Bus 279 in London links Bus Station and Manor House Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 47 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 70 minutes. On a weekday it runs 322 trips in one direction, and 327 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 279 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Bus Station → Manor House Station |
| End → start | Manor House Station → Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 47 / 50 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 70 minutes |
| Trips per day | 322 on weekdays, 327 on weekends one way (314 on weekdays → Bus Station) |
| Frequency | peak 3–7 · midday 6–7 · weekend 9–12 |
| First / last trip from «Bus Station» | 05:00 / 23:54 |
| First / last trip from «Manor House Station» | 00:06 / 23:56 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 279
Outbound: Bus Station → Manor House Station
This direction has 47 stops. The route passes Arlington Crescent, Enfield College, Edmonton Green Bus Station, Scotland Green. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Arlington Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Bullsmoor Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Oakhurst Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Totteridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Turkey Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Albany Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Ingersoll Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Oatlands Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Carterhatch Lane (EN3) | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Green Street (EN3) | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Durants Park | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Enfield College | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Durants Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Southbury Road Ponders End | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Ponders End Park | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Orchard Road (EN3) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Nightingale Road (N9) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Cuckoo Hall Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Tramway Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Forest Road / Jubilee Park | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Bounces Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Monmouth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Edmonton Green Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Edmonton Green Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Shrubbery Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Brettenham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Angel Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Colyton Way | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Nutfield Close | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | White Hart Lane Station | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Tottenham Hotspur Football Club | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Tottenham Sports Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Lordship Lane (N17) | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Scotland Green | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Dowsett Road | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Tottenham Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Tottenham Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | College of North East London | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Stonebridge Road/Seven Sisters | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Elizabeth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | St Anns Road /Seven Sisters Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Heysham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Vartry Road | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Seven Sisters Road /Amhurst Pk | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Woodberry Grove (N4) | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Manor House Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Manor House Station → Bus Station
This direction has 50 stops. The route passes Woodberry Grove (N4), Lordship Lane (N17), Edmonton Green Bus Station, Enfield College. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manor House Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Woodberry Grove (N4) | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Amhurst Park | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Vartry Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Heysham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | St Anns Road /Seven Sisters Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Elizabeth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Birstall Road / Seven Sisters Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Seven Sisters Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | College of North East London | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Tottenham Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Tottenham Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | St Loys Road / Bruce Grove Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Lordship Lane (N17) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Tottenham Sports Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Tottenham Hotspur Football Club | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | White Hart Lane Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Brantwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Nutfield Close | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Colyton Way | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Angel Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Brettenham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Shrubbery Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Edmonton Green Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Edmonton Green Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Edmonton Green Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Monmouth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Bounces Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Bury Street Edmonton | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Forest Road / Jubilee Park | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Tramway Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Cuckoo Hall Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Nightingale Road (N9) | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Orchard Road (EN3) | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Ponders End Park | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Southbury Road Ponders End | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Durants Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Enfield College | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Green Street (EN3) | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Carterhatch Lane (EN3) | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Oatlands Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Durants School | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Ingersoll Road | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Albany Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Turkey Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Totteridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Oakhurst Road | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Mandeville Road (EN3) | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Bullsmoor Lane / Mollison Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 322 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 327 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Bus Station» | 05:00 — 23:54 | 05:00 — 23:54 |
| From «Manor House Station» | 00:06 — 23:56 | 00:06 — 23:56 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 3–7 minutes, most often every 6; midday every 6–7 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 6–8; on weekends every 9–12 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 279 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Bus Station the first is at 05:00 and the last at 23:54. From Manor House Station they are 00:06 and 23:56.
How long does the trip from Bus Station to Manor House Station take?
About 70 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
47 outbound and 50 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 279 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 327 trips in one direction, running from Bus Station between 05:00 and 23:54.
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).