London Bus 481

Bus 481 in London links Cromwell Road Bus Station and West London Mental Health Trust. The route is 0.0 km long with 43 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 53 minutes. On a weekday it runs 29 trips in one direction, and 10 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 481

Outbound: Cromwell Road Bus Station → West London Mental Health Trust

This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Kingston Station, Teddington / Broad Street, Longford Road, Twickenham Trading Estate. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: West London Mental Health Trust → Cromwell Road Bus Station

This direction has 41 stops. The route passes West Middlesex Hospital, Twickenham Trading Estate, Ashley Drive, Gloucester Road (TW11). The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 29 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 10 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 2–34 minutes, most often every 26; midday every 30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 29–30; on weekends every 58–62 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 481 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Cromwell Road Bus Station the first is at 06:45 and the last at 19:15. From West London Mental Health Trust they are 06:45 and 20:15.

How long does the trip from Cromwell Road Bus Station to West London Mental Health Trust take?

About 53 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus 481 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 10 trips in one direction, running from Cromwell Road Bus Station between 10:10 and 19:15.

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).