Bus 101 in London links Woodbine Place and Beckton Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 33 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 36 minutes. On a weekday it runs 95 trips in one direction, and 77 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 101 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Woodbine Place → Beckton Bus Station |
| End → start | Beckton Bus Station → Woodbine Place |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 33 / 32 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 36 minutes |
| Trips per day | 95 on weekdays, 77 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 11–12 · midday 10–12 · weekend 13–20 |
| First / last trip from «Woodbine Place» | 00:09 / 23:54 |
| First / last trip from «Beckton Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 101
Outbound: Woodbine Place → Beckton Bus Station
This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Wanstead High St /Wanstead Stn, Herongate Road, Cranbourne Road (E12), Ron Leighton Way. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbine Place | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Wanstead High St /Wanstead Stn | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Wanstead Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Felstead Road (E11) | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Bush Road (E11) | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Blake Hall Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Queenswood Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Park Road Aldersbrook | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Herongate Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Empress Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Merlin Road (E12) | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | City Of London Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Capel Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Manor Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Romford Road (E12) | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Cranbourne Road (E12) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Berkeley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Ruskin Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Shelley Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Gladstone Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | East Ham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Bendish Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Ron Leighton Way | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | High Street North East Ham | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Newham Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Market Street | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | East Ham / Central Park | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Vicarage Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | East Ham Fire Station | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Lonsdale Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Albatross Close | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Tollgate Rd/Woolwich Manor Way | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Beckton Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Beckton Bus Station → Woodbine Place
This direction has 32 stops. The route passes Tollgate Rd/Woolwich Manor Way, Newham Town Hall, Ruskin Avenue, Merlin Road (E12). The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beckton Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Tollgate Rd/Woolwich Manor Way | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Albatross Close | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Lonsdale Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Mortimer Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Marlow Road (E6) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | East Ham / Central Park | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Tilbury Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Newham Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Kempton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Caledon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Bendish Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | East Ham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Gladstone Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Shelley Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Ruskin Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Berkeley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Romford Road (E12) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Manor Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Capel Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | City Of London Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Wanstead Park Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Merlin Road (E12) | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Empress Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Dover Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Park Road Aldersbrook | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Queenswood Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Blake Hall Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Bush Road (E11) | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Cambridge Park (E11) | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Wanstead Station | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Woodbine Place | 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 77 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Woodbine Place» | 00:09 — 23:54 | 00:09 — 23:54 |
| From «Beckton Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 10–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 13–20 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 101 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Woodbine Place the first is at 00:09 and the last at 23:54. From Beckton Bus Station they are 00:00 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Woodbine Place to Beckton Bus Station take?
About 36 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
33 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 101 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 77 trips in one direction, running from Woodbine Place between 00:09 and 23:54.
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).