Bus from Waltham Cross to Ponders End
5 direct routes · 11–35 min · first bus 03:55, last bus 23:54 (weekdays); night services N279 run 23:58–04:45.
Next buses to Ponders End as of 11:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waltham Cross, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | Arriva London North | ~23 min | 170 | Sat 139 · Sun 112 | 03:55 | 23:50 | Bus Station (Stop B) | Ponders End Park (Stop L) | — |
| 279 | Arriva London North | ~22 min | 161 | Sat 262 · Sun 218 | 05:00 | 23:54 | Bus Station (Stop B) | Ponders End Park (Stop L) | — |
| 491 | Metroline Travel | ~35 min | 54 | Sat 54 · Sun 50 | 06:10 | 23:45 | Bus Station (Stop B) | Ponders End Park (Stop L) | — |
| N279 | Arriva London North | ~11 min | 30 | Sat 30 · Sun 30 | 23:58 | 04:45 | Bus Station (Stop B) | Ponders End Park (Stop L) | — |
| N279 | Arriva London North | ~12 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 15 | 00:00 | 04:45 | Bus Station (Stop B) | Ponders End Park (Stop L) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waltham Cross 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 279 bus, 491 bus or N279 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waltham Cross to Ponders End?
5 routes run directly from Waltham Cross to Ponders End: the 279 (Arriva London North), the 279 (Arriva London North), the 491 (Metroline Travel), the N279 (Arriva London North), the N279 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 279, 170 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stop B) and get off at Ponders End Park (Stop L), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waltham Cross to Ponders End?
Between 11 minutes on the N279 and 35 on the 491, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waltham Cross to Ponders End?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:55 and the last around 23:54 — and night services N279 run 23:58–04:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waltham Cross to Ponders End?
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.