Bus 257 in London links Stratford Bus Station and Walthamstow Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 28 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 38 minutes. On a weekday it runs 144 trips in one direction, and 94 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 257 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Stratford Bus Station → Walthamstow Bus Station |
| End → start | Walthamstow Bus Station → Stratford Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 28 / 30 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 38 minutes |
| Trips per day | 144 on weekdays, 94 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 7–8 · midday 7–8 · weekend 11–15 |
| First / last trip from «Stratford Bus Station» | 00:06 / 23:54 |
| First / last trip from «Walthamstow Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:48 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 257
Outbound: Stratford Bus Station → Walthamstow Bus Station
This direction has 28 stops. The route passes The Grove (E15), Harrow Green, Kirkdale Road, Whipps Cross Bus Stand. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stratford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | The Grove (E15) | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Maryland Station /Manbey Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Maryland Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Chobham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Cann Hall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Ranelagh Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Harrow Green | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | West St High Rd Leytonstone | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Leytonstone Fire Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Leytonstone High Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Vernon Rd/Leytonstone High Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Harvey Road (E11) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Kirkdale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Green Man Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Leyton Way | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Sir Alfred Hitchcock Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | James Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Whipps Cross Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Whipps Cross Bus Stand | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Peterborough Rd /Lea Bridge Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Essex Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Leyton Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Lea Bridge Road / Bakers Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Hoe Street / Bakers Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Grove Road Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Queen’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Walthamstow Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Walthamstow Bus Station → Stratford Bus Station
This direction has 30 stops. The route passes Grosvenor Park Road, Whipps Cross / Wood Street, Leytonstone Station, Ranelagh Road. 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 | Whipps Cross Bus Stand | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Whipps Cross Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | James Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Sir Alfred Hitchcock Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Leyton Way | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Green Man Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Leytonstone Station | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Harvey Road (E11) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Michael Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Leytonstone High Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Leytonstone Fire Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Harrow Road (E11) | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Harrow Green | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Ranelagh Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Leytonstone High Road / Thatched House | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Janson Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Chobham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Maryland Station | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Manbey Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Salway Place | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Stratford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 144 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 94 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Stratford Bus Station» | 00:06 — 23:54 | 00:05 — 23:54 |
| From «Walthamstow Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:48 | 00:00 — 23:48 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 7–8 minutes, most often every 7; midday every 7–8 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 7–9; on weekends every 11–15 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 257 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Stratford Bus Station the first is at 00:06 and the last at 23:54. From Walthamstow Bus Station they are 00:00 and 23:48.
How long does the trip from Stratford Bus Station to Walthamstow Bus Station take?
About 38 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
28 outbound and 30 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 257 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 94 trips in one direction, running from Stratford Bus Station between 00:05 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).