London Bus 396 Timetable

First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop

Route: King George Hospital ↔ Roden Street
Timetable last updated: 24 August 2026

This is the full timetable for the number 396 bus in London, which runs between King George Hospital and Roden Street. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 396 runs from each of the 19 stops in each direction. Times below are for buses towards Roden Street (Mon-Fri). Use the toggles 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 396. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 396 instead.

Tap any stop to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour, plus a link to its live arrivals.

Stop First Last Every
King George HospitalAA
05:45
00:05
20 min
Chadwell Heath LaneB
05:46
00:06
20 min
Barley LaneC
05:46
00:06
20 min
Bawdsey Avenue
05:48
00:08
20 min
Grenfell Gardens
05:49
00:09
20 min
Aldborough Road SouthNU
05:51
00:11
20 min
Newbury Park StationNB
05:53
00:13
20 min
Ley StreetNK
05:54
00:14
20 min
Milton CrescentER
05:56
00:16
20 min
South View CrescentES
05:57
00:17
20 min
Gants Hill StationET
05:58
00:18
20 min
Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook RoadCH
06:00
00:20
20 min
Mornington AvenueCJ
06:01
00:21
20 min
Bethell AvenueVA
06:03
00:23
20 min
Valentines ParkVB
06:04
00:24
20 min
Northbrook RoadVC
06:06
00:26
20 min
Coventry RoadVJ
06:07
00:27
20 min
Ilford StationK
06:08
00:28
20 min
Roden StreetC
06:09
00:29
20 min
Full 396 timetable from King George Hospital (Mon-Fri)

Every scheduled 396 bus departure from King George Hospital towards Roden Street, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.

All buses run to Roden Street.
0545
061543
0702203958
081839
09012343
10032343
11032343
12032343
13032343
1402224159
15173858
16183858
171840
18012143
19042444
200434
210434
220535
230535
0005
Full 396 timetable from Roden Street (Mon-Fri)

Every scheduled 396 bus departure from Roden Street towards King George Hospital, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.

All buses run to King George Hospital.
052050
062040
0700193756
08163657
09193959
10193959
11193959
12193959
13193959
14193856
15163656
16163656
17163657
18173858
19193959
2029
210030
220030
230030
0000

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 396 timetable FAQs

What time is the first 396 bus?

The first 396 bus leaves King George Hospital at 05:45 towards Roden Street (Mon-Fri). From Roden Street the first bus is at 05:20. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.

What time is the last 396 bus?

The last 396 bus leaves King George Hospital at 00:05 towards Roden Street (Mon-Fri). From Roden Street the last bus is at 00:00. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.

How often does the 396 bus run?

During the day the 396 typically runs about every 20 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.

Does the 396 bus run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays the 396 runs from 05:45 until 00:05 from King George Hospital. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.