Bus 69 in London links Walthamstow Bus Station and Canning Town. The route is 0.0 km long with 38 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 49 minutes. On a weekday it runs 124 trips in one direction, and 102 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 69 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Walthamstow Bus Station → Canning Town |
| End → start | Canning Town → Walthamstow Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 38 / 36 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 49 minutes |
| Trips per day | 124 on weekdays, 102 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 8–11 · midday 9–10 · weekend 11–15 |
| First / last trip from «Walthamstow Bus Station» | 00:02 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Canning Town» | 00:02 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 69
Outbound: Walthamstow Bus Station → Canning Town
This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Grosvenor Park Road, Buckingham Road (E10), Maryland Station, High Street Plaistow. 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 | Leyton Green | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Colchester Road (E10) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Leyton Midland Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Leyton Sports Ground | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Vicarage Road (E10) | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Grange Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Buckingham Road (E10) | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Leyton Library | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Leyton | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Millais Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Drapers Field | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Edith Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Burgess Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Janson Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Chobham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Maryland Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Manbey Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Stratford Library | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Stratford Centre / Moorfields Eye Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Barnby Street | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Church Street (E15) | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Plaistow Grove (E15) | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Morley Road Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | High Street Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Florence Road (E13) | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Upper Road / Grange Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | East London Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Stephens Court | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Blake Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Star Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Hermit Road | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Rathbone Market | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Canning Town | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Canning Town → Walthamstow Bus Station
This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Rathbone Market, Plaistow, Maryland Station, Buckingham Road (E10). The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canning Town | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Rathbone Market | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Hermit Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Star Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Blake Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Stephens Court | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Ladysmith Road (E16) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Suffolk Road (E13) | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Florence Road (E13) | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Morley Road Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Plaistow Grove (E15) | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Church Street (E15) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Stratford Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Stratford Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | The Grove (E15) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Maryland Station /Manbey Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Maryland Station | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Chobham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Burgess Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Edith Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Drapers Field | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Millais Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Leyton | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Leyton Library | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Buckingham Road (E10) | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Grange Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Vicarage Road (E10) | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Brunswick Road (E10) | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Leyton Midland Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Colchester Road (E10) | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Lea Bridge Road / Bakers Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Hoe Street / Bakers Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Grove Road Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Queen’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Walthamstow Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 124 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 102 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Walthamstow Bus Station» | 00:02 — 23:50 | 00:02 — 23:50 |
| From «Canning Town» | 00:02 — 23:50 | 00:02 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–11; 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 69 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Walthamstow Bus Station the first is at 00:02 and the last at 23:50. From Canning Town they are 00:02 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Walthamstow Bus Station to Canning Town take?
About 49 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
38 outbound and 36 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 69 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 102 trips in one direction, running from Walthamstow Bus Station between 00:02 and 23:50.
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).