London Buses

Bus Information

The Central London bus guide will be sufficient for most travellers. This map is available from transport travel information centres at larger Tube stations or to download from Travel Maps.

Plan your bus route online with Transport for London's Journey Planner

Night Buses

Night bus services cover the period between the close of the Tube and the start of daytime bus services. In addition, many bus routes run for 24 hours. If you're not familiar with the routes, head to Trafalgar Square (the hub for night buses) or check one of the bus-stop information boards. Other than Friday and Saturday nights, services tend to be infrequent. Night buses stop on request only: you need to indicate your stop clearly to the driver when boarding or alighting.

Bus Fares

There is a flat fare throughout the bus network, £1 with pre-pay Oyster card or Bus Saver tickets (sold in books of six) and £2 if you are paying by cash. Travelcards are valid on buses.

Bus Passes

Bus passes are valid for the whole bus and tram network and are not divided into Zones.

• 1 Day - £3.50
• 7 Day - £14
• 1 month - £53.80
• 1 year - £560

Buy Before You Board/Ticket Machines

Most routes in Central London require that you buy tickets before you board. Ticket machines selling single fares and daily bus passes are located next to the main bus stops on these routes. You'll need the exact money as they do not give change. Many newsagents sell bus saver tickets and bus passes, and also have Oyster top-up facilities.

Concessions

All children under 16 plus 16-17 year olds living in London and in full-time education can travel free on buses. You will need a photocard (not required for children under 5).

Freedom Passes provide free travel for older and disabled London residents. Apply at the Transport for London website

Bus Tours

Bus tours provide a unique opportunity to appreciate the full architectural splendour of London's famous streets and monuments. Tour guides offer historical background and interesting facts, with commentaries available in several languages. 

Travelling with a Disability

Buses are an accessible way to travel around London. All of London's 8,000 buses are now low-floor, wheelchair accessible vehicles. The ramps on all buses must be in full working order at all times.

All buses are low-floor vehicles (excluding Heritage buses on routes 9 and 15), which means that they are lowered to street level when the bus stops and the doors open. This enables all customers, including people using wheelchairs, people with buggies, people with assistance dogs, and people with other mobility impairments to get on and off buses easily.

There is no limit on the number of assistance dogs the bus driver can allow on the bus, as long as there is space. London Buses welcome all assistance dogs, including guide dogs, hearing dogs, fetch and carry dogs, mental health companion dogs, and dogs that can sense when their owner is about to have an epileptic fit. All we ask is that your dog doesn't block the gangway. Read more about Bus Accessibility.