Bus from Lower Clapton to City of London
3 direct routes · 21–41 min · first bus 04:18, last bus 00:50 (weekdays); night service N253 runs 01:10–05:37.
Next buses to City of London as of 14:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lower Clapton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | Arriva London North | ~39 min | 137 | Sat 132 · Sun 130 | 06:01 | 00:50 | Clapton Pond (Stop E) | Aldgate (Stop R) | — |
| 56 | Stagecoach London | ~41 min | 118 | Sat 114 · Sun 112 | 04:18 | 00:08 | Clapton Pond (Stop E) | St. Paul's Station (Stop SQ) | — |
| N253 | Arriva London North | ~21 min | 10 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 01:10 | 05:37 | Clapton Pond (Stop E) | Aldgate (Stop R) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lower Clapton 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 254 bus or 56 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lower Clapton to City of London?
3 routes run directly from Lower Clapton to City of London: the 254 (Arriva London North), the 56 (Stagecoach London), the N253 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 254, 137 times each weekday — board at Clapton Pond (Stop E) and get off at Aldgate (Stop R), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lower Clapton to City of London?
Between 21 minutes on the N253 and 41 on the 56, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Lower Clapton to City of London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:18 and the last around 00:50 — and night service N253 runs 01:10–05:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lower Clapton to City of London?
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.