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London Buses route 56 - St Bartholomew's Hospital
London Buses route 56 → St Bartholomew's Hospital
  1. Whipps Cross Bus Stand
    Whipps Cross Bus Stand
  2. Peterborough Road Lea Bridge Road
    Peterborough Rd Chestnut Tree
  3. Essex Road
    Essex Road Lea Bridge Road
  4. Fraser Road
    Fraser Road Lea Bridge Road
  5. Lea Bridge Road / Bakers Arms
    Bakers Arms Lea Bridge Road
  6. High Road Leyton / Bakers Arms
    High Road Leyton Bakers Arms
  7. Shortlands Road
    Shortlands Road
  8. Manor Road
    Manor Road Lea Bridge Road
  9. Markhouse Road
    Lea Bridge Rd Markhouse Road
  10. Emmanuel Parish Church
    Emmanuel Parish Church
  11. Perth Road
    Perth Road Lea Bridge Road
  12. Lea Bridge Station
    Lea Bridge Station
  13. Lee Valley Riding Centre
    Lee Valley Riding Centre
  14. Lee Valley Ice Centre
    Lee Valley Ice Centre
  15. Chatsworth Road
    Chatsworth Rd Lea Bridge Rd
  16. Wattisfield Road
    Wattisfield Road
  17. Lea Bridge Roundabout
    Lea Bridge Road
  18. Clapton Pond
    Lea Bridge Roundabout E L M
  19. Cricketfield Road
    Cricketfield Road
  20. Pembury Road Downs Park Road
    Pembury Road Downs Park Road
  21. Hackney Downs Station
    Hackney Downs
  22. Cecilia Road / Greenacre Court
    Cecilia Road Greenacre Court
  23. Graham Road
    Graham Road
  24. Dalston Junction Station
    Dalston Junction Station
  25. Balls Pond Road / Burder Road
    Balls Pond Road Burder Road
  26. Southgate Road
    Southgate Road Balls Pond Rd
  27. Essex Road / Newington Green Road
    Essex Road Newington Green Rd
  28. Essex Road / Marquess Road
    Essex Road Marquess Road
  29. Northchurch Road
    Northchurch Road Essex Road
  30. Essex Road Station
    Essex Road
  31. Cross Street
    Cross Street
  32. Packington Street
    Packington Street
  33. Islington Green
    Islington Green
  34. Angel Station
    Angel
  35. Angel Islington / City Road
    Islington / Angel
  36. Hall Street
    Earlstoke Estate
  37. City University
    Spencer Street Goswell Road
  38. Percival Street
    Lever Street
  39. Pear Tree Street
    Percival Street Goswell Road
  40. Clerkenwell Road
    Clerkenwell RdGreat Sutton St
  41. Baltic Street West
    Baltic Street
  42. Barbican Station
    Barbican
  43. Museum of London
    London Wall / Museum Of London
  44. St Paul's Station
    St Paul's
  45. St Bartholomew's Hospital
    St.Bartholomews Hospital
London Buses route 56 - Whipps Cross
  1. St Bartholomew's Hospital
  2. King Edward Street
  3. Little Britain
  4. Museum of London
  5. Barbican Station
  6. Clerkenwell Road / Old Street
  7. Goswell Road / Great Sutton Street
  8. Percival Street
  9. City University
  10. Angel Islington
  11. Angel Station
  12. Islington Green
  13. Packington Street
  14. Cross Street
  15. Essex Road Station
  16. Northchurch Road
  17. Ockendon Road
  18. Mildmay Park / Southgate Road
  19. Culford Road
  20. Kingsland High Street
  21. Dalston Lane / Dalston Junction Station
  22. Graham Road
  23. Cecilia Road / Greenacre Court
  24. Hackney Downs Station
  25. Pembury Road Downs Park Road
  26. Clapton Pond
  27. Lea Bridge Roundabout
  28. Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road
  29. Chatsworth Road
  30. Lee Valley Ice Centre
  31. Lee Valley Riding Centre
  32. Lea Bridge Station
  33. Emmanuel Parish Church
  34. Markhouse Road
  35. Rochdale Road
  36. Shortlands Road
  37. High Road Leyton / Bakers Arms
  38. Lea Bridge Road / Bakers Arms
  39. Leyton Green Road
  40. Shernhall Street
  41. Peterborough Road Lea Bridge Road
  42. Whipps Cross / Wood Street
  43. Whipps Cross Bus Stand
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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.