Bus 268 in London links Golders Green Station and 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s. The route is 0.0 km long with 19 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 31 minutes. On a weekday it runs 62 trips in one direction, and 48 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 268 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Golders Green Station → 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s |
| End → start | 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s → Golders Green Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 19 / 17 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 31 minutes |
| Trips per day | 62 on weekdays, 48 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 14–19 · midday 15–17 · weekend 21–23 |
| First / last trip from «Golders Green Station» | 00:00 / 23:37 |
| First / last trip from «02 Centre / Sainsbury’s» | 00:03 / 23:41 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 268
Outbound: Golders Green Station → 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s
This direction has 19 stops. The route passes Wellgarth Road, Royal Free Hospital, Belsize Village, Swiss Cottage Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golders Green Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Wellgarth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Hampstead Way | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Inverforth House | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Whitestone Pond / Jack Straw’s Castle | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Royal Free Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Rosslyn Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Haverstock Hill / Pond Street | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Belsize Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Belsize Village | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Belsize Square | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Buckland Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | College Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Swiss Cottage Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Swiss Cottage Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | College Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Finchley Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Finchley Road / O2 Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s → Golders Green Station
This direction has 17 stops. The route passes O2 Centre / Homebase, Finchley Road / College Crescent, Belsize Square, Rosslyn Hill. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | O2 Centre / Homebase | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | O2 Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Finchley Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Finchley Road / College Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | College Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Buckland Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Belsize Square | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Belsize Village | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Haverstock Hill Belsize Park | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Rosslyn Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Royal Free Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Inverforth House | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | North End Road / Golders Hill Park | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Wellgarth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Golders Green Station | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Golders Green Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 62 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 48 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Golders Green Station» | 00:00 — 23:37 | 00:00 — 23:38 |
| From «02 Centre / Sainsbury’s» | 00:03 — 23:41 | 00:03 — 23:41 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 14–19 minutes, most often every 17; midday every 15–17 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 17; on weekends every 21–23 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 268 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Golders Green Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:37. From 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s they are 00:03 and 23:41.
How long does the trip from Golders Green Station to 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s take?
About 31 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
19 outbound and 17 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 268 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 48 trips in one direction, running from Golders Green Station between 00:00 and 23:38.
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).