London Bus EL1 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
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This is the full timetable for the number EL1 bus in London, which runs between Ilford Station / Ilford Hill and Northgate Road. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the EL1 runs from each of the 27 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 EL1. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus EL1 instead.
Full EL1 timetable from Ilford Station / Ilford Hill (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled EL1 bus departure from Ilford Station / Ilford Hill towards Northgate Road, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full EL1 timetable from Northgate Road (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled EL1 bus departure from Northgate Road towards Ilford Station / Ilford Hill, 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 EL1 timetable FAQs
What time is the first EL1 bus?
The first EL1 bus leaves Ilford Station / Ilford Hill at 00:20 towards Northgate Road (Mon-Thu). From Northgate Road the first bus is at 00:05. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last EL1 bus?
The last EL1 bus leaves Ilford Station / Ilford Hill at 23:50 towards Northgate Road (Mon-Thu). From Northgate Road the last bus is at 23:55. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the EL1 bus run?
During the day the EL1 typically runs about every 5 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.
Does the EL1 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the EL1 runs from 00:20 until 23:50 from Ilford Station / Ilford Hill. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.
Does the EL1 bus run at night?
Yes. The EL1 is a 24-hour route, so buses keep running through the night, usually less often than during the day. Tap any stop above for its overnight times.
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