Bus from City of London to Lower Clapton
5 direct routes · 21–42 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 00:55 (weekdays); night services N242 and N253 run 00:15–05:14.
Next buses to Lower Clapton as of 15:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in City of London, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | Arriva London North | ~36 min | 135 | Sat 131 · Sun 129 | 05:15 | 23:55 | Aldgate (Stop D) | Clapton Pond (Stop H) | — |
| 56 | Stagecoach London | ~42 min | 116 | Sat 113 · Sun 112 | 04:50 | 00:30 | King Edward Street (Stop ST) | Lea Bridge Roundabout (Stop L) | — |
| 242 | Stagecoach London | ~35 min | 110 | Sat 107 · Sun 96 | 05:25 | 00:55 | Aldgate Bus Station (Stop L) | Powerscroft Road /Lower Clapton Road (Stop R) | — |
| N242 | Stagecoach London | ~21 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 00:15 | 05:14 | Camomile Street (Stop W) | Powerscroft Road /Lower Clapton Road (Stop R) | — |
| N253 | Arriva London North | ~21 min | 10 | Sat 16 · Sun 10 | 00:15 | 04:45 | Aldgate (Stop D) | Clapton Pond (Stop H) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 254 bus, 56 bus or 242 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from City of London to Lower Clapton?
5 routes run directly from City of London to Lower Clapton: the 254 (Arriva London North), the 56 (Stagecoach London), the 242 (Stagecoach London), the N242 (Stagecoach London), the N253 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 254, 135 times each weekday — board at Aldgate (Stop D) and get off at Clapton Pond (Stop H), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from City of London to Lower Clapton?
Between 21 minutes on the N242 and 42 on the 56, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from City of London to Lower Clapton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:50 and the last around 00:55 — and night services N242 and N253 run 00:15–05:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from City of London to Lower Clapton?
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.