Bus from Tower Hamlets to River
2 direct routes · 16–26 min · first bus 15:35, last bus 15:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to River as of 23:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tower Hamlets, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Stagecoach South East | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:35 | 15:35 | Chamberlain Road (opp) | Whitfield Hill Bottom (opp) | — |
| 981 | Stagecoach South East | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Playground (opp) | Cowper Road (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tower Hamlets 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 96 bus or 981 bus timetable.
Fares from Tower Hamlets to River
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 Tower Hamlets to River?
2 routes run directly from Tower Hamlets to River: the 96 (Stagecoach South East), the 981 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 96, once each weekday — board at Chamberlain Road (opp) and get off at Whitfield Hill Bottom (opp), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tower Hamlets to River?
Between 16 minutes on the 981 and 26 on the 96, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Tower Hamlets to River?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 15:35 and the last around 15:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tower Hamlets to River?
Adult singles from Tower Hamlets to River: £3.00 on the 96 and 981 (Stagecoach South East). 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.