London Bus 279 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
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This is the full timetable for the number 279 bus in London, which runs between Waltham Cross Bus Station and Rookwood Road. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 279 runs from each of the 44 stops in each direction. Use the controls above to switch direction or day, and tap any stop for its full hour by hour departure list.
This page shows TfL's scheduled times for the 279. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 279 instead.
Full 279 timetable from Waltham Cross Bus Station (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled 279 bus departure from Waltham Cross Bus Station towards Rookwood Road, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 279 timetable from Rookwood Road (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled 279 bus departure from Rookwood Road towards Waltham Cross Bus Station, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
First and Last are the earliest and latest scheduled departures from each stop in the chosen direction. Every is the typical daytime interval between buses from 07:00 to 19:00; buses may be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early and late. Times at the final stop are arrivals. Times at stops along the route are TfL's scheduled running times from the start of the route, so on busy days buses can run a few minutes later. Tap a stop row for its full list of departures. All times come from Transport for London's timetable data.
Source: TfL Timetable API
Bus 279 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 279 bus?
The first 279 bus leaves Waltham Cross Bus Station at 03:55 towards Rookwood Road (Mon-Thu). From Rookwood Road the first bus is at 04:35. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 279 bus?
The last 279 bus leaves Waltham Cross Bus Station at 23:50 towards Rookwood Road (Mon-Thu). From Rookwood Road the last bus is at 00:45. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 279 bus run?
During the day the 279 typically runs about every 6 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.
Does the 279 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the 279 runs from 03:55 until 23:50 from Waltham Cross Bus Station. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.
Does the 279 bus run at night?
The 279 itself stops after the last bus at 23:50, but night bus N279 covers the route through the night. See the N279 route page for its stops and live times.
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