Bus 49 in London links Northcote Road (SW11) and White City Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 38 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 62 minutes. On a weekday it runs 110 trips in one direction, and 100 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 49 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Northcote Road (SW11) → White City Bus Station |
| End → start | White City Bus Station → Northcote Road (SW11) |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 38 / 32 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 62 minutes |
| Trips per day | 110 on weekdays, 100 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 10 · midday 10–11 · weekend 10–15 |
| First / last trip from «Northcote Road (SW11)» | 00:04 / 23:52 |
| First / last trip from «White City Bus Station» | 00:09 / 23:57 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 49
Outbound: Northcote Road (SW11) → White City Bus Station
This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Clapham Junction / The Northcote, Parkgate Road Battersea, South Kensington Stn / Old Brompton Rd, Phillimore Gardens. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northcote Road (SW11) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Clapham Junction / The Northcote | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Ingrave Street | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Battersea High St Clapham Jct | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Bullen Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | The Latchmere | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Prince Of Wales Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Ethelburga Street | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Parkgate Road Battersea | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Battersea Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Cheyne Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Beaufort Street / Kings Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Old Church Street Chelsea | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Carlyle Square /Chelsea | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Sydney Street / Chelsea Old Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Cale Street / Royal Brompton Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Onslow Square | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | South Kensington Stn / Old Brompton Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Queensberry Place | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Stanhope Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Gloucester Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Cornwall Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Queens Gate Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Palace Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Kensington Palace | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | High Street Kensington Station | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Phillimore Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | The Design Museum | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Warwick Gardens (W14) | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Holland Road / Kensington Olympia Station | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Holland Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Russell Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Lower Addison Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Holland Road / Upper Addison Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | White City Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: White City Bus Station → Northcote Road (SW11)
This direction has 32 stops. The route passes Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line), Phillimore Gardens, Stanhope Gardens, Cheyne Walk. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White City Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Holland Road / Upper Addison Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Lower Addison Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Russell Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | St Barnabas Church (W14) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Warwick Gardens (W14) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | The Design Museum | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Phillimore Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | High Street Kensington Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Kensington Palace | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Palace Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Queens Gate Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Cromwell Road (SW7) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Gloucester Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Stanhope Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | South Kensington Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Onslow Square | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Cale Street / Royal Brompton Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Sydney Street / Chelsea Old Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Carlyle Square /Chelsea | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Beaufort Street / Kings Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Cheyne Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Parkgate Road Battersea | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Petworth Street | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Bullen Street | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Battersea High St Clapham Jct | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Falcon Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Clapham Junction / The Northcote | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Bolingbroke Grove | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 110 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 100 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Northcote Road (SW11)» | 00:04 — 23:52 | 00:04 — 23:52 |
| From «White City Bus Station» | 00:09 — 23:57 | 00:09 — 23:57 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10 minutes; midday every 10–11 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–11; on weekends every 10–15 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 49 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Northcote Road (SW11) the first is at 00:04 and the last at 23:52. From White City Bus Station they are 00:09 and 23:57.
How long does the trip from Northcote Road (SW11) to White City Bus Station take?
About 62 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
38 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 49 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 100 trips in one direction, running from Northcote Road (SW11) between 00:04 and 23:52.
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).