • Franklin / DundasNot wheelchair accessible12:41 PM
  • Franklin / Green GateWheelchair accessible12:41 PM
  • Franklin / MainNot wheelchair accessible12:42 PM
  • Franklin / McLarenWheelchair accessible12:43 PM
  • Franklin / SavageWheelchair accessible12:44 PM
  • 501 Franklin Blvd.Wheelchair accessible12:44 PM
  • Franklin / ClydeNot wheelchair accessible12:45 PM
  • Franklin / Timber CreekWheelchair accessible12:46 PM
  • Franklin / HilbornNot wheelchair accessible12:46 PM
  • Franklin / AvenueWheelchair accessible12:47 PM
  • Franklin / RobsonNot wheelchair accessible12:48 PM
  • Franklin / SaginawWheelchair accessible12:50 PM
  • Franklin / Can-AmeraWheelchair accessible12:51 PM
  • Franklin / LindsayWheelchair accessible12:51 PM
  • Bishop / FranklinWheelchair accessible12:52 PM
  • Bishop / CowansviewWheelchair accessible12:53 PM
  • Bishop / ConestogaWheelchair accessible12:54 PM
  • Bishop / Collier MacmillanWheelchair accessible12:55 PM
  • Cambridge Centre StationWheelchair accessible12:56 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 12:30 PM, and arrives at Cambridge Centre Station at 12:56 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

    75 % on time

    75% of riders report that the GRT 53 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 8 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 53 bus. Compared to other GRT lines, the 53 bus is ranked 19 out of 54 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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