Bus 217 in London links Bus Station and Turnpike Lane Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 34 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 52 minutes. On a weekday it runs 168 trips in one direction, and 120 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 217 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Bus Station → Turnpike Lane Bus Station |
| End → start | Turnpike Lane Bus Station → Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 34 / 33 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 52 minutes |
| Trips per day | 168 on weekdays, 120 on weekends one way (172 on weekdays → Bus Station) |
| Frequency | peak 10–15 · midday 11–12 · weekend 18–21 |
| First / last trip from «Bus Station» | 00:05 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Turnpike Lane Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:40 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 217
Outbound: Bus Station → Turnpike Lane Bus Station
This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Arlington Crescent, Hoe Lane, Trinity Avenue Bush Hill Park, Empire Parade. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Arlington Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Bullsmoor Lane / Hertford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Langdale Gardens (EN8) | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Lea Valley High School | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Bullsmoor Lane / Great Cambridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Manor Court | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Turkey Street Station / Great Cambridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Enfield Crematorium | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Hoe Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Carterhatch Lane (EN1) | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Cambridge Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Enfield Retail Park | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Dearsley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Baird Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Southbury Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Lincoln Road Gt Cambridge Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Trinity Avenue Bush Hill Park | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Bury Street / Great Cambridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Church St Lower Edmonton | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Deansway (N9) | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Westerham Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Cambridge Roundabout North | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Cambridge Roundabout South | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Pasteur Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Empire Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | White Hart Ln Grt Cambridge Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Courtman Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Gospatrick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Granville Road (N22) | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Boundary Road (N22) | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Westbury Avenue Baptist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Turnpike Lane Station | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Turnpike Lane Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Turnpike Lane Bus Station → Bus Station
This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Westbury Avenue Baptist Church, Pasteur Gardens, Trinity Avenue Bush Hill Park, Carterhatch Lane (EN1). The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turnpike Lane Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Westbury Avenue Baptist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Lordship Lane (N22) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Granville Road (N22) | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Gospatrick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Courtman Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | White Hart Ln Grt Cambridge Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Empire Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Pasteur Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Cambridge Roundabout South | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Cambridge Roundabout North | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | The Fairway (N18) | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Deansway (N9) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Church St Lower Edmonton | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Bury Street / Great Cambridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Trinity Avenue Bush Hill Park | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Lincoln Road Gt Cambridge Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Baird Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Dearsley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Enfield Retail Park | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Crown Road /Great Cambridge Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Cambridge Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Carterhatch Lane (EN1) | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Hoe Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Enfield Crematorium | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Turkey Street Station / Great Cambridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Manor Court | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Bullsmoor Lane / Great Cambridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Lea Valley High School | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Langdale Gardens (EN8) | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Bullsmoor Lane / Hertford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Bullsmoor Lane / Mollison Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 168 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 120 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Bus Station» | 00:05 — 23:45 | 00:05 — 23:45 |
| From «Turnpike Lane Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:40 | 00:00 — 23:40 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–15 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–20; on weekends every 18–21 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 217 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Bus Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:45. From Turnpike Lane Bus Station they are 00:00 and 23:40.
How long does the trip from Bus Station to Turnpike Lane Bus Station take?
About 52 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
34 outbound and 33 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 217 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 120 trips in one direction, running from Bus Station between 00:05 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).