Free campus bus

Bus timetable for shuttle service between Docklands, Stratford and USS campuses

Service dates: September to December 2025
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm (during teaching weeks only)
No service: during summer break (July-August), or on bank holidays

Bus Routes

Key: = Wheelchair accessible bus

Route 1

Docklands to Stratford to USS

Journeys will be operated by a Double Decker Bus, or a Single Decker Bus when the Double Decker is not available. Both are accessible vehicles.

Bus departure times by campus location
Campus	Departure time
Docklands	08:00 Accessible bus service available	09:00 Accessible bus service available	10:00 Accessible bus service available	12:00 Accessible bus service available	13:00 Accessible bus service available	14:30 Accessible bus service available	15:45 Accessible bus service available	17:30 Accessible bus service available	18:30 Accessible bus service available
Stratford	08:30 Accessible bus service available	09:30 Accessible bus service available	10:30 Accessible bus service available	12:30 Accessible bus service available	13:30 Accessible bus service available	15:00 Accessible bus service available	16:15 Accessible bus service available	18:00 Accessible bus service available	19:00 Accessible bus service available
USS	08:33 Accessible bus service available	09:33 Accessible bus service available	10:33 Accessible bus service available	12:33 Accessible bus service available	13:33 Accessible bus service available	15:03 Accessible bus service available	16:18 Accessible bus service available	18:03 Accessible bus service available	19:03 Accessible bus service available

Bus departure times by campus location
Campus	Departure time
Docklands	08:00 Accessible bus service available	09:00 Accessible bus service available	10:00 Accessible bus service available	12:00 Accessible bus service available	13:00 Accessible bus service available	14:30 Accessible bus service available
Docklands	15:45 Accessible bus service available	17:30 Accessible bus service available	18:30 Accessible bus service available
Stratford	08:30 Accessible bus service available	09:30 Accessible bus service available	10:30 Accessible bus service available	12:30 Accessible bus service available	13:30 Accessible bus service available	15:00 Accessible bus service available
Stratford	16:15 Accessible bus service available	18:00 Accessible bus service available	19:00 Accessible bus service available
USS	08:33 Accessible bus service available	09:33 Accessible bus service available	10:33 Accessible bus service available	12:33 Accessible bus service available	13:33 Accessible bus service available	15:03 Accessible bus service available
USS	16:18 Accessible bus service available	18:03 Accessible bus service available	19:03 Accessible bus service available

Bus departure times by campus location
Campus	Departure time
Docklands	08:00 Accessible bus service available	09:00 Accessible bus service available	10:00 Accessible bus service available
	12:00 Accessible bus service available	13:00 Accessible bus service available	14:30 Accessible bus service available
	15:45 Accessible bus service available	17:30 Accessible bus service available	18:30 Accessible bus service available
Stratford	08:30 Accessible bus service available	09:30 Accessible bus service available	10:30 Accessible bus service available
	12:30 Accessible bus service available	13:30 Accessible bus service available	15:00 Accessible bus service available
	16:15 Accessible bus service available	18:00 Accessible bus service available	19:00 Accessible bus service available
USS	08:33 Accessible bus service available	09:33 Accessible bus service available	10:33 Accessible bus service available
	12:33 Accessible bus service available	13:33 Accessible bus service available	15:03 Accessible bus service available
	16:18 Accessible bus service available	18:03 Accessible bus service available	19:03 Accessible bus service available

Route 2

USS to Docklands

Journeys will be operated by a Double Decker Bus, or a Single Decker Bus when the Double Decker is not available. Both are accessible vehicles. Buses from USS do not stop at Stratford.

Bus departure times by campus location
Campus	Departure time
USS	08:33 Accessible bus service available	09:33 Accessible bus service available	10:33 Accessible bus service available	12:33 Accessible bus service available	13:33 Accessible bus service available	15:03 Accessible bus service available	16:18 Accessible bus service available	17:30 Accessible bus service available	18:03 Accessible bus service available
Docklands	09:00 Accessible bus service available	10:00 Accessible bus service available	12:00 Accessible bus service available	13:00 Accessible bus service available	14:30 Accessible bus service available	15:45 Accessible bus service available	17:30 Accessible bus service available	17:30 Accessible bus service available	18:30 Accessible bus service available

Bus departure times by campus location
Campus	Departure time
USS	08:33 Accessible bus service available	09:33 Accessible bus service available	10:33 Accessible bus service available	12:33 Accessible bus service available	13:33 Accessible bus service available	15:03 Accessible bus service available
USS	16:18 Accessible bus service available	17:30 Accessible bus service available	18:03 Accessible bus service available
Docklands	09:00 Accessible bus service available	10:00 Accessible bus service available	12:00 Accessible bus service available	13:00 Accessible bus service available	14:30 Accessible bus service available	15:45 Accessible bus service available
Docklands	17:30 Accessible bus service available	17:30 Accessible bus service available	18:30 Accessible bus service available

Bus departure times by campus location
Campus	Departure time
USS	08:33 Accessible bus service available	09:33 Accessible bus service available	10:33 Accessible bus service available
	12:33 Accessible bus service available	13:33 Accessible bus service available	15:03 Accessible bus service available
	16:18 Accessible bus service available	17:30 Accessible bus service available	18:03 Accessible bus service available
Docklands	09:00 Accessible bus service available	10:00 Accessible bus service available	12:00 Accessible bus service available
	13:00 Accessible bus service available	14:30 Accessible bus service available	15:45 Accessible bus service available
	17:30 Accessible bus service available	17:30 Accessible bus service available	18:30 Accessible bus service available

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Bus stops

The bus does a round route. From Docklands to Stratford to USS. Then from USS on to Docklands.

Docklands - next to the Outdoor Gym (adjacent to Jamilah House)
Stratford - outside Sarah Bonnell School
USS - Stratford Library Bus Stop on Main Road

Before you travel

The timetable is subject to change. Check for updates on this page before travelling.

Vehicle types

The vehicle types (Double Decker Bus/Single Decker Bus or Coach) are the vehicles that are usually allocated to those journeys. Vehicle types may change due to traffic delays. Double Decker Bus/Single Decker Bus are accessible vehicles. Coaches are not accessible vehicles.

Who can use the free bus

The UEL bus service is available to UEL students, staff, and contractors with a valid UEL ID card.

Please remember to bring and show your UEL ID card when boarding. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to travel without it.

The service is free and operates on a first come, first served basis. Seats cannot be reserved in advance, and during busy times the bus may reach full capacity and leave early once all seats are taken. This may happen at any stop on route from Docklands to Stratford to USS. To avoid missing your journey, we recommend arriving at the stop ahead of time.

Help with travel costs

If you need support with travel expenses, our Student Support team may be able to help.

You might also be eligible for a Student Oyster photo card, which gives you discounted travel on public transport. To apply, you’ll need a confirmation letter from UEL. Our Student Support hub can provide this letter, and you can use it when applying through the TfL website.

Other travel options

DLR - Cyprus to Stratford International

A direct service runs on weekdays only between 10:00 – 16:00 and 19:30 – 23:30.
Outside these times, please change at Canning Town.
Check the TfL Journey Planner for up-to-date schedules.

Silvertown Tunnel - opened Monday, 7 April 2025

TfL Bus 129 runs between Gallions Reach (DLR) and Lewisham Shopping Centre.
TfL fares apply. Visit the TfL website for the full route map.

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