Bus 608 in London links Gallows Corner and High School. The route is 0.0 km long with 26 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 34 minutes. On a weekday it runs 3 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 608 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Gallows Corner → High School |
| End → start | High School → Gallows Corner |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 26 / 20 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 34 minutes |
| Trips per day | 3 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 4 |
| First / last trip from «Gallows Corner» | 07:35 / 07:43 |
| First / last trip from «High School» | 15:12 / 15:46 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 608
Outbound: Gallows Corner → High School
This direction has 26 stops. The route passes Faringdon Avenue, Hilldene Ave Shopping Centre, The Petersfield Centre, South Weald Parish Hall. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallows Corner | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Faringdon Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Heaton Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Myrtle Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Grange Road Harold Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Charlbury Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Hilldene Avenue / Chatteris Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Hilldene Ave Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Chippenham Road (RM3) | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Central Park Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Harold Hill Community Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Gooshays Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Paines Brook Way | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | The Petersfield Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | St Neot’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Tarnworth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Fairford Way | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Holiday Inn | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | The Bull | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | South Weald Parish Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Kavanaghs Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | London Road Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Crown Street | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | High School | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: High School → Gallows Corner
This direction has 20 stops. The route passes High Street, St Neot’s Road, Harold Hill Community Centre, Hilldene Avenue / Chatteris Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High School | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Maylands Way | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Fairford Way | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Tarnworth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | St Neot’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | The Petersfield Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Paines Brook Way | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Gooshays Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Harold Hill Community Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Central Park Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Chippenham Road (RM3) | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hilldene Ave Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Hilldene Avenue / Chatteris Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Charlbury Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Grange Road Harold Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Myrtle Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Heaton Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Masefield Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Gallows Corner | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 3 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Gallows Corner» | 07:35 — 07:43 | — — — |
| From «High School» | 15:12 — 15:46 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 4 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 608 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Gallows Corner the first is at 07:35 and the last at 07:43. From High School they are 15:12 and 15:46.
How long does the trip from Gallows Corner to High School take?
About 34 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
26 outbound and 20 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 608 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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).