London Bus EL2

Bus EL2 in London links Becontree Heath Leisure Centre and Dagenham Dock Terminus. The route is 0.0 km long with 34 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 42 minutes. On a weekday it runs 105 trips in one direction, and 69 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus EL2

Outbound: Becontree Heath Leisure Centre → Dagenham Dock Terminus

This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Morris Road, St Thomas More Catholic Church, Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Glenmore Way. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Dagenham Dock Terminus → Becontree Heath Leisure Centre

This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Hindmans Way, Thames View Health Centre, Barking Station, Becontree Avene Fair Cross. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 105 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 69 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 8–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–12; on weekends every 14–20 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 EL2 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Becontree Heath Leisure Centre the first is at 05:10 and the last at 23:55. From Dagenham Dock Terminus they are 00:05 and 23:50.

How long does the trip from Becontree Heath Leisure Centre to Dagenham Dock Terminus take?

About 42 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus EL2 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 69 trips in one direction, running from Becontree Heath Leisure Centre between 05:10 and 23:55.

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).