Bus EL1 in London links Ilford Station / Ilford Hill and Northgate Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 29 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 35 minutes. On a weekday it runs 183 trips in one direction, and 115 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | EL1 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Ilford Station / Ilford Hill → Northgate Road |
| End → start | Northgate Road → Ilford Station / Ilford Hill |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 29 / 28 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 35 minutes |
| Trips per day | 183 on weekdays, 115 on weekends one way (186 on weekdays → Ilford Station / Ilford Hill) |
| Frequency | peak 3–6 · midday 5–6 · weekend 9–11 |
| First / last trip from «Ilford Station / Ilford Hill» | 00:15 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Northgate Road» | 00:05 / 23:55 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus EL1
Outbound: Ilford Station / Ilford Hill → Northgate Road
This direction has 29 stops. The route passes Ilford / Chapel Road, Longbridge Road, Waverley Gardens (IG11), Thames View Estate/Renwick Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilford Station / Ilford Hill | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Ilford / Chapel Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Dudley Road Ilford | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Kingston Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Wingate Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Loxford Polyclinic | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Park Avenue (IG11) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Longbridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Barking Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Vicarage Field Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Sunningdale Avenue (IG11) | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | King Edwards Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Greatfields Park | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Waverley Gardens (IG11) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Curzon Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Thames View / Christ Church | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Thames View Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Glenmore Way | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Alderman Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Thames View Estate/Renwick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Estuary Close | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Anchor Close | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Shearwater Close | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Rivergate Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Minter Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | River Road / Barking Reach | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Barking Riverside Station | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Riverside Campus | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Northgate Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Northgate Road → Ilford Station / Ilford Hill
This direction has 28 stops. The route passes Riverside Campus, Estuary Close, Bastable Avenue / River Road, Barking Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northgate Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Riverside Campus | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Barking Riverside Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Mallards Road / River Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Minter Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Shearwater Close | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Schooner Close | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Estuary Close | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Havering Way | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Alderman Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Glenmore Way | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Thames View Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Thames View / Christ Church | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Bastable Avenue / River Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Waverley Gardens (IG11) | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Greatfields Park | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | King Edwards Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Westbury Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Vicarage Field Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Barking Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Longbridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Victoria Road (IG11) | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Loxford Polyclinic | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Wingate Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Clementswood Baptist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Bengal Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Ilford Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Ilford Station / Ilford Hill | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 183 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 115 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Ilford Station / Ilford Hill» | 00:15 — 23:45 | 00:15 — 23:47 |
| From «Northgate Road» | 00:05 — 23:55 | 00:05 — 23:55 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 3–6 minutes, most often every 5; midday every 5–6 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 5–8; on weekends every 9–11 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 EL1 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Ilford Station / Ilford Hill the first is at 00:15 and the last at 23:45. From Northgate Road they are 00:05 and 23:55.
How long does the trip from Ilford Station / Ilford Hill to Northgate Road take?
About 35 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
29 outbound and 28 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus EL1 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 115 trips in one direction, running from Ilford Station / Ilford Hill between 00:15 and 23:47.
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).