8
Bow ↔ Tottenham Court Road Bus Times
05:35
24 minSt Giles High Street 06:0805:45
34 minSt Giles High Street 06:1805:55
44 minSt Giles High Street 06:2806:05
54 minSt Giles High Street 06:3806:15
64 minSt Giles High Street 06:4906:25
74 minSt Giles High Street 07:01SATURDAY · 138 services00:05 — 23:55
The 8 bus runs between Bow and Tottenham Court Road, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 33 stops. Overcast and 16°C expected for the next bus at 05:35. Mild enough, though a light layer won't hurt.
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
Contactless
Ticket Types
Day RiderStudent TicketsFlexible Tickets
£3 capped fare scheme
Passes through:
BowOld FordGlobe TownBethnal GreenSpitalfieldsShoreditchLiverpool StreetBishopsgateCity of LondonSt PaulsHolbornChancery LaneTottenham Court Road
Where does the 8 bus stop?
The 8 serves 33 stops passing through Bow, Old Ford, Globe Town, Bethnal Green, Spitalfields, Shoreditch, Liverpool Street, Bishopsgate, City of London, St Pauls, Holborn, Chancery Lane and Tottenham Court Road. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 8 run on weekends?
Yes, the 8 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 8?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 8 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 8. 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 21 Mar 2026 to 23 Dec 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 33 bus stops across 13 areas.