Bus 429 in London links Home Gardens and The Portobello Inn. The route is 0.0 km long with 51 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 53 minutes. On a weekday it runs 6 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 429 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Home Gardens → The Portobello Inn |
| End → start | The Portobello Inn → Home Gardens |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 51 / 53 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 53 minutes |
| Trips per day | 6 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 60 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «Home Gardens» | 09:30 / 14:30 |
| First / last trip from «The Portobello Inn» | 07:15 / 13:30 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 429
Outbound: Home Gardens → The Portobello Inn
This direction has 51 stops. The route passes Hanau Bridge, Briar Road, Hart Dyke Road, Rogers Court. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Gardens | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hanau Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Holy Trinity Church | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Lowfield Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Cranford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | The Orange Tree | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Oakfield Place | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | North Kent College | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Parsons Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Leyton Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Bexley Park | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Baldwyns Park | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Tile Kiln Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Briar Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Post Office | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Squires Way | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Fernheath Way | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Greenfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Birchwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Golf Course | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Leydenhatch Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Selah Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Wisteria Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Alder Way | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Shurlock Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Hart Dyke Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Lavender Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Cherry Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Leewood Place | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Orchards Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Bartholomew Way Asda | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Station Approach | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Railway Station Azalea Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Station Approach | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Goldsel Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Rogers Court | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Wested Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Button Street | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Lion Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Pied Bull | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | White Post Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Lincoln Kennels | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Gorse Hill Nursery | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Brands Hatch | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Hever Road Shops | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Hever Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | The Gamecock | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Medical Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | The Portobello Inn | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: The Portobello Inn → Home Gardens
This direction has 53 stops. The route passes Medical Centre, Button Street, Cherry Avenue, Fernheath Way. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Portobello Inn | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Medical Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | The Gamecock | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Hever Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Hever Road Shops | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Hever Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Brands Hatch | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Gorse Hill Nursery | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Lincoln Kennels | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | White Post Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Pied Bull | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Lion Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | London Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Button Street | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Wested Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Rogers Court | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Goldsel Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Station Approach | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Railway Station Azalea Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Station Approach | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Bartholomew Way Asda | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Orchards Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | St Mary’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Cherry Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Rowan Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Lavender Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Irving Way | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Shurlock Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Alder Way | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Wisteria Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Selah Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Leydenhatch Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Golf Course | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Birchwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Clarendon Place | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Fernheath Way | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Squires Way | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Post Office | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Briar Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Tile Kiln Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Baldwyns Park / Dartford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Bexley Park | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Leyton Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Parsons Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | North Kent College | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Cedar Road | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | The Orange Tree | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Fox and Hounds | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Instone Road | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Pizza Hut | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Home Gardens | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 6 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Home Gardens» | 09:30 — 14:30 | — — — |
| From «The Portobello Inn» | 07:15 — 13:30 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60 minutes; midday every 60 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 429 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Home Gardens the first is at 09:30 and the last at 14:30. From The Portobello Inn they are 07:15 and 13:30.
How long does the trip from Home Gardens to The Portobello Inn take?
About 53 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
51 outbound and 53 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 429 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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).