Bus 20 in London links Walthamstow Bus Station and Burton Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 52 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 60 minutes. On a weekday it runs 65 trips in one direction, and 36 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 20 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Walthamstow Bus Station → Burton Road |
| End → start | Burton Road → Walthamstow Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 52 / 51 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 60 minutes |
| Trips per day | 65 on weekdays, 36 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 14–16 · midday 14–16 · weekend 26–31 |
| First / last trip from «Walthamstow Bus Station» | 00:15 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Burton Road» | 05:20 / 23:30 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 20
Outbound: Walthamstow Bus Station → Burton Road
This direction has 52 stops. The route passes Grosvenor Park Road, Waterworks Corner, Cricket Ground, Sedley Rise. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walthamstow Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Grosvenor Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Grove Road Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Bakers Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Lea Bridge Road / Bakers Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Leyton Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Shernhall Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Peterborough Rd /Lea Bridge Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Whipps Cross / Wood Street | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Hainault Court | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Oakhurst Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | St Peters Church | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Forest Road Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Waterworks Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Chelmsford Rd /Woodford New Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Oak Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | St Aubyns School | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Chingford Lane (IG8) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Woodford Green / Broadmead Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Monkhams Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | St Thomas of Canterbury Church | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Whitehall Road / Bancroft Sch | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Knighton Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Stag Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Russell Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Cricket Ground | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | North Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Spring Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Upper Park | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | The Crown | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Loughton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Sainsburys Store | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | The Crown | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Forest Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Traps Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | The Uplands | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Church Close | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Sedley Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Maple Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Hillyfields | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Hillcroft | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Pyrles Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Chandler Road | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Castell Road | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Davenant School | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Colebrook Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | The Cottage Loaf | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Goldingham Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Mannock Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Etheridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Vere Road | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Burton Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Burton Road → Walthamstow Bus Station
This direction has 51 stops. The route passes Torrington Drive, Maple Gate, North Farm, Waterworks Corner. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Broadway | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Torrington Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Burton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Etheridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Mannock Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Goldingham Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | The Cottage Loaf | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Colebrook Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Castell Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Chandler Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Pyrles Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Hillcroft | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hillyfields | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Maple Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Sedley Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Church Close | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | The Uplands | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Traps Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Forest Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | The Crown | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Loughton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Sainsburys Store | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | The Crown | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | The Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Spring Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | North Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Cricket Ground | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Russell Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Stag Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Knighton Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Whitehall Road / Bancroft Sch | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | St Thomas of Canterbury Church | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Monkhams Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Woodford Green / Broadmead Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Chingford Lane (IG8) | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | St Aubyns School | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Chelmsford Rd /Woodford New Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Waterworks Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Forest Road Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | St Peters Church | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Snaresbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Hainault Court | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Whipps Cross Bus Stand | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Peterborough Rd /Lea Bridge Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Essex Road | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Leyton Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Lea Bridge Road / Bakers Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Hoe Street / Bakers Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Grove Road Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Queen’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Walthamstow Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 65 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 36 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Walthamstow Bus Station» | 00:15 — 23:45 | 00:15 — 23:50 |
| From «Burton Road» | 05:20 — 23:30 | 06:25 — 23:25 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 14–16 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 14–16 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 14–17; on weekends every 26–31 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 20 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Walthamstow Bus Station the first is at 00:15 and the last at 23:45. From Burton Road they are 05:20 and 23:30.
How long does the trip from Walthamstow Bus Station to Burton Road take?
About 60 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
52 outbound and 51 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 20 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 36 trips in one direction, running from Walthamstow Bus Station between 00:15 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).