Bus from South Woodford to Whipps Cross
4 direct routes · 12–35 min · first bus 05:41, last bus 00:34 (weekdays); night service N55 runs 00:02–04:32.
Next buses to Whipps Cross as of 13:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Woodford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W12 | Stagecoach London | ~35 min | 73 | Sat 68 · Sun 51 | 05:41 | 00:09 | George Lane / Chigwell Road (Stop Z) | Whipps Cross Bus Stand (Stop M) | — |
| W14 | Stagecoach London | ~20 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 06:34 | 00:34 | South Woodford (Stop C) | Whipps Cross Bus Stand (Stop V) | Walthamstow |
| W14 | Stagecoach London | ~20 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 06:34 | 00:34 | South Woodford (Stop C) | Whipps Cross Bus Stand (Stop V) | Walthamstow |
| N55 | Stagecoach London | ~12 min | 10 | Sat 11 · Sun 10 | 00:02 | 04:32 | South Woodford (Stop C) | Peterborough Rd /Lea Bridge Rd (Stop WA) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Woodford 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 W12 bus or W14 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from South Woodford to Whipps Cross?
4 routes run directly from South Woodford to Whipps Cross: the W12 (Stagecoach London), the W14 (Stagecoach London), the W14 (Stagecoach London), the N55 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the W12, 73 times each weekday — board at George Lane / Chigwell Road (Stop Z) and get off at Whipps Cross Bus Stand (Stop M), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Woodford to Whipps Cross?
Between 12 minutes on the N55 and 35 on the W12, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Woodford to Whipps Cross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:41 and the last around 00:34 — and night service N55 runs 00:02–04:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Woodford to Whipps 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.