Bus 388 in London links Stratford City Bus Station and London Bridge 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 52 minutes. On a weekday it runs 95 trips in one direction, and 90 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 388 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Stratford City Bus Station → London Bridge Bus Station |
| End → start | London Bridge Bus Station → Stratford City Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 28 / 29 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 52 minutes |
| Trips per day | 95 on weekdays, 90 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 10–12 · midday 12 · weekend 11–15 |
| First / last trip from «Stratford City Bus Station» | 00:04 / 23:52 |
| First / last trip from «London Bridge Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:48 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 388
Outbound: Stratford City Bus Station → London Bridge Bus Station
This direction has 28 stops. The route passes Stratford City Bus Station, Brookfield Road, Mare Street / Victoria Park Rd, Brick Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stratford City Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Stratford City Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Endeavour Square | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | The Copper Box | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | HereEast | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Trowbridge Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | St Mary Of Eton Church | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Brookfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Gascoyne Road (E9) | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Wetherell Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Lauriston Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Skipworth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Fremont Street | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Mare Street / Victoria Park Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Cambridge Heath Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Old Ford Road (E2) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Bethnal Green | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Wilmot Street | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Barnet Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Brick Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Shoreditch High Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Commercial Street / Worship St | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Primrose Street | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Liverpool Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Camomile Street | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Fenchurch Street | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Monument | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | London Bridge Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: London Bridge Bus Station → Stratford City Bus Station
This direction has 29 stops. The route passes London Bridge Borough High St, Bethnal Grn Rd / Shoreditch High St, Old Ford Road (E2), Kit Crowley Gardens. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Bridge Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | London Bridge Borough High St | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Monument | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Gracechurch Street / Monument Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Camomile Street | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Liverpool Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Primrose Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Bethnal Grn Rd / Shoreditch High St | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Brick Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Barnet Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Pollard Row | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Wilmot Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Bethnal Green | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Old Ford Road (E2) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Cambridge Heath Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Mare Street / Victoria Park Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | King Edward’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Shore Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Holcroft Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Kit Crowley Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Gascoyne Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Christie Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Wick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | St Mary Of Eton Church | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Trowbridge Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | HereEast | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | The Copper Box | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Westfield Avenue / Chestnut Plaza | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Stratford City Bus Station | 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 90 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Stratford City Bus Station» | 00:04 — 23:52 | 00:05 — 23:55 |
| From «London Bridge Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:48 | 00:06 — 23:54 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12; 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 388 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Stratford City Bus Station the first is at 00:04 and the last at 23:52. From London Bridge Bus Station they are 00:00 and 23:48.
How long does the trip from Stratford City Bus Station to London Bridge Bus Station take?
About 52 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
28 outbound and 29 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 388 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 90 trips in one direction, running from Stratford City Bus Station between 00:05 and 23:55.
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).