Bus from Whitechapel (London) to Bethnal Green
5 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 04:00, last bus 01:30 (weekdays); night service N253 runs 00:19–04:47.
Next buses to Bethnal Green as of 07:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whitechapel, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | Arriva London North | ~10 min | 135 | Sat 131 · Sun 129 | 05:17 | 23:59 | The East London Mosque (Stop J) | Old Ford Road (E2) (Stop G) | — |
| 106 | Go Ahead London | ~7 min | 124 | Sat 118 · Sun 99 | 04:00 | 01:10 | Cavell Street (Stop W) | Old Ford Road (E2) (Stop G) | — |
| D3 | Go Ahead London | ~10 min | 70 | Sat 69 · Sun 57 | 05:27 | 01:30 | Royal London Hospital (Stop L) | Bethnal Green (Stop D) | — |
| A9 | National Express | ~23 min | 34 | Sat 34 · Sun 34 | 00:58 | 22:48 | Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital (Stop A) | Bethnal Green (Stop D) | City of London |
| N253 | Arriva London North | ~6 min | 10 | Sat 16 · Sun 10 | 00:19 | 04:47 | The East London Mosque (Stop J) | Old Ford Road (E2) (Stop G) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whitechapel 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 254 bus, 106 bus or D3 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Whitechapel to Bethnal Green?
5 routes run directly from Whitechapel to Bethnal Green: the 254 (Arriva London North), the 106 (Go Ahead London), the D3 (Go Ahead London), the A9 (National Express), the N253 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 254, 135 times each weekday — board at The East London Mosque (Stop J) and get off at Old Ford Road (E2) (Stop G), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitechapel to Bethnal Green?
Around 10 minutes on the 254, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitechapel to Bethnal Green?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:00 and the last around 01:30 — and night service N253 runs 00:19–04:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitechapel to Bethnal Green?
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.