Bus 56 route
Route stops
88 stops • 2 directions
- Whipps Cross Bus StandWhipps Cross Bus Stand
- Peterborough Road Lea Bridge RoadPeterborough Rd Chestnut Tree
- Essex RoadEssex Road Lea Bridge Road
- Fraser RoadFraser Road Lea Bridge Road
- Lea Bridge Road / Bakers ArmsBakers Arms Lea Bridge Road
- High Road Leyton / Bakers ArmsHigh Road Leyton Bakers Arms
- Shortlands RoadShortlands Road
- Manor RoadManor Road Lea Bridge Road
- Markhouse RoadLea Bridge Rd Markhouse Road
- Emmanuel Parish ChurchEmmanuel Parish Church
- Perth RoadPerth Road Lea Bridge Road
- Lea Bridge StationLea Bridge Station
- Lee Valley Riding CentreLee Valley Riding Centre
- Lee Valley Ice CentreLee Valley Ice Centre
- Chatsworth RoadChatsworth Rd Lea Bridge Rd
- Wattisfield RoadWattisfield Road
- Lea Bridge RoundaboutLea Bridge Road
- Clapton PondLea Bridge Roundabout E L M
- Cricketfield RoadCricketfield Road
- Pembury Road Downs Park RoadPembury Road Downs Park Road
- Hackney Downs StationHackney Downs
- Cecilia Road / Greenacre CourtCecilia Road Greenacre Court
- Graham RoadGraham Road
- Dalston Junction StationDalston Junction Station
- Balls Pond Road / Burder RoadBalls Pond Road Burder Road
- Southgate RoadSouthgate Road Balls Pond Rd
- Essex Road / Newington Green RoadEssex Road Newington Green Rd
- Essex Road / Marquess RoadEssex Road Marquess Road
- Northchurch RoadNorthchurch Road Essex Road
- Essex Road StationEssex Road
- Cross StreetCross Street
- Packington StreetPackington Street
- Islington GreenIslington Green
- Angel StationAngel
- Angel Islington / City RoadIslington / Angel
- Hall StreetEarlstoke Estate
- City UniversitySpencer Street Goswell Road
- Percival StreetLever Street
- Pear Tree StreetPercival Street Goswell Road
- Clerkenwell RoadClerkenwell RdGreat Sutton St
- Baltic Street WestBaltic Street
- Barbican StationBarbican
- Museum of LondonLondon Wall / Museum Of London
- St Paul's StationSt Paul's
- St Bartholomew's HospitalSt.Bartholomews Hospital
- St Bartholomew's Hospital
- King Edward Street
- Little Britain
- Museum of London
- Barbican Station
- Clerkenwell Road / Old Street
- Goswell Road / Great Sutton Street
- Percival Street
- City University
- Angel Islington
- Angel Station
- Islington Green
- Packington Street
- Cross Street
- Essex Road Station
- Northchurch Road
- Ockendon Road
- Mildmay Park / Southgate Road
- Culford Road
- Kingsland High Street
- Dalston Lane / Dalston Junction Station
- Graham Road
- Cecilia Road / Greenacre Court
- Hackney Downs Station
- Pembury Road Downs Park Road
- Clapton Pond
- Lea Bridge Roundabout
- Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road
- Chatsworth Road
- Lee Valley Ice Centre
- Lee Valley Riding Centre
- Lea Bridge Station
- Emmanuel Parish Church
- Markhouse Road
- Rochdale Road
- Shortlands Road
- High Road Leyton / Bakers Arms
- Lea Bridge Road / Bakers Arms
- Leyton Green Road
- Shernhall Street
- Peterborough Road Lea Bridge Road
- Whipps Cross / Wood Street
- Whipps Cross Bus Stand
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 56. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 56 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 56 stop here?'
Where does bus #56 run?
This route serves the London (UK) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
How often does it run?
Average interval is 8. This can shift with traffic, weather, and road conditions. For accurate wait times, check real-time tracking or the stop display if there is one.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Stagecoach London. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'London Buses' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #dc241f. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
London Buses route 56 - St Bartholomew's HospitalLondon Buses route 56 → St Bartholomew's Hospital
Reference
56
Origin
Whipps Cross Bus Stand
Destination
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Interval
8
Route network
London Buses
Operator
Stagecoach London
Color
#dc241f
London Buses route 56 - Whipps Cross
Reference
56
Origin
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Destination
Whipps Cross Bus Stand
Interval
8
Route network
London Buses
Operator
Stagecoach London
Color
#dc241f
Quick overview
Explore the bus 56 route in London (UK). 2 directions, 88 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
