🚌 Bus from Hackney to Shoreditch
6 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 14:01 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | Stagecoach London | ~39 min | 150 | 05:00 | 14:01 | Homerton Hospital / Wardle St (Stop HA) |
| 55 | Stagecoach London | ~30 min | 150 | 04:04 | 16:14 | Clapton Pond (Stop E) |
| 55 | Stagecoach London | ~30 min | 130 | 04:07 | 00:15 | Clapton Pond (Stop E) |
| N242 | Stagecoach London | ~27 min | 30 | 00:05 | 04:35 | Homerton Hospital / Wardle St (Stop HA) |
| N55 | Stagecoach London | ~15 min | 21 | 00:58 | 00:34 | Clapton Pond (Stop E) |
| N55 | Stagecoach London | ~15 min | 20 | 00:58 | 00:28 | Clapton Pond (Stop E) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hackney to Shoreditch?
6 routes run directly from Hackney to Shoreditch: the 242 (Stagecoach London), the 55 (Stagecoach London), the 55 (Stagecoach London), the N242 (Stagecoach London), the N55 (Stagecoach London), the N55 (Stagecoach London).
How long does the bus take from Hackney to Shoreditch?
Around 39 minutes on the 242, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hackney to Shoreditch?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 242) leaves around 05:00 and the last around 14:01. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hackney to Shoreditch?
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.