Bus SL2 in London links Walthamstow Bus Station and North Woolwich Free Ferry. The route is 0.0 km long with 14 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 56 minutes. On a weekday it runs 95 trips in one direction, and 80 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | SL2 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Walthamstow Bus Station → North Woolwich Free Ferry |
| End → start | North Woolwich Free Ferry → Walthamstow Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 14 / 14 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 56 minutes |
| Trips per day | 95 on weekdays, 80 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 9–13 · midday 9–12 · weekend 13–16 |
| First / last trip from «Walthamstow Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «North Woolwich Free Ferry» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus SL2
Outbound: Walthamstow Bus Station → North Woolwich Free Ferry
This direction has 14 stops. The route passes Walthamstow Market Walthamstow, High Road South Woodford, Ilford Station, Barking Town Centre. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walthamstow Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Walthamstow Market Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Waltham Forest Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Wood Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | High Road South Woodford | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Woodford / Roding Lane North | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Ilford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Ilford / Chapel Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Barking Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Barking Town Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Uel Docklands Campus | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | North Woolwich / Pier Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | North Woolwich Free Ferry | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: North Woolwich Free Ferry → Walthamstow Bus Station
This direction has 14 stops. The route passes North Woolwich / Pier Road, Barking Town Centre, Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road, Wood Street. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Woolwich Free Ferry | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | North Woolwich / Pier Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Uel Docklands Campus | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Royal Docks Road / Gallions Reach Retail Park | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Barking Town Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Barking Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Ilford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Woodford / Roding Lane South | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | High Road South Woodford | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Wood Street | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Hoe Street / The Bell | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Walthamstow Market Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Walthamstow Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 95 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 80 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Walthamstow Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
| From «North Woolwich Free Ferry» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–13 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 9–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 11–13; on weekends every 13–16 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 SL2 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Walthamstow Bus Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:45. From North Woolwich Free Ferry they are 00:00 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Walthamstow Bus Station to North Woolwich Free Ferry take?
About 56 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
14 outbound and 14 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus SL2 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 80 trips in one direction, running from Walthamstow Bus Station between 00:00 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).