London Bus 487

Bus 487 in London links South Harrow Bus Station and Willesden Junction Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 55 minutes. On a weekday it runs 81 trips in one direction, and 52 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 487

Outbound: South Harrow Bus Station → Willesden Junction Station

This direction has 37 stops. The route passes South Harrow Station, Greenford Road, Glacier Way, Victoria Road North Acton. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Willesden Junction Station → South Harrow Bus Station

This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Acton Lane Harlesden, Gorst Road (NW10), Hanger Lane Station, Rosewood Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 81 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 52 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–14 minutes, most often every 13; midday every 12–13 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 13–14; on weekends every 18–30 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 487 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From South Harrow Bus Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:39. From Willesden Junction Station they are 00:03 and 23:42.

How long does the trip from South Harrow Bus Station to Willesden Junction Station take?

About 55 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus 487 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 52 trips in one direction, running from South Harrow Bus Station between 00:10 and 23:50.

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).