London Bus 228

Bus 228 in London links Central Middlesex Hospital and Chippenham Road /Shirland Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 43 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 73 minutes. On a weekday it runs 42 trips in one direction, and 39 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 228

Outbound: Central Middlesex Hospital → Chippenham Road /Shirland Road

This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Barretts Green Road, East Acton Stn / Erconwald St, Mandela Close, Chesterton Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Chippenham Road /Shirland Road → Central Middlesex Hospital

This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Westminster Register Office, Ladbroke Grove, Queens Park Rangers FC, Long Drive (W3). The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 42 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 39 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 27–33 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 20–30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 31–33; on weekends every 29–31 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 228 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Central Middlesex Hospital the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:35. From Chippenham Road /Shirland Road they are 00:24 and 23:56.

How long does the trip from Central Middlesex Hospital to Chippenham Road /Shirland Road take?

About 73 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

43 outbound and 43 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 228 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 39 trips in one direction, running from Central Middlesex Hospital between 00:05 and 23:35.

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).