London Bus 12

Bus 12 in London links Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St and Eynella Road / Dulwich Library. The route is 0.0 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 72 minutes. On a weekday it runs 100 trips in one direction, and 109 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 12

Outbound: Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St → Eynella Road / Dulwich Library

This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Conduit Street / Hamleys Toy Store, Lower Marsh, Camberwell Road / Albany Road, Peckham Library. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Eynella Road / Dulwich Library → Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St

This direction has 39 stops. The route passes Goodrich Road, Hanover Park, Bowyer Place, Lambeth North. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 100 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 109 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–14 minutes, most often every 13; midday every 10–14 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 13–15; on weekends every 11–13 minutes.

Fare and payment

A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.

A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ride on bus 12 cost?

1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St the first is at 00:01 and the last at 23:49. From Eynella Road / Dulwich Library they are 00:10 and 23:58.

How long does the trip from Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St to Eynella Road / Dulwich Library take?

About 72 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

37 outbound and 39 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 12 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 109 trips in one direction, running from Oxford Circus Stn /Margaret St between 00:01 and 23:49.

Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.

Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).