London Bus 87

Bus 87 in London links Wandsworth Plain and Aldwych / Drury Lane. The route is 0.0 km long with 29 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 65 minutes. On a weekday it runs 124 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 87

Outbound: Wandsworth Plain → Aldwych / Drury Lane

This direction has 29 stops. The route passes Wandsworth Town Hall, Battersea Arts Centre, Wandsworth Road Station, Vauxhall Bus Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Aldwych / Drury Lane → Wandsworth Plain

This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Savoy Street, Millbank Millennium Pier, Larkhall Park, Tipthorpe Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 124 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 7–9 minutes, most often every 8; midday every 7–9 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 8–9.

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 87 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Wandsworth Plain the first is at 00:01 and the last at 23:49. From Aldwych / Drury Lane they are 00:10 and 23:58.

How long does the trip from Wandsworth Plain to Aldwych / Drury Lane take?

About 65 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

29 outbound and 33 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 87 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).