London Bus 173

Bus 173 in London links Beckton Bus Station and King George Hospital. The route is 0.0 km long with 40 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 58 minutes. On a weekday it runs 84 trips in one direction, and 67 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 173

Outbound: Beckton Bus Station → King George Hospital

This direction has 40 stops. The route passes Tollgate Rd/Woolwich Manor Way, Renwick Road, Dagenham Heathway, Stanley Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: King George Hospital → Beckton Bus Station

This direction has 46 stops. The route passes Little Heath, Oglethorpe Road, Vicarage Road (RM10), Renwick Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 84 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 67 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–13 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–13 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–14; on weekends every 13–20 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 173 cost?

1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Beckton Bus Station the first is at 05:25 and the last at 23:50. From King George Hospital they are 05:15 and 23:50.

How long does the trip from Beckton Bus Station to King George Hospital take?

About 58 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

40 outbound and 46 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 173 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 67 trips in one direction, running from Beckton Bus Station between 06:25 and 23:50.

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).