🚌 Direct Bus Corridor
St Botolph Street (Stop B) → Tower Hill / The Tower of London
4 Direct Bus Routes · Departs every 6–12 mins · Approx. 9 mins
Distance
2.1 km
Duration
~9 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 (4 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
3. Minories (Stop H)
Minories (Stop H)
+2.8 km
4. Tower Hill / The Tower of London
Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station (Stop TE)
+3.5 km
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the fastest direct bus from St Botolph Street (Stop B) to Tower Hill / The Tower of London?
The primary direct service is Route 42, which connects the two points in approximately 9 minutes across 4 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.