Bus 189 in London links Brent Cross Shopping Centre and Marble Arch. The route is 0.0 km long with 36 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 58 minutes. On a weekday it runs 118 trips in one direction, and 100 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 189 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Brent Cross Shopping Centre → Marble Arch |
| End → start | Marble Arch → Brent Cross Shopping Centre |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 36 / 36 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 58 minutes |
| Trips per day | 118 on weekdays, 100 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 7–10 · midday 10 · weekend 4–15 |
| First / last trip from «Brent Cross Shopping Centre» | 00:15 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Marble Arch» | 00:03 / 23:51 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 189
Outbound: Brent Cross Shopping Centre → Marble Arch
This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Mapledown School, Cricklewood Broadway, Buckley Road, Hall Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brent Cross Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Mapledown School | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Claremont Way | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Brent Cross West Station / Arbour Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Clitterhouse Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Clitterhouse Road South | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Pennine Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Somerton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Cricklewood | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Cricklewood Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Cricklewood Broadway / The Crown Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Skardu Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Minster Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Mill Lane Kilburn | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | St. Cuthbert’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Kilburn Station | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Brondesbury Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Buckley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Kingsgate Place | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Quex Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Priory Road South Hampstead | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Belsize Road South Hampstead | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Boundary Road South Hampstead | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Carlton Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Marlborough Place | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Hall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | St John’s Wood Road / Lord’s Cricket Grd | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Frampton Street | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Church Street Market Lisson Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Rossmore Road / Lisson Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Park Road / London Business School | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Baker Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Dorset Street | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Portman Square | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Orchard Street / Selfridges | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Marble Arch | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Marble Arch → Brent Cross Shopping Centre
This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Orchard Street / Selfridges, Frampton Street, Quex Road, Cricklewood Broadway / The Crown Hotel. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marble Arch | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Orchard Street / Selfridges | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Portman Square | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | York Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Baker Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Rudolf Steiner House | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Rossmore Road / London Business School | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Rossmore Road / Lisson Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Church Street Market Lisson Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Frampton Street | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | St John’s Wood Road / Lord’s Cricket Grd | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Hall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Abbey Road Studios / Grove End Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Marlborough Place | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Boundary Road South Hampstead | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Belsize Road South Hampstead | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Priory Road South Hampstead | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Quex Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Priory Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Buckley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Brondesbury Station | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Kilburn Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | St. Cuthbert’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Mill Lane Kilburn | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Skardu Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Cricklewood Broadway / The Crown Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Cricklewood Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Cricklewood | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Somerton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Caney Mews | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Clitterhouse Road South | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Clitterhouse Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Brent Cross West Station / Arbour Street | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Claremont Way | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Mapledown School | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Brent Cross Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 118 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 100 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Brent Cross Shopping Centre» | 00:15 — 23:45 | 00:15 — 23:45 |
| From «Marble Arch» | 00:03 — 23:51 | 00:03 — 23:51 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 7–10 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 9–11; on weekends every 4–15 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 189 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Brent Cross Shopping Centre the first is at 00:15 and the last at 23:45. From Marble Arch they are 00:03 and 23:51.
How long does the trip from Brent Cross Shopping Centre to Marble Arch take?
About 58 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
36 outbound and 36 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 189 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 100 trips in one direction, running from Brent Cross Shopping Centre between 00:15 and 23:45.
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).