Bus 262 in London links Gallions Reach Shopping Park and Stratford Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 29 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 47 minutes. On a weekday it runs 90 trips in one direction, and 75 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 262 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Gallions Reach Shopping Park → Stratford Bus Station |
| End → start | Stratford Bus Station → Gallions Reach Shopping Park |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 29 / 31 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 47 minutes |
| Trips per day | 90 on weekdays, 75 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 11–13 · midday 12–13 · weekend 12–17 |
| First / last trip from «Gallions Reach Shopping Park» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Stratford Bus Station» | 00:05 / 23:49 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 262
Outbound: Gallions Reach Shopping Park → Stratford Bus Station
This direction has 29 stops. The route passes Hornet Way, East Ham Manor Way / Covelees Wall, Sullivan Avenue, Gad Close. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallions Reach Shopping Park | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hornet Way | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Beckton DLR Depot | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Armada Point | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Gallions Reach Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Ferndale Street | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Horse Leaze | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | East Ham Manor Way / Covelees Wall | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Beckton Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Kingsford Way | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Swallow Street | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Dove Approach | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Beckton District Park | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Sullivan Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Colman Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Bennett Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Newham University Hospital / New Vic College | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Wigston Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Barking Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Gad Close | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Balaam Street Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Kennedy Close | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Morley Road Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Plaistow Grove (E15) | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Church Street (E15) | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Paul Street | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Stratford Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Stratford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Stratford Bus Station → Gallions Reach Shopping Park
This direction has 31 stops. The route passes Stratford Broadway, Kennedy Close, Newham Leisure Centre, Beckton Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stratford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Stratford Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Barnby Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Church Street (E15) | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Plaistow Grove (E15) | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Morley Road Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Victoria Road (E13) | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Kennedy Close | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Balaam Street Plaistow | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Perth Road (E13) | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Barking Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Beaumont Road (E13) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Newham University Hospital / New Vic College | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Bennett Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Newham Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Colman Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Sullivan Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Beckton District Park | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Dove Approach | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Swallow Street | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Kingsford Way | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Beckton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | East Ham Manor Way / Covelees Wall | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Horse Leaze | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Gallions Reach Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Gallions Reach Station | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Armada Point | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Beckton DLR Depot | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Hornet Way | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Gallions Reach Shopping Park | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 90 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 75 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Gallions Reach Shopping Park» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
| From «Stratford Bus Station» | 00:05 — 23:49 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–13 minutes, most often every 13; midday every 12–13 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 13–14; on weekends every 12–17 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 262 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Gallions Reach Shopping Park the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:50. From Stratford Bus Station they are 00:05 and 23:49.
How long does the trip from Gallions Reach Shopping Park to Stratford Bus Station take?
About 47 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
29 outbound and 31 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 262 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 75 trips in one direction, running from Gallions Reach Shopping Park between 00:05 and 23:50.
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).