Bus 288 in London links Queensbury Morrisons and Meadfield. The route is 0.0 km long with 19 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 29 minutes. On a weekday it runs 98 trips in one direction, and 64 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 288 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Queensbury Morrisons → Meadfield |
| End → start | Meadfield → Queensbury Morrisons |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 19 / 21 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 29 minutes |
| Trips per day | 98 on weekdays, 64 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 10 · midday 10 · weekend 15–20 |
| First / last trip from «Queensbury Morrisons» | 00:05 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Meadfield» | 00:01 / 23:42 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 288
Outbound: Queensbury Morrisons → Meadfield
This direction has 19 stops. The route passes Queensbury, Merlin Crescent, Manor Park Crescent, Purcells Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queensbury Morrisons | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Queensbury | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Mollison Way | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Bridgewater Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | St Brides Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Merlin Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Bacon Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Deansbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Spring Villa Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Manor Park Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Edgware Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Edgware Station | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Edgware Station / Station Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Purcells Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Edgwarebury Lane / Edgware Way | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Wolmer Close | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Bullescroft Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Glengall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Meadfield | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Meadfield → Queensbury Morrisons
This direction has 21 stops. The route passes Springwood Crescent, Broadhurst Avenue, Edgware Bus Station, Summit Close. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadfield | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Springwood Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Morley Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Aldridge Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Glengall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Broadhurst Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Edgwarebury Lane / Edgware Way | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Edgwarebury Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Edgware Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Edgware Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Manor Park Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Whitchurch Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Deansbrook Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Summit Close | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Bacon Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Merlin Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | St Brides Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Bridgewater Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Mollison Way | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Queensbury | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Queensbury Morrisons | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 98 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 64 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Queensbury Morrisons» | 00:05 — 23:45 | 00:05 — 23:45 |
| From «Meadfield» | 00:01 — 23:42 | 00:01 — 23:41 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10 minutes; midday every 10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10; on weekends every 15–20 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 288 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Queensbury Morrisons the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:45. From Meadfield they are 00:01 and 23:42.
How long does the trip from Queensbury Morrisons to Meadfield take?
About 29 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
19 outbound and 21 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 288 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 64 trips in one direction, running from Queensbury Morrisons between 00:05 and 23:45.
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).