Bus from Old Ford to Holborn
2 direct routes · 30–52 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 00:30 (weekdays); night service N8 runs 00:44–05:51.
Next buses to Holborn as of 15:38
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Old Ford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Stagecoach London | ~52 min | 139 | Sat 131 · Sun 108 | 05:00 | 00:30 | Old Ford Road (E3) (Stop OB) | High Holborn (Stop Q) | City of London |
| N8 | Stagecoach London | ~30 min | 16 | Sat 37 · Sun 16 | 00:44 | 05:51 | Old Ford Road (E3) (Stop OB) | High Holborn (Stop Q) | City of London |
Times are for the first boarding point in Old Ford 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 8 bus or N8 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Old Ford to Holborn?
2 routes run directly from Old Ford to Holborn: the 8 (Stagecoach London), the N8 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 8, 139 times each weekday — board at Old Ford Road (E3) (Stop OB) and get off at High Holborn (Stop Q), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Old Ford to Holborn?
Between 30 minutes on the N8 and 52 on the 8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at City of London on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Ford to Holborn?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 00:30 — and night service N8 runs 00:44–05:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Ford 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.