London Bus 190

Bus 190 in London links George Street (TW9) and Empress State Building / West Brompton. The route is 0.0 km long with 34 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 48 minutes. On a weekday it runs 70 trips in one direction, and 52 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 190

Outbound: George Street (TW9) → Empress State Building / West Brompton

This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Richmond Station, Thames Bank, Goldhawk Road / Youngs Corner, Hammersmith Broadway. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Empress State Building / West Brompton → George Street (TW9)

This direction has 31 stops. The route passes North End Road West Kensington, Hammersmith Bus Station, Balfern Grove, Mortlake Cemetery. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 70 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 52 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 13–17 minutes, most often every 16; midday every 14–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 14–15; on weekends every 17–21 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 190 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From George Street (TW9) the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From Empress State Building / West Brompton they are 00:00 and 23:40.

How long does the trip from George Street (TW9) to Empress State Building / West Brompton take?

About 48 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

34 outbound and 31 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 190 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 52 trips in one direction, running from George Street (TW9) between 00:00 and 23:40.

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).