London Bus 256

Bus 256 in London links Miramar Way and Wincanton Road Noak Hill. The route is 0.0 km long with 39 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 38 minutes. On a weekday it runs 98 trips in one direction, and 52 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 256

Outbound: Miramar Way → Wincanton Road Noak Hill

This direction has 39 stops. The route passes St George’s Park, Haynes Road, St Neot’s Road /Gooshays Drive, St Ursula’s School. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Wincanton Road Noak Hill → Miramar Way

This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Cummings Hall Lane, Chippenham Road (RM3), Recreation Avenue, Emerson Park Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 98 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 52 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–12; on weekends every 19–21 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 256 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Miramar Way the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:45. From Wincanton Road Noak Hill they are 05:10 and 23:40.

How long does the trip from Miramar Way to Wincanton Road Noak Hill take?

About 38 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

39 outbound and 34 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 256 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 52 trips in one direction, running from Miramar Way 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).