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SB1

Poplars – Bus Station

via Chells

Arriva Thameside First 05:30 Last 23:15Every day

Route SB1 runs between Poplars and Bus Station via Chells. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Bus StationTowards Woodcock Road
Woodcock RoadSB117:2317:4017:58and moreSB117:2017:3817:55and more
Sweyns MeadSB117:3117:4818:06and moreSB117:2917:4618:04and more
Warwick RoadSB117:2217:3917:56and moreSB117:2017:3717:55and more
Bus StationSB117:3417:5118:08and moreSB117:2517:4318:00and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Downlands

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Bus Station · Stevenage23:15
  2. 2ASDA · Stevenage23:16
  3. 3Rockingham Way · Stevenage23:17
  4. 4Shephall Way · Shephall23:21
  5. 5Marlborough Road · Chells23:22
  6. 6The Squirrel PH · Chells23:23
  7. 7Warwick Road · Chells23:24
  8. 8The Glebe Centre · Chells23:25

Frequently asked questions about the SB1

What time is the first and last SB1 bus?
The first SB1 of the day departs at 05:30 and the last one departs at 23:15. 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 SB1 bus run at weekends?
Yes. The SB1 runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
How long does the SB1 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the SB1 takes about 21 minutes between Poplars and Bus Station, running via Chells. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the SB1 bus?
The SB1 is operated by Arriva Thameside. 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.