Bus from Stratford to Whipps Cross
3 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 01:05 (weekdays); the 69 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Whipps Cross as of 09:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stratford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | Stagecoach London | ~27 min | 144 | Sat 133 · Sun 94 | 04:25 | 01:05 | Stratford Bus Station (Stop A) | Peterborough Rd /Lea Bridge Rd (Stop WA) | — |
| 97 | Stagecoach London | ~22 min | 131 | Sat 123 · Sun 91 | 04:45 | 00:40 | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop W) | Lea Bridge Road / Bakers Arms (Stop ND) | — |
| 69 | Go Ahead London | ~27 min | 115 | Sat 111 · Sun 100 | 24 hours | Stratford Broadway (Stop M) | Lea Bridge Road / Bakers Arms (Stop ND) | — | |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stratford 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 257 bus, 97 bus or 69 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stratford to Whipps Cross?
3 routes run directly from Stratford to Whipps Cross: the 257 (Stagecoach London), the 97 (Stagecoach London), the 69 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 257, 144 times each weekday — board at Stratford Bus Station (Stop A) and get off at Peterborough Rd /Lea Bridge Rd (Stop WA), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stratford to Whipps Cross?
Around 27 minutes on the 257, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stratford to Whipps Cross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:25 and the last around 01:05 — and the 69 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stratford 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.