Bus 251 in London links Arnos Grove Station and Edgware Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 43 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 46 minutes. On a weekday it runs 84 trips in one direction, and 51 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 251 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Arnos Grove Station → Edgware Station |
| End → start | Edgware Station → Arnos Grove Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 43 / 42 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 46 minutes |
| Trips per day | 84 on weekdays, 51 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 11–12 · midday 12 · weekend 19–30 |
| First / last trip from «Arnos Grove Station» | 00:00 / 23:40 |
| First / last trip from «Edgware Station» | 00:01 / 23:42 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 251
Outbound: Arnos Grove Station → Edgware Station
This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Ravenscraig Road, Whetstone/The Griffin, Totteridge Common / Mill Hill, Eversfield Gardens. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnos Grove Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Ravenscraig Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Betstyle Circus | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Carlisle Place | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Spencer Road Friern Barnet | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Beaconsfield Road (N11) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Bawtry Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Raleigh Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Pollard Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Myddelton Park Oakleigh Park | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Oakleigh Park North | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Whetstone/The Griffin | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Totteridge & Whetstone Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Longland Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Links Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Totteridge Green | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | The Orange Tree | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Totteridge War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Grange Avenue (N20) | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Horseshoe Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Ellern Mede Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Totteridge Common / Mill Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | West End House | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Hendon Wood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Mill Hill / Rising Sun | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Holcombe Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Sunnyfield | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Uphill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Flower Lane / Sacred Heart Ch | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Mill Hill Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Lyndhurst Avenue (NW7) | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Eversfield Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Goldbeaters Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Burnt Oak Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Gunter Grove (HA8) | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Burnt Oak Station | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Burnt Oak Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | North Road (HA8) | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Edgware Community Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Deansbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Spring Villa Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Manor Park Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Edgware Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Edgware Station → Arnos Grove Station
This direction has 42 stops. The route passes Manor Park Crescent, Woodcroft Avenue, Totteridge Common / Mill Hill, Whetstone/The Griffin. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgware Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Manor Park Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Whitchurch Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Deansbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Edgware Community Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | North Road (HA8) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Watling Avenue Burnt Oak | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Burnt Oak Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Gunter Grove (HA8) | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Burnt Oak Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Goldbeaters Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Woodcroft Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Mill Hill Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Mill Hill Circus / Flower Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Uphill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Sunnyfield | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | The Reddings | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Holcombe Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Mill Hill / Rising Sun | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Hendon Wood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | West End House | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Totteridge Common / Mill Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Ellern Mede & Denham Farms | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Horseshoe Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Grange Avenue (N20) | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Totteridge War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | The Orange Tree | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Pine Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Links Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Longland Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Totteridge & Whetstone Station | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Whetstone/The Griffin | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Ashcroft Court | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Myddelton Park Oakleigh Park | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Pollard Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Raleigh Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Bawtry Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Beaconsfield Road (N11) | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Spencer Road Friern Barnet | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Betstyle Circus | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Betstyle Road Arnos Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Arnos Grove Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 84 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 51 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Arnos Grove Station» | 00:00 — 23:40 | 00:00 — 23:40 |
| From «Edgware Station» | 00:01 — 23:42 | 00:00 — 23:40 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 19–30 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 251 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Arnos Grove Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From Edgware Station they are 00:01 and 23:42.
How long does the trip from Arnos Grove Station to Edgware Station take?
About 46 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
43 outbound and 42 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 251 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 51 trips in one direction, running from Arnos Grove Station 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).