London Bus 214

Bus 214 in London links Highgate School / Hampstead Lane and Finsbury Square. The route is 0.0 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 52 minutes. On a weekday it runs 144 trips in one direction, and 116 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 214

Outbound: Highgate School / Hampstead Lane → Finsbury Square

This direction has 35 stops. The route passes St Michael’s Church, Fortess Road, Pratt Street, Penton Street. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Finsbury Square → Highgate School / Hampstead Lane

This direction has 32 stops. The route passes City Road / Leonard Street, Penton Street / Chapel Market, Camden High Street, Greenwood Centre. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 144 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 116 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 5–9 minutes, most often every 8; midday every 6–8 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 7–10; on weekends every 10–15 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 214 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Highgate School / Hampstead Lane the first is at 00:25 and the last at 23:55. From Finsbury Square they are 00:00 and 23:49.

How long does the trip from Highgate School / Hampstead Lane to Finsbury Square take?

About 52 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

35 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 214 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 116 trips in one direction, running from Highgate School / Hampstead Lane between 00:07 and 23:55.

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).