Bus 274 in London links Angel Islington and Lancaster Gate Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 40 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 68 minutes. On a weekday it runs 176 trips in one direction, and 184 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 274 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Angel Islington → Lancaster Gate Station |
| End → start | Lancaster Gate Station → Angel Islington |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 40 / 38 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 68 minutes |
| Trips per day | 176 on weekdays, 184 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 12–13 · midday 13 · weekend 9–16 |
| First / last trip from «Angel Islington» | 04:50 / 23:55 |
| First / last trip from «Lancaster Gate Station» | 00:12 / 23:59 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 274
Outbound: Angel Islington → Lancaster Gate Station
This direction has 40 stops. The route passes Chapel Market, York Way Estate, Arlington Road (NW1), London Central Mosque. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angel Islington | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Chapel Market | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Penton Street / Islington Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Copenhagen Street Islington | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Hemingford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Caledonian Road / Copenhagen Street | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Story Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | H M Prison Pentonville | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Market Road Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | York Way Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Brewery Road (N7) | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Agar Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Murray Street Camden | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Agar Grove Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Camden Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Camden Town Station / Camden Street | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Camden Town Station / Bayham Street | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Pratt Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Arlington Road (NW1) | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Parkway | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Gloucester Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Regent’s Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | ZSL London Zoo | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Wells Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Avenue Road St John’s Wood | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Eamont Street | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Prince Albert Rd / Lord’s Cricket Ground | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | London Central Mosque | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Alpha Close | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | London Business School | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Baker Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Dorset Street | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Portman Square | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Orchard Street / Selfridges | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Marble Arch | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Marble Arch / Bayswater Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Hyde Park Street | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Victoria Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Lancaster Gate Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Lancaster Gate Station → Angel Islington
This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Victoria Gate, Alpha Close, Parkway, York Way Estate. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster Gate Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Victoria Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Hyde Park Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Marble Arch / Bayswater Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Marble Arch | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Orchard Street / Selfridges | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Portman Square | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | York Street | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Baker Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Rudolf Steiner House | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Alpha Close | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | London Central Mosque | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Prince Albert Rd / Lord’s Cricket Ground | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Eamont Street | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Avenue Road St John’s Wood | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Primrose Hill / ZSL London Zoo | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Albert Terrace / ZSL London Zoo | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Regent’s Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Gloucester Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Parkway | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Camden High Street Camden Town | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Camden Town / Camden Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Camden Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | St Pancras Way | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Agar Grove Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Murray Street Camden | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | York Way Camden | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Brewery Road (N7) | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | York Way Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Caledonian Rd / Market Rd Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | H M Prison Pentonville | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Station | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Story Street | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Caledonian Road / Copenhagen Street | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Hemingford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Barnsbury Road | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Liverpool Road / Chapel Market | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Angel Islington / City Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 176 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 184 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Angel Islington» | 04:50 — 23:55 | 04:50 — 23:55 |
| From «Lancaster Gate Station» | 00:12 — 23:59 | 00:12 — 23:59 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12–13 minutes, most often every 13; midday every 13 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 13–14; on weekends every 9–16 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 274 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Angel Islington the first is at 04:50 and the last at 23:55. From Lancaster Gate Station they are 00:12 and 23:59.
How long does the trip from Angel Islington to Lancaster Gate Station take?
About 68 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
40 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 274 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 184 trips in one direction, running from Angel Islington between 04:50 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).