Bus 9 in London links Aldwych / Bush House and Hammersmith Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 28 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 54 minutes. On a weekday it runs 99 trips in one direction, and 78 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 9 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Aldwych / Bush House → Hammersmith Bus Station |
| End → start | Hammersmith Bus Station → Aldwych / Bush House |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 28 / 26 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 54 minutes |
| Trips per day | 99 on weekdays, 78 on weekends one way (102 on weekdays → Aldwych / Bush House) |
| Frequency | peak 10 · midday 11 · weekend 12–15 |
| First / last trip from «Aldwych / Bush House» | 05:35 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Hammersmith Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:44 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 9
Outbound: Aldwych / Bush House → Hammersmith Bus Station
This direction has 28 stops. The route passes Savoy Street, Old Bond Street /Royal Academy, Prince Of Wales Gate, Phillimore Gardens. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldwych / Bush House | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Savoy Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Bedford Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Charing Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Trafalgar Square | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Regent Street / St James’s | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Piccadilly Circus | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Old Bond Street /Royal Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Green Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Green Park / Constitution Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Hyde Park Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Knightsbridge Station / Harrods | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Knightsbridge Barracks | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Prince Of Wales Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Exhibition Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Royal Albert Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Palace Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Kensington Palace | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | High Street Kensington Station | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Phillimore Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | The Design Museum | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Warwick Gardens (W14) | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Kensington (Olympia) Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | North End Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Brook Green | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Latymer Court | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Hammersmith Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Hammersmith Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Hammersmith Bus Station → Aldwych / Bush House
This direction has 26 stops. The route passes Latymer Court, Phillimore Gardens, Prince Of Wales Gate, Old Bond Street /Royal Academy. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammersmith Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Latymer Court | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Brook Green | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | North End Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Kensington (Olympia) Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Warwick Gardens (W14) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | The Design Museum | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Phillimore Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | High Street Kensington Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Kensington Palace | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Palace Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Queens Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Royal Albert Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Prince Of Wales Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Rutland Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Knightsbridge Station | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Hyde Park Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Old Park Lane / Hard Rock Cafe | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Green Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Old Bond Street /Royal Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Piccadilly Circus | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Haymarket / Jermyn Street | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Trafalgar Square | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Charing Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Southampton Street / Covent Garden | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Aldwych / Drury Lane | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 99 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 78 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Aldwych / Bush House» | 05:35 — 23:50 | 07:05 — 23:50 |
| From «Hammersmith Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:44 | 00:10 — 23:55 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10 minutes; midday every 11 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 11; on weekends every 12–15 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 9 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Aldwych / Bush House the first is at 05:35 and the last at 23:50. From Hammersmith Bus Station they are 00:00 and 23:44.
How long does the trip from Aldwych / Bush House to Hammersmith Bus Station take?
About 54 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
28 outbound and 26 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 9 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 78 trips in one direction, running from Aldwych / Bush House between 07:05 and 23:50.
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).