London Bus 491

Bus 491 in London links Bus Station and North Middlesex Hospital. The route is 0.0 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 53 minutes. On a weekday it runs 54 trips in one direction, and 50 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 491

Outbound: Bus Station → North Middlesex Hospital

This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Arlington Crescent, Gunner Drive, Duck Lees Lane, Bounces Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: North Middlesex Hospital → Bus Station

This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Angel Corner Silver Street Station, Bounces Road, Duck Lees Lane, Gunner Drive. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 54 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 50 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 15–21 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 18–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 22–23; on weekends every 17–22 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 491 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Bus Station the first is at 06:10 and the last at 23:45. From North Middlesex Hospital they are 06:05 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Bus Station to North Middlesex Hospital take?

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

How many stops does the route have?

35 outbound and 35 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 491 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 50 trips in one direction, running from Bus Station between 07:10 and 23:45.

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).