London Bus W13

Bus W13 in London links Leyton Mills and St Thomas of Canterbury Church. The route is 0.0 km long with 31 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 46 minutes. On a weekday it runs 72 trips in one direction, and 50 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus W13

Outbound: Leyton Mills → St Thomas of Canterbury Church

This direction has 31 stops. The route passes Oliver Road Leyton, Vernon Rd/Leytonstone High Rd, Wanstead Place, George Lane Shopping Centre. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: St Thomas of Canterbury Church → Leyton Mills

This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Monkhams Lane, South Woodford, Wanstead Station, Leytonstone Fire Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 72 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 50 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12–16 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 13–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 16; 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 W13 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Leyton Mills the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From St Thomas of Canterbury Church they are 05:25 and 23:35.

How long does the trip from Leyton Mills to St Thomas of Canterbury Church take?

About 46 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

31 outbound and 34 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus W13 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 50 trips in one direction, running from Leyton Mills 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).