Bus from Ponders End to Waltham Cross
5 direct routes · 13–35 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 01:14 (weekdays); night services N279 run 01:25–06:21.
Next buses to Waltham Cross as of 11:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ponders End, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | Arriva London North | ~23 min | 166 | Sat 140 · Sun 115 | 05:00 | 01:13 | Orchard Road (EN3) (Stop M) | Bus Station (adj) | — |
| 279 | Arriva London North | ~22 min | 157 | Sat 264 · Sun 218 | 06:31 | 01:14 | Orchard Road (EN3) (Stop M) | Bus Station (adj) | — |
| 491 | Metroline Travel | ~35 min | 56 | Sat 54 · Sun 50 | 06:21 | 00:08 | Orchard Road (EN3) (Stop M) | Bus Station (adj) | — |
| N279 | Arriva London North | ~13 min | 32 | Sat 32 · Sun 32 | 01:25 | 06:21 | Orchard Road (EN3) (Stop M) | Bus Station (adj) | — |
| N279 | Arriva London North | ~13 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 01:25 | 06:20 | Orchard Road (EN3) (Stop M) | Bus Station (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ponders End 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 279 bus, 491 bus or N279 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ponders End to Waltham Cross?
5 routes run directly from Ponders End to Waltham Cross: the 279 (Arriva London North), the 279 (Arriva London North), the 491 (Metroline Travel), the N279 (Arriva London North), the N279 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 279, 166 times each weekday — board at Orchard Road (EN3) (Stop M) and get off at Bus Station (adj), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ponders End to Waltham Cross?
Between 13 minutes on the N279 and 35 on the 491, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ponders End to Waltham Cross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 01:14 — and night services N279 run 01:25–06:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ponders End to Waltham 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.