Bus 169 in London links Clayhall / The Glade and Barking Town Centre. The route is 0.0 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 46 minutes. On a weekday it runs 97 trips in one direction, and 66 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 169 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Clayhall / The Glade → Barking Town Centre |
| End → start | Barking Town Centre → Clayhall / The Glade |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 35 / 36 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 46 minutes |
| Trips per day | 97 on weekdays, 66 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 9–11 · midday 9–10 · weekend 15–20 |
| First / last trip from «Clayhall / The Glade» | 00:00 / 23:40 |
| First / last trip from «Barking Town Centre» | 00:25 / 23:55 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 169
Outbound: Clayhall / The Glade → Barking Town Centre
This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Owen Waters House, Waverley Gardens (IG6), Eastern Avenue (IG2), Redbridge Central Library. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayhall / The Glade | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Owen Waters House | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Copper Beech Close | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Caterham Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Calne Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Ravensbourne Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Mossford Lane Fulwell Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Aintree Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Fullwell Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Waverley Gardens (IG6) | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Barkingside Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Sandringham Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Barkingside Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Princes Road Barkingside | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Aldwych Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Hamilton Avenue Newbury Park | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Artillery Close | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Eastern Avenue (IG2) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Clifton Road (IG2) | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Parklands Close | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Perth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Benton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Jaffe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Griggs Approach | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Hainault Street | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Redbridge Central Library | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Ilford / Chapel Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Dudley Road Ilford | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Kingston Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Wingate Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Loxford Polyclinic | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Park Avenue (IG11) | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Longbridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Barking Station | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Barking Town Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Barking Town Centre → Clayhall / The Glade
This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Barking Station, Ilford Station / Ilford Hill, Ley Street / Perth Road, Barkingside Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barking Town Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Barking Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Longbridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Victoria Road (IG11) | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Loxford Polyclinic | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Wingate Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Clementswood Baptist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Bengal Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Ilford Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Ilford Station / Ilford Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Pioneer Point | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Redbridge Central Library | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hainault Street | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Christchurch Road (IG1) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Brisbane Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Vicarage Lane Ilford | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Benton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Ley Street / Perth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Parklands Close | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Eastern Avenue (IG2) | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Perrymans Farm Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Emmott Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Hamilton Avenue Newbury Park | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Aldwych Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Princes Road Barkingside | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Barkingside Station | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Barkingside Magistrates Court | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Fremantle Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Fullwell Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Aintree Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Mossford Lane Fulwell Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Ravensbourne Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Basildon Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Caterham Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Copper Beech Close | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Clayhall / The Glade | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 97 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 66 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Clayhall / The Glade» | 00:00 — 23:40 | 00:00 — 23:40 |
| From «Barking Town Centre» | 00:25 — 23:55 | 00:25 — 23:55 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–15; on weekends every 15–20 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 169 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Clayhall / The Glade the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From Barking Town Centre they are 00:25 and 23:55.
How long does the trip from Clayhall / The Glade to Barking Town Centre take?
About 46 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
35 outbound and 36 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 169 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 66 trips in one direction, running from Clayhall / The Glade 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).