Bus 581 in London links Community Centre and York Road (UB8). The route is 0.0 km long with 21 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 32 minutes. On a weekday it runs 3 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 581 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Community Centre → York Road (UB8) |
| End → start | York Road (UB8) → Community Centre |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 21 / 9 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 32 minutes |
| Trips per day | 3 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «Community Centre» | 10:13 / 14:23 |
| First / last trip from «York Road (UB8)» | 09:55 / 14:05 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 581
Outbound: Community Centre → York Road (UB8)
This direction has 21 stops. The route passes Old Rectory Lane, Wyatts Covert, Old Rectory Lane, Ashmead Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Old Rectory Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Tilehouse Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Alex Korda House | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Tilehouse Combined School | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Wyatts Covert | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Garden Village | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Penn Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Station Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Old Rectory Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Village Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Denham Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Cheapside Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Ashmead Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Memorial Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | St Mary’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Priory Close | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Knighton Way Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Oakside | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Belmont Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | York Road (UB8) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: York Road (UB8) → Community Centre
This direction has 9 stops. The route passes Uxbridge High Street, Oakside, Knighton Way Lane, Priory Close. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York Road (UB8) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Uxbridge High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Oakside | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Knighton Way Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Priory Close | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | St Mary’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Memorial Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Village Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Community Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 3 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Community Centre» | 10:13 — 14:23 | — — — |
| From «York Road (UB8)» | 09:55 — 14:05 | — — — |
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 581 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Community Centre the first is at 10:13 and the last at 14:23. From York Road (UB8) they are 09:55 and 14:05.
How long does the trip from Community Centre to York Road (UB8) take?
About 32 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
21 outbound and 9 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 581 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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).