London Bus 47

Bus 47 in London links Newquay Road and Shoreditch. The route is 0.0 km long with 54 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 85 minutes. On a weekday it runs 101 trips in one direction, and 66 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 47

Outbound: Newquay Road → Shoreditch

This direction has 54 stops. The route passes Inchmery Road, Thurston Road / Jerrard Street, Surrey Quays Station, Boss Street. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Shoreditch → Newquay Road

This direction has 53 stops. The route passes Commercial Street / Worship St, Boss Street, Lower Road / Surrey Quays Stn, Elverson Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 101 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 66 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–13 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 18–21 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 47 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Newquay Road the first is at 00:13 and the last at 23:53. From Shoreditch they are 00:05 and 23:45.

How long does the trip from Newquay Road to Shoreditch take?

About 85 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

54 outbound and 53 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 47 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 66 trips in one direction, running from Newquay Road between 00:13 and 23:53.

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).