Bus from Hackney (London) to Holborn
5 direct routes · 20–40 min · first bus 04:09, last bus 00:17 (weekdays); night services N38, N242 and N55 run 00:18–05:03. Today, a Sunday: first bus 05:09, last bus 00:19.
Next buses to Holborn as of 20:05
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Arriva London North | ~34 min | 208 | Sat 196 · Sun 169 | 05:16 | 00:17 | Graham Road / Hackney Central (Stop E) | Red Lion Square (Stop A) | — |
| 55 | Stagecoach London | ~40 min | 140 | Sat 130 · Sun 112 | 04:09 | 00:16 | Hackney Central Station (Stop T) | Red Lion Square (Stop A) | — |
| N38 | Arriva London North | ~20 min | 15 | Sat 19 · Sun 15 | 00:26 | 05:03 | Hackney Central Station (Stop T) | Red Lion Square (Stop A) | — |
| N242 | Stagecoach London | ~29 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 00:18 | 04:50 | Hackney Central Station (Stop T) | High Holborn (Stop Q) | City of London |
| N55 | Stagecoach London | ~22 min | 10 | Sat 11 · Sun 10 | 00:33 | 05:03 | Hackney Central Station (Stop T) | Red Lion Square (Stop A) | — |
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 38 bus, 55 bus or N38 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hackney to Holborn?
5 routes run directly from Hackney to Holborn: the 38 (Arriva London North), the 55 (Stagecoach London), the N38 (Arriva London North), the N242 (Stagecoach London), the N55 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 38, 208 times each weekday — board at Graham Road / Hackney Central (Stop E) and get off at Red Lion Square (Stop A), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hackney to Holborn?
Between 20 minutes on the N38 and 40 on the 55, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hackney to Holborn?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:09 and the last around 00:17 — and night services N38, N242 and N55 run 00:18–05:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hackney to Holborn?
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.