London Bus 56

Bus 56 in London links Whipps Cross Bus Stand and St. Bartholomews Hospital. The route is 0.0 km long with 45 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 73 minutes. On a weekday it runs 102 trips in one direction, and 101 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 56

Outbound: Whipps Cross Bus Stand → St. Bartholomews Hospital

This direction has 45 stops. The route passes Peterborough Rd /Lea Bridge Rd, Lea Bridge Station, Cecilia Road / Greenacre Court, Packington Street. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: St. Bartholomews Hospital → Whipps Cross Bus Stand

This direction has 42 stops. The route passes King Edward Street, Packington Street, Cecilia Road / Greenacre Court, Emmanuel Parish Church. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 102 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 101 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–13 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 10–11 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 10–12 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 56 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Whipps Cross Bus Stand the first is at 04:05 and the last at 23:55. From St. Bartholomews Hospital they are 00:06 and 23:54.

How long does the trip from Whipps Cross Bus Stand to St. Bartholomews Hospital take?

About 73 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

45 outbound and 42 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 56 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 101 trips in one direction, running from Whipps Cross Bus Stand between 04:05 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).