🚌 Direct Bus Corridor
St Botolph Street (Stop B) → Aldgate Station
4 Direct Bus Routes · Departs every 6–12 mins · Approx. 4 mins
Distance
0.7 km
Duration
~4 min
Direct Lines
4 Routes
Available Direct Bus Routes (4)
42
Primrose Street (Stop J) → East Dulwich
First: 05:30 · Last: 23:59 · Every 6 mins
N551
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) → Gallions Reach
First: 23:30 · Last: 05:00 · Every 6 mins
78
Shoreditch High Street Station (Stop N) → Nunhead
First: 05:30 · Last: 23:59 · Every 6 mins
100
St. Bartholomews Hospital (Stop HQ) → Shadwell
First: 05:30 · Last: 23:59 · Every 6 mins
Stops Along This Corridor (2 Stops)
Monotonic Boarding Sequence
1. St Botolph Street (Stop B)
St Botolph Street (Stop B)
+1.4 km
2. Aldgate Station
Aldgate (Stop R)
+2.0999999999999996 km
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the fastest direct bus from St Botolph Street (Stop B) to Aldgate Station?
The primary direct service is Route 42, which connects the two points in approximately 4 minutes across 2 stops.
What time does the first and last bus depart?
The earliest bus leaves at 05:30, and the final trip departs at 23:59, operating with a high frequency of every 6 minutes during peak rush hours.
What ticketing options are available?
Tickets are issued onboard by conductors, via contactless transit smartcards, or through official municipal transit digital QR passes.