First 491 Bus: Start of Service
The first 491 of the day from every stop on the route
Up early for a flight or an early shift? The first 491 bus of the day leaves Waltham Cross Bus Station at 06:10 towards North Middlesex Hospital (Mon-Fri). The tables below show the scheduled first 491 departure from every stop, in each direction, for each day of the week. Stop names link to the full 491 timetable with every departure of the day.
To North Middlesex Hospital
To Waltham Cross Bus Station
Times are TfL's scheduled first departures from each stop in the given direction; the final stop's time is an arrival. Columns cover the days shown in their heading, and the highlighted column is today. On busy mornings buses can run a few minutes later than scheduled, so allow a small buffer if the first bus matters for a connection.
First 491 bus FAQs
What time is the first 491 bus?
The first 491 bus leaves Waltham Cross Bus Station at 06:10 towards North Middlesex Hospital (Mon-Fri). From North Middlesex Hospital the first bus is at 06:05. Use the tables above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the first 491 bus on a Sunday?
On Sundays the first 491 bus leaves Waltham Cross Bus Station at 07:10. Sunday service usually starts later than on weekdays, so check the Sun column above for your stop.
Where does the first 491 bus start from?
The 491 starts from Waltham Cross Bus Station and runs to North Middlesex Hospital, and in the other direction from North Middlesex Hospital. Buses reach stops along the route a few minutes after leaving the start, and the tables above show the scheduled first departure at every stop.
Planning the other end of the day?
See every 491 departure and the last bus from your stop, or check live arrivals while you wait.
Full 491 timetable → Live 491 arrivals →