London Bus EL3

Bus EL3 in London links Chadwell Heath Lane /Barley Ln and Northgate Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 56 minutes. On a weekday it runs 98 trips in one direction, and 50 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus EL3

Outbound: Chadwell Heath Lane /Barley Ln → Northgate Road

This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Little Heath, Green Lane (IG3), Hulse Avenue / Barking Park, Thames Road (IG11). The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Northgate Road → Chadwell Heath Lane /Barley Ln

This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Riverside Campus, Radford Way, Barking Station, Levett Gardens. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 98 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 7–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 8–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10; 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 EL3 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Chadwell Heath Lane /Barley Ln the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From Northgate Road they are 00:00 and 23:40.

How long does the trip from Chadwell Heath Lane /Barley Ln to Northgate Road take?

About 56 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

37 outbound and 36 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus EL3 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 50 trips in one direction, running from Chadwell Heath Lane /Barley Ln 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).