London Bus 287

Bus 287 in London links Barking Station and Abbey Wood Lane. The route is 0.0 km long with 36 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 43 minutes. On a weekday it runs 69 trips in one direction, and 53 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 287

Outbound: Barking Station → Abbey Wood Lane

This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Barking Town Centre, Lodge Avenue (RM9), East Entrance, Rainham Tesco. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Abbey Wood Lane → Barking Station

This direction has 41 stops. The route passes Thorn Lane, Rainham War Memorial, Thames Avenue, Renwick Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 69 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 53 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 14–16 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 14–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–16; on weekends every 19–21 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 287 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Barking Station the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:50. From Abbey Wood Lane they are 00:10 and 23:51.

How long does the trip from Barking Station to Abbey Wood Lane take?

About 43 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

36 outbound and 41 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 287 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 53 trips in one direction, running from Barking Station between 00:10 and 23:51.

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).