🚌 Bus from City of London to Hackney
7 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 13:55 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | Arriva London North | ~27 min | 150 | 05:15 | 13:55 | Aldgate (Stop D) |
| 242 | Stagecoach London | ~28 min | 150 | 00:05 | 13:47 | Aldgate Bus Station (Stop L) |
| 56 | Stagecoach London | ~39 min | 150 | 00:00 | 17:19 | St. Bartholomews Hospital (Stop HQ) |
| 388 | Stagecoach London | ~32 min | 150 | 00:02 | 20:03 | Monument (Stop Q) |
| 56 | Stagecoach London | ~43 min | 101 | 00:06 | 23:54 | St. Bartholomews Hospital (Stop HQ) |
| N253 | Arriva London North | ~18 min | 36 | 00:04 | 05:05 | Aldgate (Stop D) |
| N242 | Stagecoach London | ~26 min | 33 | 00:07 | 05:07 | King Edward Street (Stop ST) |
Times are for the first boarding point in City of London on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from City of London to Hackney?
7 routes run directly from City of London to Hackney: the 254 (Arriva London North), the 242 (Stagecoach London), the 56 (Stagecoach London), the 388 (Stagecoach London), the 56 (Stagecoach London), the N253 (Arriva London North), the N242 (Stagecoach London).
How long does the bus take from City of London to Hackney?
Around 27 minutes on the 254, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from City of London to Hackney?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 254) leaves around 05:15 and the last around 13:55. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from City of London to Hackney?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.