Bus 224 in London links Alperton Sainsbury’s and Mitchell Way. The route is 0.0 km long with 36 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 56 minutes. On a weekday it runs 56 trips in one direction, and 36 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 224 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Alperton Sainsbury’s → Mitchell Way |
| End → start | Mitchell Way → Alperton Sainsbury’s |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 36 / 35 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 56 minutes |
| Trips per day | 56 on weekdays, 36 on weekends one way (53 on weekdays → Alperton Sainsbury’s) |
| Frequency | peak 18–20 · midday 18–20 · weekend 30 |
| First / last trip from «Alperton Sainsbury’s» | 00:25 / 23:55 |
| First / last trip from «Mitchell Way» | 05:00 / 23:40 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 224
Outbound: Alperton Sainsbury’s → Mitchell Way
This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Alperton Station, Twyford Abbey Road, Park Royal Asda, Gloucester Close. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alperton Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Alperton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Mount Pleasant | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Beresford Avenue Alperton | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Kenmere Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Heather Park Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Beresford Avenue (HA0) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Tudor Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Rainsford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Twyford Abbey Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Iveagh Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Twyford Abbey Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Commercial Way | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Whitby Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Cumberland Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Abbey Road North Acton | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Park Royal Asda / Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Park Royal Asda | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Central Middlesex Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Barretts Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Waxlow Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Harlesden Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Winchelsea Road / Harlesden | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Knatchbull Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Fawood Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Gloucester Close | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Swaminarayan Temple | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Kingfisher Way (NW10) | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Ikea Brent Park / Drury Way | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Ikea Brent Park / Panther Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Brent Park Tesco | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Ikea Brent Park | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Lovett Way | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Owen Way | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Lilburne Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Mitchell Way | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Mitchell Way → Alperton Sainsbury’s
This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Lilburne Walk, Kingfisher Way (NW10), Barretts Green Road, Iveagh Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Way | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Lilburne Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Owen Way | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Lovett Way | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Ikea Brent Park / Drury Way | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Ikea Brent Park / Panther Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Brent Park Tesco | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Yeats Close | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Woodheyes Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Kingfisher Way (NW10) | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Swaminarayan Temple | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Gloucester Close | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Fawood Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Knatchbull Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Winchelsea Road / Harlesden | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Harlesden Station | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Waxlow Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Barretts Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Central Middlesex Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Abbey Road North Acton | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Park Royal Asda / Western Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Park Royal Asda | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Cumberland Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Whitby Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Rainsford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Iveagh Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Twyford Abbey Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Rainsford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Beresford Avenue (HA0) | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Heather Park Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Kenmere Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Beresford Avenue Alperton | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Mount Pleasant | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Alperton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Alperton Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 56 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 36 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Alperton Sainsbury’s» | 00:25 — 23:55 | 00:25 — 23:55 |
| From «Mitchell Way» | 05:00 — 23:40 | 06:10 — 23:40 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 18–20 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 18–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 18–20; on weekends every 30 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 224 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Alperton Sainsbury’s the first is at 00:25 and the last at 23:55. From Mitchell Way they are 05:00 and 23:40.
How long does the trip from Alperton Sainsbury’s to Mitchell Way take?
About 56 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
36 outbound and 35 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 224 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 36 trips in one direction, running from Alperton Sainsbury’s between 00:25 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).