Bus from Poplars to Chells
2 direct routes · 4–11 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 19:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chells as of 07:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Poplars, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB1 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~11 min | 52 | Sat 37 · Sun 20 | 05:53 | 19:29 | Dene Lane (opp) | Chepstow Close (opp) | — |
| 390 | Centrebus | ~4 min | 10 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:58 | 18:35 | Dene Lane (opp) | Marlborough Road (nr) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Poplars 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 SB1 bus or 390 bus timetable.
Fares from Poplars to Chells
- £2.00 adult single on the SB1 (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £2.10 adult single, £3.50 return on the 390 (Centrebus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Poplars to Chells?
2 routes run directly from Poplars to Chells: the SB1 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 390 (Centrebus). The most frequent is the SB1, 52 times each weekday — board at Dene Lane (opp) and get off at Chepstow Close (opp), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Poplars to Chells?
Between 4 minutes on the 390 and 11 on the SB1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Poplars to Chells?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:53 and the last around 19:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Poplars to Chells?
Adult singles from Poplars to Chells: £2.00 on the SB1 (Arriva Herts and Essex); £2.10 on the 390 (Centrebus). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.