55
Walthamstow ↔ Oxford Circus Bus Times
05:20
11 minGreat Titchfield S.. 06:0905:35
26 minGreat Titchfield S.. 06:2605:50
41 minGreat Titchfield S.. 06:4306:02
53 minGreat Titchfield S.. 06:5306:14
65 minGreat Titchfield S.. 07:0706:25
76 minGreat Titchfield S.. 07:18SATURDAY · 130 services04:50 — 23:58
The 55 bus runs between Walthamstow and Oxford Circus, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 52 stops. Overcast and 16°C expected for the next bus at 05:20. 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:
WalthamstowWalthamstow CentralWhipps CrossLea Bridge RoadLea BridgeLower ClaptonHackneySouth HackneyBethnal GreenHoxtonShoreditchOld StreetSt LukesClerkenwellHolbornTottenham Court RoadSohoOxford Circus
Where does the 55 bus stop?
The 55 serves 52 stops passing through Walthamstow, Walthamstow Central, Whipps Cross, Lea Bridge Road, Lea Bridge, Lower Clapton, Hackney, South Hackney, Bethnal Green, Hoxton, Shoreditch, Old Street, St Lukes, Clerkenwell, Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Soho and Oxford Circus. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 55 run on weekends?
Yes, the 55 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 55?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 55 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 55. 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 52 bus stops across 18 areas.