Bus 398 in London links Ruislip and Hemery Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 29 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 37 minutes. On a weekday it runs 37 trips in one direction, and 36 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 398 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Ruislip → Hemery Road |
| End → start | Hemery Road → Ruislip |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 29 / 30 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 37 minutes |
| Trips per day | 37 on weekdays, 36 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 27–33 · midday 15–30 · weekend 30–35 |
| First / last trip from «Ruislip» | 00:05 / 23:35 |
| First / last trip from «Hemery Road» | 00:03 / 23:33 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 398
Outbound: Ruislip → Hemery Road
This direction has 29 stops. The route passes Ruislip Manor Station, The Close Eastcote, Rayners Lane Station, South Harrow Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruislip | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Ruislip Manor Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Dulverton Road (HA4) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Mansfield Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Oak Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Hoylake Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Eastcote | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | The Close Eastcote | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Chandos Road (HA5) | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Raleigh Close | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Southbourne Close | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | The Glen (HA5) | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Village Way East | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Rayners Lane Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Rayners Lane Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Oxleay Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Alexandra Avenue Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Eastcote Lane (HA2) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Corbins Lane South Harrow | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | South Harrow Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | South Harrow Station | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Corbins Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | St Gabriels Church South Harrow | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Northolt Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Danemead Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Wood End Lane Northolt | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Reading Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Mary Peters Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Hemery Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Hemery Road → Ruislip
This direction has 30 stops. The route passes Mary Peters Drive, South Harrow Station, Warden Avenue, Eastcote. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hemery Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Mary Peters Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Reading Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Wood End Lane Northolt | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Danemead Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Northolt Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | St Gabriels Church South Harrow | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Corbins Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | South Harrow Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | South Harrow Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Corbins Lane South Harrow | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Alexandra Avenue (HA2) | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Eastcote Lane (HA2) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Alexandra Avenue Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Oxleay Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Warden Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Rayners Lane Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Village Way / Rayners Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | The Glen (HA5) | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Raleigh Close | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Chandos Road (HA5) | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | The Close Eastcote | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Eastcote | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Hoylake Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Oak Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Mansfield Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Dulverton Road (HA4) | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Cornwall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Ruislip Manor Station | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Ruislip | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 37 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 36 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Ruislip» | 00:05 — 23:35 | 00:05 — 23:35 |
| From «Hemery Road» | 00:03 — 23:33 | 00:03 — 23:33 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 27–33 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 15–30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30; on weekends every 30–35 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 398 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Ruislip the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:35. From Hemery Road they are 00:03 and 23:33.
How long does the trip from Ruislip to Hemery Road take?
About 37 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
29 outbound and 30 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 398 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 36 trips in one direction, running from Ruislip between 00:05 and 23:35.
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).