Bus from Holborn to Whipps Cross
3 direct routes · 37–66 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 01:12 (weekdays); night services N38 and N55 run 01:01–05:56.
Next buses to Whipps Cross as of 12:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Holborn, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Stagecoach London | ~66 min | 143 | Sat 136 · Sun 115 | 05:01 | 01:12 | Museum Street (Stop E) | High Road Leyton / Bakers Arms (Stop EC) | Hackney & Walthamstow |
| N38 | Arriva London North | ~37 min | 16 | Sat 21 · Sun 16 | 01:01 | 05:56 | Museum Street (Stop E) | High Road Leyton / Bakers Arms (Stop EC) | Hackney & Walthamstow |
| N55 | Stagecoach London | ~40 min | 8 | Sat 9 · Sun 8 | 01:18 | 04:51 | Museum Street (Stop E) | Shernhall Street (Stop EK) | Hackney & Walthamstow |
Times are for the first boarding point in Holborn 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 55 bus or N38 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Holborn to Whipps Cross?
3 routes run directly from Holborn to Whipps Cross: the 55 (Stagecoach London), the N38 (Arriva London North), the N55 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 55, 143 times each weekday — board at Museum Street (Stop E) and get off at High Road Leyton / Bakers Arms (Stop EC), about 66 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Holborn to Whipps Cross?
Between 37 minutes on the N38 and 66 on the 55, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hackney, Walthamstow on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Holborn to Whipps Cross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:01 and the last around 01:12 — and night services N38 and N55 run 01:01–05:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Holborn to Whipps Cross?
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.