981

Tower Hamlets ↔ Aylesham Bus Times

Stagecoach · 24 stops

Next departures

Playground
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
15:45
Attlee Avenue 16:30
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services15:45 — 15:45

The 981 bus runs between Tower Hamlets and Aylesham, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 24 stops. Partly cloudy and 22°C for the next bus at 15:45. Comfortable for waiting at the stop.

Number 981 Bus Timetable

Stop
Playground15:45
West Street15:48
Templar Street15:50
Shooter's Hill15:51
Cherry Tree Avenue15:52
Eric Road15:53
Buckland Bridge15:54
Dodd's Lane15:55
Crabble Lane15:59
Cowper Road16:01
Common Lane16:02
Minnis Lane16:03
Abbey16:06
Templeside16:08
Bassingham Court16:09
Stonehall16:10
Warren Lane16:12
The Lydden Bell16:12
Baptist Church16:26
Eastry Court16:28
Hawthorn Close16:28
Elm Road16:29
Oakside Road16:29
Attlee Avenue16:30

Route Map

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Fares & Tickets

Single £1.50
Contactless
Ticket Types
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£3 capped fare scheme

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Passes through: Tower HamletsDoverBucklandCrabbleRiverKearsneyTemple EwellLyddenAylesham
Where does the 981 bus stop?
The 981 serves 24 stops passing through Tower Hamlets, Dover, Buckland, Crabble, River, Kearsney, Temple Ewell, Lydden and Aylesham. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 981 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 981 runs on weekdays only. Contact Stagecoach directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 981?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 981 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 981. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Stagecoach to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

Sources: Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.stagecoachbus.com for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data

NOC: SCEM, SCSO, SCCU, SCOX, SCMY, SDVN, SCCM, SCFI, SCHI, SCNH, SCEK, SSWL, SCGL, STWS, SCNE, SYRK, SBLB, ELBG
Valid from 22 Feb 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026