Bus D8 in London links Stratford Bus Station and Isle of Dogs Asda. The route is 0.0 km long with 30 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 37 minutes. On a weekday it runs 75 trips in one direction, and 56 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | D8 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Stratford Bus Station → Isle of Dogs Asda |
| End → start | Isle of Dogs Asda → Stratford Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 30 / 24 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 37 minutes |
| Trips per day | 75 on weekdays, 56 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 14–16 · midday 14–15 · weekend 19–21 |
| First / last trip from «Stratford Bus Station» | 00:05 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Isle of Dogs Asda» | 00:05 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus D8
Outbound: Stratford Bus Station → Isle of Dogs Asda
This direction has 30 stops. The route passes Stratford High Street / Carpenters Road, Hancock Road, Poplar / All Saints Church, Heron Quays. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stratford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Stratford High Street / Carpenters Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Warton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Abbey Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Bow Flyover | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Bow Church | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | St Leonards Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Hancock Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Hancock Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Bromley-By-Bow | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Twelvetrees Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | St Leonards Wharf / Gillender Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | St Leonard’s Wharf | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Abbott Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Blackwall Tunnel | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Poplar / All Saints Church | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Poplar High Street / Blackwall | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Billingsgate Market | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Churchill Place | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Canary Wharf Underground Station | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | West India Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Heron Quays | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Mastmaker Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Admirals Way | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | South Quay Station DLR | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Harbour Exchange Square | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | East Ferry Road Crossharbour | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Crossharbour | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Isle of Dogs Asda | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Isle of Dogs Asda → Stratford Bus Station
This direction has 24 stops. The route passes Crossharbour, Westferry Circus / Canary Wharf Pier, Billingsgate Market, Coventry Cross Estate. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crossharbour Asda | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Crossharbour | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Harbour Exchange Square | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | South Quay Station DLR | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Admirals Way | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Heron Quays | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Westferry Circus / Canary Wharf Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | West India Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Canary Wharf Underground Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Canada Square North | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Churchill Place | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Billingsgate Market | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Poplar High Street / Blackwall | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Poplar / All Saints Church | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Andrew Street | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | St Leonard’s Wharf | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Coventry Cross Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Bromley-By-Bow | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Grace Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Bow Interchange | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Marshgate Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Warton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Stratford H St/Carpenters Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Stratford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 75 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 56 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Stratford Bus Station» | 00:05 — 23:45 | 00:05 — 23:45 |
| From «Isle of Dogs Asda» | 00:05 — 23:45 | 00:05 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 14–16 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 14–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–16; on weekends every 19–21 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 D8 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Stratford Bus Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:45. From Isle of Dogs Asda they are 00:05 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Stratford Bus Station to Isle of Dogs Asda take?
About 37 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
30 outbound and 24 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus D8 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 56 trips in one direction, running from Stratford Bus Station between 00:05 and 23:45.
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).