Bus 396 in London links King George Hospital and Roden Street. The route is 0.0 km long with 19 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 25 minutes. On a weekday it runs 51 trips in one direction, and 48 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 396 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | King George Hospital → Roden Street |
| End → start | Roden Street → King George Hospital |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 19 / 21 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 25 minutes |
| Trips per day | 51 on weekdays, 48 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 18–22 · midday 18–20 · weekend 18–30 |
| First / last trip from «King George Hospital» | 00:05 / 23:35 |
| First / last trip from «Roden Street» | 00:00 / 23:30 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 396
Outbound: King George Hospital → Roden Street
This direction has 19 stops. The route passes Chadwell Heath Lane /Barley Ln, Aldborough Road South, South View Crescent, Bethell Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King George Hospital | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Chadwell Heath Lane /Barley Ln | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Barley Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Bawdsey Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Grenfell Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Aldborough Road South | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Newbury Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Ley Street | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Milton Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | South View Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Gants Hill Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Beehive Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Bethell Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Valentines Park | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Northbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Coventry Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Ilford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Roden Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Roden Street → King George Hospital
This direction has 21 stops. The route passes Ilford Station / Ilford Hill, Valentines Park, Parham Drive, King George Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roden Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Ilford Station / Ilford Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Ilford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Beal Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Northbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Valentines Park | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Bethell Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Beehive Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Parham Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Ashurst Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Denham Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Horns Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | King George Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Newbury Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Oaks Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Aldborough Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Ramsgill Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Bawdsey Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Little Heath | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | King George Hospital | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 51 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 48 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «King George Hospital» | 00:05 — 23:35 | 00:05 — 23:35 |
| From «Roden Street» | 00:00 — 23:30 | 00:00 — 23:30 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 18–22 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 18–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20–22; on weekends every 18–30 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 396 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From King George Hospital the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:35. From Roden Street they are 00:00 and 23:30.
How long does the trip from King George Hospital to Roden Street take?
About 25 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
19 outbound and 21 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 396 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 48 trips in one direction, running from King George Hospital between 00:05 and 23:35.
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).