London Buses

Night Buses in London

London is a 24-hour city so buses run throughout the night. Night bus services cover the period between the close of the Tube and the start of daytime bus services. In addition, many London 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 any bus-stop information board. As you'd expect, services are less frequent during the night. Night buses stop on request only: so you'll need to indicate your stop clearly to the driver when boarding or alighting.

London Bus Fares

There is a flat fare throughout the bus network, £1 with a pre-pay Oyster card and £2 if you are paying by cash. Travelcards are valid on buses.

London Bus Passes

Bus passes are valid for the whole bus and tram network in London (unlike the Tube there are no fare Zones).

London Bus Pass Prices

Standard adult fares:

• 1 Day - £3.80
• 7 Day - £13.80
• 1 month - £53
• 1 year - £552

London Bus Fare 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 via the Transport for London website

London Bus Tours

London 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 on London's Buses

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. Read more about London bus Accessibility.