London Bus Line 488: Live Tracking, Route & Stops

Live vehicle countdown, interactive route sequence, and arrival tracker for Line 488.

🚍 London Bus Line 488: Route, Terminals & Stops Guide

Hancock Road ⇄ Forest Road (37 stops)

Official Transit Route

🚏 Complete Route Stops List (In Order of Travel)

  1. Hancock Road (Stop V)
  2. Bromley By Bow Station (Stop BA)
  3. Bromley By Bow Station (Stop BE)
  4. Grace Street (Stop U)
  5. Bow Interchange (Stop T)
  6. Bow Church (Stop J)
  7. Bow Bus Garage (Stop C)
  8. Tredegar Road (Stop P)
  9. Roman Road Market (Stop OA)
  10. Old Ford Road (Stop OB)
  11. Waterside Close (Stop OD)
  12. Wick Lane (Stop OE)
  13. Wansbeck Road (Stop OF)
  14. Hackney Wick Station (Stop H)
  15. Hackney Wick / Trowbridge Road (Stop J)
  16. Kenworthy Road / Wick Road (Stop SY)
  17. Ickburgh School (Stop ->N)
  18. Glyn Road (Stop M)
  19. Brooksby's Walk / Homerton Station (Stop HB)
  20. Homerton Hospital (Stop F)
  21. Banister House (Stop A)
  22. The City Academy (Stop O)
  23. Jack Dunning Estate (Stop W)
  24. Glenarm Road (Stop Z)
  25. Clapton Girls' Academy (Stop L)
  26. Clapton Pond (Stop H)
  27. Lea Bridge Roundabout (Stop M)
  28. Muir Road (Stop ->W)
  29. Ottaway Street (Stop ->S)
  30. Downs Road / Rectory Road (Stop ->W)
  31. Shacklewell Lane / Amhurst Road (Stop U)
  32. The Petchey Academy (Stop ->W)
  33. Shacklewell Lane / Kingsland High Street (Stop W)
  34. Rio Cinema (Stop T)
  35. Dalston Kingsland Station (Stop R)
  36. Dalston Junction Station (Stop M)
  37. Forest Road (Stop D)

ℹ️ Route Information & Traveling on Bus Line 488

Bus Line 488 is a vital urban transit artery operating within London's public transportation network under Transport for London (TfL). Providing reliable, frequent service connecting Hancock Road and Forest Road, Line 488 serves 37 designated stops along its official route. Whether you are commuting to central commercial districts, visiting key cultural landmarks, or transferring to local rail and metro interchanges, Line 488 offers an accessible and sustainable travel choice across London.

💳 Fares, Ticketing & Boarding Rules

Ticketing & Fares for London Buses: TfL buses in London are entirely cashless. Passengers pay using contactless bank cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or an Oyster card. The standard adult bus fare is £1.75, which includes the TfL Hopper Fare offering unlimited bus journeys within one hour of first tapping in. Boarding & Etiquette: Board through the front doors of the double-decker or single-decker bus and touch your contactless card or Oyster card onto the yellow card reader. You do not need to touch out when exiting. All public buses operating on Line 488 are fully accessible with priority seating for elderly passengers, pregnant travelers, and riders with reduced mobility. Live countdown arrivals and vehicle GPS tracking on LiveBus.city are updated dynamically via official Transport for London (TfL) open data feeds.