London Bus 488

Bus 488 in London links Hancock Road and Forest Road / Kingsland Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 53 minutes. On a weekday it runs 75 trips in one direction, and 57 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 488

Outbound: Hancock Road → Forest Road / Kingsland Road

This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Bromley-By-Bow, Old Ford Road (E3), Glyn Road, Clapton Pond. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Forest Road / Kingsland Road → Hancock Road

This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Kingsland High Street / Dalston Junction, Ottaway Street, The City Academy, Hackney Wick / Trowbridge Rd. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 75 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 57 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 13–16 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 14–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–16; on weekends every 18–20 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 488 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Hancock Road the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From Forest Road / Kingsland Road they are 00:15 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Hancock Road to Forest Road / Kingsland Road take?

About 53 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

37 outbound and 33 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 488 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 57 trips in one direction, running from Hancock Road between 00:00 and 23:40.

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).