London Bus 52

Bus 52 in London links Victoria Bus Station and Pound Lane (NW10). The route is 0.0 km long with 36 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 63 minutes. On a weekday it runs 112 trips in one direction, and 102 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 52

Outbound: Victoria Bus Station → Pound Lane (NW10)

This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Grosvenor Gardens (SW1), Royal Albert Hall, Portobello and Golborne Market, Kilburn Lane / Harrow Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Pound Lane (NW10) → Victoria Bus Station

This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Willesden Bus Garage, Station Terrace, Ladbroke Grove, Kensington Palace. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 112 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 102 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 11 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 11; on weekends every 11–13 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 52 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Victoria Bus Station the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:59. From Pound Lane (NW10) they are 00:10 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Victoria Bus Station to Pound Lane (NW10) take?

About 63 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus 52 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 102 trips in one direction, running from Victoria Bus Station between 00:10 and 23:58.

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).