Bus from Upper Clapton to Kentish Town
3 direct routes · 21–51 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 00:17 (weekdays); night service N253 runs 00:42–05:07.
Next buses to Kentish Town as of 09:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Upper Clapton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | Arriva London North | ~34 min | 135 | Sat 132 · Sun 129 | 05:33 | 00:17 | Clapton Station (Stop P) | Sandall Road (Stop D) | — |
| 393 | Metroline Travel | ~51 min | 88 | Sat 79 · Sun 66 | 05:25 | 00:15 | Upper Clapton Road (Stop UW) | Kentish Town (Stop KB) | — |
| N253 | Arriva London North | ~21 min | 10 | Sat 16 · Sun 10 | 00:42 | 05:07 | Clapton Station (Stop P) | Sandall Road (Stop D) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Upper Clapton 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 253 bus or 393 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Upper Clapton to Kentish Town?
3 routes run directly from Upper Clapton to Kentish Town: the 253 (Arriva London North), the 393 (Metroline Travel), the N253 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 253, 135 times each weekday — board at Clapton Station (Stop P) and get off at Sandall Road (Stop D), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Upper Clapton to Kentish Town?
Between 21 minutes on the N253 and 51 on the 393, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Upper Clapton to Kentish Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:25 and the last around 00:17 — and night service N253 runs 00:42–05:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Upper Clapton to Kentish Town?
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.