Bus 15 in London links Blackwall and Charing Cross. The route is 0.0 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 60 minutes. On a weekday it runs 95 trips in one direction, and 97 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 15 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Blackwall → Charing Cross |
| End → start | Charing Cross → Blackwall |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 35 / 32 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 60 minutes |
| Trips per day | 95 on weekdays, 97 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 10–12 · midday 12–13 · weekend 11–12 |
| First / last trip from «Blackwall» | 00:06 / 23:54 |
| First / last trip from «Charing Cross» | 00:11 / 23:59 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 15
Outbound: Blackwall → Charing Cross
This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Poplar High Street / Blackwall, Limehouse, Aldgate East, St Paul’s Cathedral. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackwall | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Poplar High Street / Blackwall | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Bazely Street / All Saints DLR | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Upper North Street | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | University of Cumbria in London | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Burdett Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Limehouse Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Lowell Street | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Limehouse | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Stepney Methodist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Marion Richardson School | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Exmouth Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | St Mary’s & St Michael’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Watney Market | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | New Road (E1) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Henriques Street | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Aldgate East | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Aldgate | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Minories | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Tower of London / Tower Hill Station | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Great Tower Street | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Monument | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Cannon Street Station / Bank Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | St Pauls Churchyard | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | St Paul’s Cathedral | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | City Thameslink Stn / Ludgate Circus | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Fetter Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Chancery Lane (EC4) | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | The Royal Courts of Justice | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Aldwych / Australia House | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Aldwych / Drury Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Savoy Street | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Bedford Street | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Charing Cross | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Charing Cross → Blackwall
This direction has 32 stops. The route passes Southampton Street / Covent Garden, Mansion House, Henriques Street, Lowell Street. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charing Cross | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Southampton Street / Covent Garden | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Aldwych | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | The Royal Courts of Justice | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Fetter Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Ludgate Circus | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | St Paul’s Cathedral | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Mansion House | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Cannon Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Monument | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Great Tower Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Tower of London / Tower Hill Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Aldgate Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Aldgate East | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Henriques Street | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | New Road (E1) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Watney Market | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | St Mary’s & St Michael’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Arbour Square | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Stepney Methodist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Limehouse | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Lowell Street | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Salmon Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Burdett Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | University of Cumbria in London | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Upper North Street | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Poplar Recreation Ground / DLR | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Poplar / All Saints Church | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Poplar High Street / Blackwall | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Blackwall | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 95 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 97 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Blackwall» | 00:06 — 23:54 | 00:06 — 23:54 |
| From «Charing Cross» | 00:11 — 23:59 | 00:11 — 23:59 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 12–13 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 11–12 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.
A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 15 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Blackwall the first is at 00:06 and the last at 23:54. From Charing Cross they are 00:11 and 23:59.
How long does the trip from Blackwall to Charing Cross take?
About 60 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
35 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 15 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 97 trips in one direction, running from Blackwall between 00:06 and 23:54.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).