London Bus N263

Bus N263 in London links North Finchley Bus Station and Finsbury Square. The route is 0.0 km long with 48 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 35 minutes. On a weekday it runs 12 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus N263

Outbound: North Finchley Bus Station → Finsbury Square

This direction has 48 stops. The route passes Christchurch Avenue North Finchley, East Finchley, Whittington Hosp / Magdala Ave, Highbury & Islington Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Finsbury Square → North Finchley Bus Station

This direction has 47 stops. The route passes City Road / Leonard Street, Highbury & Islington Station, Archway Station / Holloway Road, The Bishops Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 12 trips in one direction on a weekday.

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 N263 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From North Finchley Bus Station the first is at 00:08 and the last at 23:36. From Finsbury Square they are 00:23 and 05:55.

How long does the trip from North Finchley Bus Station to Finsbury Square take?

About 35 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

48 outbound and 47 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus N263 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).