56
Whipps Cross ↔ City of London Bus Times
05:25
16 minSt. Bartholomews H.. 06:0505:45
36 minSt. Bartholomews H.. 06:3706:00
51 minSt. Bartholomews H.. 06:4306:15
66 minSt. Bartholomews H.. 07:1206:27
78 minSt. Bartholomews H.. 07:1206:39
90 minSt. Bartholomews H.. 07:25SATURDAY · 114 services04:05 — 23:55
The 56 bus runs between Whipps Cross and City of London, operated by Stagecoach. This route has 45 stops. Overcast and 16°C expected for the next bus at 05:25. Mild enough, though a light layer won't hurt.
Number 56 Bus Timetable
Inbound
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:
Whipps CrossWalthamstow CentralWalthamstowLea Bridge RoadLea BridgeLower ClaptonHackneyDalstonKingslandCanonburyIslingtonUpper StreetIslington GreenAngelFinsburySt LukesBarbicanCity of LondonSt Pauls
Where does the 56 bus stop?
The 56 serves 45 stops passing through Whipps Cross, Walthamstow Central, Walthamstow, Lea Bridge Road, Lea Bridge, Lower Clapton, Hackney, Dalston, Kingsland, Canonbury, Islington, Upper Street, Islington Green, Angel, Finsbury, St Lukes, Barbican, City of London and St Pauls. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 56 run on weekends?
Yes, the 56 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 56?
Concessionary bus pass holders travel free. Job seekers receive half price single and return tickets.
Does the 56 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 56. 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 45 bus stops across 19 areas.