Bus from Whipps Cross to Stratford
3 direct routes · 22–33 min · first bus 04:35, last bus 01:20 (weekdays); the 69 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Stratford as of 06:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whipps 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | Stagecoach London | ~33 min | 144 | Sat 134 · Sun 94 | 04:35 | 01:20 | Shernhall Street (Stop EK) | Stratford Bus Station (Stop AP) | — |
| 97 | Stagecoach London | ~22 min | 131 | Sat 123 · Sun 89 | 05:04 | 00:31 | Leyton Green (Stop SL) | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop S) | — |
| 69 | Go Ahead London | ~25 min | 117 | Sat 114 · Sun 102 | 24 hours | Leyton Green (Stop SL) | Stratford Centre / Moorfields Eye Hospital (Stop K) | — | |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whipps 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 257 bus, 97 bus or 69 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Whipps Cross to Stratford?
3 routes run directly from Whipps Cross to Stratford: 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 Shernhall Street (Stop EK) and get off at Stratford Bus Station (Stop AP), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whipps Cross to Stratford?
Between 22 minutes on the 97 and 33 on the 257, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Whipps Cross to Stratford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:35 and the last around 01:20 — and the 69 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whipps Cross to Stratford?
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.