🚌 Direct Bus Corridor
Aldersgate Street (Stop BC) → Angel Station / Islington High St
1 Direct Bus Routes · Departs every 6–12 mins · Approx. 18 mins
Distance
4.9 km
Duration
~18 min
Direct Lines
1 Routes
Available Direct Bus Routes (1)
56
St. Bartholomews Hospital (Stop HQ) → Whipps Cross
First: 05:30 · Last: 23:59 · Every 6 mins
Stops Along This Corridor (8 Stops)
Monotonic Boarding Sequence
1. Aldersgate Street (Stop BC)
Aldersgate Street (Stop BC)
+2.0999999999999996 km
2. Barbican
Barbican (Stop BA)
+2.8 km
3. Clerkenwell Rd /St John Street
Clerkenwell Road / Old Street (Stop BQ)
+3.5 km
4. Clerkenwell Rd /St John Street
Goswell Road / Great Sutton St (Stop BT)
+4.199999999999999 km
5. Percival Street St. Luke's
Percival Street St. Luke's (Stop UQ)
+4.8999999999999995 km
6. City University
City University (Stop US)
+5.6 km
7. Angel Station / Islington High St
Angel Islington (Stop UT)
+6.3 km
8. Angel Station / Islington High St
Angel Station (Stop X)
+7 km
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the fastest direct bus from Aldersgate Street (Stop BC) to Angel Station / Islington High St?
The primary direct service is Route 56, which connects the two points in approximately 18 minutes across 8 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.