London Bus Line 496: Live Tracking, Route & Stops

Live vehicle countdown, interactive route sequence, and arrival tracker for Line 496.

🚍 London Bus Line 496: Route, Terminals & Stops Guide

Harold Wood Station ⇄ Queen's Hospital (41 stops)

Official Transit Route

🚏 Complete Route Stops List (In Order of Travel)

  1. Harold Wood Station (Stop C)
  2. Harold Wood Library (Stop E)
  3. Firham Park Avenue (Stop CS)
  4. David Drive (Stop CR)
  5. Halidon Rise (Stop CP)
  6. Colchester Road (Stop HT)
  7. Fairford Way (Stop PA)
  8. Dagnam Park Square (Stop DJ)
  9. Sheffield Drive (Stop DK)
  10. Settle Road (Stop DL)
  11. Wickford Drive (Stop LN)
  12. Redruth Road (Stop LP)
  13. Petersfield Avenue (Stop LR)
  14. St Neot's Road (Stop PC)
  15. The Petersfield Centre (Stop PD)
  16. Paines Brook Way (Stop PE)
  17. Gooshays Drive (Stop PF)
  18. Dewsbury Road (Stop FZ)
  19. Dulverton Road (Stop FG)
  20. Faringdon Avenue / Chatteris Avenue (Stop ->W)
  21. Faringdon Avenue / Ashton Road (Stop ->W)
  22. Neave Crescent (Stop GH)
  23. Masefield Crescent (Stop GF)
  24. Gallows Corner (Stop GE)
  25. Upper Brentwood Road (Stop GQ)
  26. Western Avenue (Stop PH)
  27. Belgrave Avenue (Stop PJ)
  28. Royal Liberty School (Stop PK)
  29. Gidea Park Station (Stop PA)
  30. The Drill Roundabout (Stop AP)
  31. Witham Road (Stop AQ)
  32. Fairholme Avenue (Stop AR)
  33. Manor Road (Stop ->W)
  34. Albert Road (Stop VE)
  35. Romford Station (Stop V)
  36. Romford Town Centre (Stop PP)
  37. Romford Market (Stop L)
  38. North Street (Stop D)
  39. Mawney Road (Stop B)
  40. The Brewery (Stop S)
  41. Queen's Hospital (Stop HJ)

ℹ️ Route Information & Traveling on Bus Line 496

Bus Line 496 is a vital urban transit artery operating within London's public transportation network under Transport for London (TfL). Providing reliable, frequent service connecting Harold Wood Station and Queen's Hospital, Line 496 serves 41 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 496 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 496 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.