London Bus 256 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
This is the full timetable for the number 256 bus in London, which runs between Miramar Way and Wincanton Road. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 256 runs from each of the 39 stops in each direction. Times below are for buses towards Wincanton Road (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 256. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 256 instead.
Tap any stop to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour, plus a link to its live arrivals.
Full 256 timetable from Miramar Way (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 256 bus departure from Miramar Way towards Wincanton Road, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 256 timetable from Wincanton Road (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 256 bus departure from Wincanton Road towards St George's Park, Mon-Fri. 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 256 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 256 bus?
The first 256 bus leaves Miramar Way at 05:35 towards Wincanton Road (Mon-Fri). From Wincanton Road the first bus is at 05:10. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 256 bus?
The last 256 bus leaves Miramar Way at 00:05 towards Wincanton Road (Mon-Fri). From Wincanton Road the last bus is at 23:40. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 256 bus run?
During the day the 256 typically runs about every 10 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.
Does the 256 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the 256 runs from 06:45 until 00:05 from Miramar Way. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.