Bus 269 in London links Bus Station and St Helen’s School. The route is 0.0 km long with 60 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 57 minutes. On a weekday it runs 87 trips in one direction, and 66 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 269 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Bus Station → St Helen’s School |
| End → start | St Helen’s School → Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 60 / 56 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 57 minutes |
| Trips per day | 87 on weekdays, 66 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 5–14 · midday 1–14 · weekend 13–20 |
| First / last trip from «Bus Station» | 00:15 / 23:55 |
| First / last trip from «St Helen’s School» | 00:05 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 269
Outbound: Bus Station → St Helen’s School
This direction has 60 stops. The route passes Stanley Road, Whitmore Avenue, Erriff Drive, Arterial Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Stanley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Orsett Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Russell Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Ward Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Thurloe Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Lodge Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Conrad Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Nutberry Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Nutberry Playing Fields | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Chestnut Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Thurrock Community Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Long Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Brookmans Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Fairfield Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Whitmore Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Prince Phillip Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Kingsman Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Silverwood Close | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | High Road Coppid Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Village Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Stifford Hill Pilgrims Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Cullen Square | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Cander Way | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Daiglen Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Garron Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Gatehope Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Dawley Green | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Derwent Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Erriff Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Arcany Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Arisdale Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Peartree Close | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Nelson Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Grove Farm Cottages | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Home Farm Cottage | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Fen Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | White Post Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Fairplay Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Clay Tye Road / East View | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Upminster Trading Park | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Church Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Arterial Road | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Waterworks | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | New World Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Blacksmiths Forge | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Thatchers Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Great Ropers Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | The Horse & Groom | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Walter Boyce Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Albert Street | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Warley Mount | 0.0 km | |
| 54 | Brentwood Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 55 | Queens Road Rbt | 0.0 km | |
| 56 | Crown Street | 0.0 km | |
| 57 | High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 58 | North Road | 0.0 km | |
| 59 | Highland Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 60 | St Helen’s School | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: St Helen’s School → Bus Station
This direction has 56 stops. The route passes High Street, Arterial Road, Railway Station, Kingsman Drive. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Helen’s School | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Crown Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Queens Road Rbt | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Brentwood Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Warley Mount | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Albert Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Walter Boyce Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | The Horse & Groom | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Great Ropers Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Thatchers Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Blacksmiths Forge | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | New World Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Waterworks | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Arterial Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Church Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Upminster Trading Park | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Clay Tye Road / St Mary’s Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Fairplay Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | White Post Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Fen Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Home Farm Cottage | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Grove Farm Cottages | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Grove Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Nelson Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | West Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Tyssen Place | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Arisdale Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Arcany Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Erriff Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Derwent Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Dawley Green | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Gatehope Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Garron Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Daiglen Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Cander Way | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Ford Place | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | High Road | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Silverwood Close | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Kingsman Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Prince Phillip Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Whitmore Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Thurrock Community Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Victoria Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Windsor Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Nutberry Playing Fields | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Nutberry Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Lodge Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Thurloe Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Ward Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Hathaway Road | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Russell Road | 0.0 km | |
| 54 | Orsett Road | 0.0 km | |
| 55 | Stanley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 56 | Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 87 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 66 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Bus Station» | 00:15 — 23:55 | 00:15 — 23:55 |
| From «St Helen’s School» | 00:05 — 23:45 | 00:05 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 5–14 minutes, most often every 14; midday every 1–14 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 6–15; 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 269 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 00:15 and the last at 23:55. From St Helen’s School they are 00:05 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Bus Station to St Helen’s School take?
About 57 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
60 outbound and 56 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 269 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 66 trips in one direction, running from Bus Station between 00:15 and 23:55.
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).