Bus 212 in London links Chingford Station and St James Street Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 38 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 39 minutes. On a weekday it runs 121 trips in one direction, and 68 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 212 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Chingford Station → St James Street Station |
| End → start | St James Street Station → Chingford Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 38 / 35 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 39 minutes |
| Trips per day | 121 on weekdays, 68 on weekends one way (118 on weekdays → Chingford Station) |
| Frequency | peak 7–9 · midday 8–9 · weekend 13–20 |
| First / last trip from «Chingford Station» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «St James Street Station» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 212
Outbound: Chingford Station → St James Street Station
This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Station Road / Chingford Station, Larkshall Crescent, Victoria Road (E17), Jewel Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chingford Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Station Road / Chingford Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Stanley Road (E4) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Station Road / The Green | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Balgonie Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Whitehall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Simmons Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Chingdale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Hatch Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | St Anne’s Parish Church | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Larkshall Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | East View | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hickman Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Highams Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Haldan Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Swanage Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Wadham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Garner Road / North Arm | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Queenswood Avenue (E17) | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Victoria Road (E17) | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Forest Road / Wood Street Lib | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Thorpe Coombe Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | The Drive Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Shernhall Street Upper walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Church Hill Road (E17) | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Hoe Street | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Walthamstow Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Walthamstow Market Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Jewel Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Forest Road / The Bell | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Bromley Road (E17) | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Lloyd Park / William Morris Gallery | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Wolsey Avenue Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Higham Hill Road Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Forest Road High Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | St Michael & All Angels | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Walthamstow Market High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | St James Street Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: St James Street Station → Chingford Station
This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Walthamstow Market High Street, Walthamstow Bus Station, Queenswood Avenue (E17), Larkshall Crescent. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St James Street Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Walthamstow Market High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | St Michael & All Angels | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Forest Road High Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Wolsey Avenue Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Lloyd Park / William Morris Gallery | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Bromley Road (E17) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Jewel Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Walthamstow Market Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Walthamstow Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Church Hill / Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Church Hill Road (E17) | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Shernhall Street Upper walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | The Drive Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | St John’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Clifford Road (E17) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Victoria Road (E17) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Queenswood Avenue (E17) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Garner Road / North Arm | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Wadham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Swanage Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Haldan Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Highams Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Hickman Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | East View | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Larkshall Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | St Anne’s Parish Church | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Hatch Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Chingdale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Simmons Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Kings Road / Friday Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Balgonie Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Station Road / The Green | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Buxton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Chingford Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 121 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 68 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Chingford Station» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
| From «St James Street Station» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 7–9 minutes, most often every 8; midday every 8–9 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 8–9; 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 212 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 23:45. From St James Street Station they are 00:05 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Chingford Station to St James Street Station take?
About 39 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
38 outbound and 35 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 212 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 68 trips in one direction, running from Chingford Station between 00:00 and 23:45.
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).