Bus N205 in London links Paddington Station and Drapers Field. The route is 0.0 km long with 54 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 62 minutes. On a weekday it runs 10 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | N205 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Paddington Station → Drapers Field |
| End → start | Drapers Field → Paddington Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 54 / 58 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 62 minutes |
| Trips per day | 10 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «Paddington Station» | 00:45 / 05:15 |
| First / last trip from «Drapers Field» | 00:30 / 04:30 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus N205
Outbound: Paddington Station → Drapers Field
This direction has 54 stops. The route passes Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace, British Library, Shoreditch High Street Station, Queen Mary / University Of London. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paddington Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Paddington Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | St Marys Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Edgware Road (Circle line) Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Marylebone Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Old Marylebone Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Baker Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Harley Street | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Regent’s Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Great Portland Street | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Warren Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Euston Square | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Euston Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | British Library | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Kings Cross Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Penton Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Penton Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Angel Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Angel Islington / City Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Central Street | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Windsor Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Moorfields Eye Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Old Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Shoreditch Fire Station | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Pitfield Street Shoreditch | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Shoreditch High Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Commercial Street / Worship St | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Primrose Street | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Liverpool Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | St Botolph Street | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Aldgate East | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Altab Ali Park | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | The East London Mosque | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Booth Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Stepney Green | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Stepney Green Station | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Bancroft Road / Ocean Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Queen Mary / University Of London | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Regents Canal | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Mile End | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Coborn Road | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Bow Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Bow Church Station | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Bow Church | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Marshgate Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Warton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Warton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Stratford City Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Stratford International Station | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Chobham Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 54 | Drapers Field | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Drapers Field → Paddington Station
This direction has 58 stops. The route passes Chobham Academy, Stepney Green Station, Old Street Station, Euston Square. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drapers Field | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Chobham Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Stratford International Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Stratford City Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Warton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Abbey Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Bow Flyover | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Bow Church | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Bow Church Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Bow Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Coborn Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Mile End | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Regents Canal | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Queen Mary / University Of London | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Ocean Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Stepney Green Station | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Stepney Green | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Booth Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Sidney Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | The East London Mosque | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Altab Ali Park | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Aldgate East | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Duke’s Place | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Liverpool Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Primrose Street | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Shoreditch High Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Curtain Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Ravey Street | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Old Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Old Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Moorfields Eye Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Windsor Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Central Street | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Angel Islington | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Pentonville Road / Baron St | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Penton Street / Chapel Market | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Penton Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Kings Cross / Caledonian Road | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | St Pancras International Station | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | British Library | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Euston Station | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Euston Square | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | University College Hosp /Warren Street Stn | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Warren Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Great Portland Street | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Regent’s Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Harley Street | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Baker Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Gloucester Place | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Marylebone Station | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Sussex Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 54 | St Marys Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 55 | Paddington Station | 0.0 km | |
| 56 | Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 57 | Bishops Bridge Road / Westbourne Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 58 | Paddington Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 10 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Paddington Station» | 00:45 — 05:15 | — — — |
| From «Drapers Field» | 00:30 — 04:30 | — — — |
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 N205 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Paddington Station the first is at 00:45 and the last at 05:15. From Drapers Field they are 00:30 and 04:30.
How long does the trip from Paddington Station to Drapers Field take?
About 62 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
54 outbound and 58 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus N205 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).