London Bus N87

Bus N87 in London links Fairfield Bus Station and Aldwych / Drury Lane. The route is 0.0 km long with 77 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 67 minutes. On a weekday it runs 20 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus N87

Outbound: Fairfield Bus Station → Aldwych / Drury Lane

This direction has 77 stops. The route passes Eden Street, West Barnes Level Crossing, Gap Road / Plough Lane, Battersea Arts Centre. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Aldwych / Drury Lane → Fairfield Bus Station

This direction has 78 stops. The route passes Savoy Street, Silverthorne Road Clapham, Penwith Road Earlsfield, Raynes Park. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 20 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 N87 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Fairfield Bus Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 04:50. From Aldwych / Drury Lane they are 00:15 and 05:00.

How long does the trip from Fairfield Bus Station to Aldwych / Drury Lane take?

About 67 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

77 outbound and 78 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus N87 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).