SATURDAY · 105 services05:00 — 23:45
The 242 bus runs between Homerton and Aldgate, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 35 stops.
Accessibility: Stagecoach provides Journey Assistance Cards for passengers with limited vision or hearing, communication difficulties, special educational needs, non-native English speakers, or those needing extra time to find a seat. Cards work any time, seven days a week, on all bus services.
Fares & Tickets
Day Pass
£2.50
Day Pass
£5.00
Contactless
Ticket Types
Day RiderStudent TicketsFlexible Tickets
£3 capped fare scheme
Passes through:
HomertonClaptonLea BridgeHackneyDalstonKingslandDe Beauvoir TownHoxtonShoreditchSpitalfieldsAldgate EastAldgate
Where does the 242 bus stop?
The 242 serves 35 stops passing through Homerton, Clapton, Lea Bridge, Hackney, Dalston, Kingsland, De Beauvoir Town, Hoxton, Shoreditch, Spitalfields, Aldgate East and Aldgate. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 242 run on weekends?
Yes, the 242 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 242?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 242 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 242. 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 01 Aug 2026 to 23 Dec 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 05 Aug 2026
This route serves 35 bus stops across 12 areas.