Bus from Hackney (London) to Camden Town
2 direct routes · 30–48 min · first bus 05:26, last bus 00:11 (weekdays); night service N253 runs 00:35–05:00.
Next buses to Camden Town as of 19:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hackney, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | Arriva London North | ~48 min | 135 | Sat 132 · Sun 129 | 05:26 | 00:11 | Amhurst Road / Hackney Downs (Stop L) | Camden Road Station (Stop F) | — |
| N253 | Arriva London North | ~30 min | 10 | Sat 16 · Sun 10 | 00:35 | 05:00 | Amhurst Road / Hackney Downs (Stop L) | Camden Town Station (Stop S) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hackney 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 253 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hackney to Camden Town?
2 routes run directly from Hackney to Camden Town: the 253 (Arriva London North), the N253 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 253, 135 times each weekday — board at Amhurst Road / Hackney Downs (Stop L) and get off at Camden Road Station (Stop F), about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hackney to Camden Town?
Between 30 minutes on the N253 and 48 on the 253, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hackney to Camden Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:26 and the last around 00:11 — and night service N253 runs 00:35–05:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hackney to Camden Town?
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.