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242

Potters Bar – Waltham Cross

via Cuffley, Cheshunt

Metroline First 06:42 Last 18:12Monday to Saturday

Route 242 runs between Potters Bar and Waltham Cross via Cuffley, Cheshunt. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Bus StationTowards Brookfield Centre
Aldermere Avenue24216:38and more24217:29and more
The Mead24216:45and moreNo more today
Elgin Road24216:5217:52and more24217:21and more
Bus Station24216:0017:0518:05and more24217:10and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Dame Alice Owen's School

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Bus Station · Waltham Cross14:35
  2. 2The Vine PH · Waltham Cross14:37
  3. 3Theobalds Grove Railway Station · Theobalds Grove14:38
  4. 4The Roman Urn PH · Theobalds Grove14:40
  5. 5Old Pond · Cheshunt14:43
  6. 6Elgin Road · Cheshunt14:44
  7. 7Bishops' College · Cheshunt14:46
  8. 8Dewhurst Road · Cheshunt14:48

Frequently asked questions about the 242

What time is the first and last 242 bus?
The first 242 of the day departs at 06:42 and the last one departs at 18:12. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
Does the 242 bus run at weekends?
The 242 runs on Saturdays but not on Sundays. Its published service days are: Monday to Saturday.
How long does the 242 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the 242 takes about 48 minutes between Potters Bar and Waltham Cross, running via Cuffley and Cheshunt. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the 242 bus?
The 242 is operated by Metroline. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.

Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.