London Bus 218

Bus 218 in London links Hammersmith Bus Station and North Acton Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 32 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 43 minutes. On a weekday it runs 90 trips in one direction, and 87 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 218

Outbound: Hammersmith Bus Station → North Acton Station

This direction has 32 stops. The route passes Livat Hammersmith Shopping Centre, Uxbridge Road, Acton Old Town Hall, Norman Way. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: North Acton Station → Hammersmith Bus Station

This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Wales Farm Road, Norman Way, Acton Central Station, Askew Road Library /Gayford Rd. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 90 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 87 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12 minutes; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 12–15 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 218 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Hammersmith Bus Station the first is at 05:45 and the last at 23:45. From North Acton Station they are 00:10 and 23:58.

How long does the trip from Hammersmith Bus Station to North Acton Station take?

About 43 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus 218 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 87 trips in one direction, running from Hammersmith Bus Station between 05:45 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).