Bus from Wanstead to South Woodford
3 direct routes · 4–13 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 00:37 (weekdays); night service N55 runs 02:07–05:37.
Next buses to South Woodford as of 10:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wanstead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W13 | Stagecoach London | ~8 min | 73 | Sat 67 · Sun 50 | 05:33 | 00:37 | Wanstead Station (Stop B) | George Lane / Chigwell Road (Stop Z) | — |
| W12 | Stagecoach London | ~13 min | 71 | Sat 67 · Sun 50 | 06:33 | 00:35 | Wanstead Station (Stop B) | South Woodford (Stop C) | — |
| N55 | Stagecoach London | ~4 min | 8 | Sat 9 · Sun 8 | 02:07 | 05:37 | Wanstead Station (Stop B) | George Lane / Chigwell Road (Stop Z) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wanstead 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 W13 bus or W12 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wanstead to South Woodford?
3 routes run directly from Wanstead to South Woodford: the W13 (Stagecoach London), the W12 (Stagecoach London), the N55 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the W13, 73 times each weekday — board at Wanstead Station (Stop B) and get off at George Lane / Chigwell Road (Stop Z), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wanstead to South Woodford?
Between 4 minutes on the N55 and 13 on the W12, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wanstead to South Woodford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:33 and the last around 00:37 — and night service N55 runs 02:07–05:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wanstead to South Woodford?
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.