Bus from Holloway (London) to Hackney (London)
4 direct routes · 24–42 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 00:37 (weekdays); night service N253 runs 00:50–05:18.
Next buses to Hackney (London) as of 07:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Holloway, 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 | ~38 min | 137 | Sat 134 · Sun 130 | 05:35 | 00:30 | Hornsey Road (N7) (Stop NP) | Hackney Central Station (Stop T) | — |
| 254 | Arriva London North | ~39 min | 137 | Sat 132 · Sun 130 | 05:42 | 00:32 | Hornsey Road (N7) (Stop NP) | Hackney Central Station (Stop T) | — |
| 393 | Metroline Travel | ~42 min | 89 | Sat 81 · Sun 68 | 05:44 | 00:37 | Chambers Road (Stop L) | Lea Bridge Roundabout (Stop B) | — |
| N253 | Arriva London North | ~24 min | 10 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 00:50 | 05:18 | Hornsey Road (N7) (Stop NP) | Hackney Central Station (Stop T) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Holloway 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, 254 bus or 393 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Holloway to Hackney?
4 routes run directly from Holloway to Hackney: the 253 (Arriva London North), the 254 (Arriva London North), the 393 (Metroline Travel), the N253 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 253, 137 times each weekday — board at Hornsey Road (N7) (Stop NP) and get off at Hackney Central Station (Stop T), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Holloway to Hackney?
Between 24 minutes on the N253 and 42 on the 393, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Holloway to Hackney?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 00:37 — and night service N253 runs 00:50–05:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Holloway to Hackney?
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.