London Bus 179

Bus 179 in London links Chingford Station and Hainault Street. The route is 0.0 km long with 44 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 53 minutes. On a weekday it runs 88 trips in one direction, and 53 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 179

Outbound: Chingford Station → Hainault Street

This direction has 44 stops. The route passes Station Road / Chingford Station, Bancroft’s School, South Woodford, Highwood Gardens. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Hainault Street → Chingford Station

This direction has 42 stops. The route passes Redbridge Central Library, Wycombe Road, South Woodford, Bancroft’s School. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 88 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 53 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 11–13; on weekends every 19–30 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 179 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Chingford Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From Hainault Street they are 00:15 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Chingford Station to Hainault Street take?

About 53 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus 179 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 53 trips in one direction, running from Chingford Station 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).