London Bus 396: Live Route & Stops

Live vehicle countdown, interactive route sequence, and arrival tracker for Line 396.

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🚍 London Bus Line 396 Stops & Route Guide

King George Hospital ⇄ Roden Street (19 stops)

Official Route

King George Hospital (Stop AA)
Chadwell Heath Lane (Stop B)
Barley Lane / King George Hospital (Stop C)
Bawdsey Avenue (Stop ->W)
Grenfell Gardens (Stop ->W)
Aldborough Road South (Stop NU)
Newbury Park Station (Stop NB)
Ley Street (Stop NK)
Milton Crescent (Stop ER)
South View Crescent (Stop ES)
Gants Hill Station (Stop ET)
Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road (Stop CH)
Mornington Avenue (Stop CJ)
Bethell Avenue (Stop VA)
Valentines Park (Stop VB)
Northbrook Road (Stop VC)
Coventry Road (Stop VJ)
Ilford Station (Stop K)
Roden Street (Stop C)

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