London Bus N98

Bus N98 in London links Stanmore Station and Red Lion Square. The route is 0.0 km long with 64 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 57 minutes. On a weekday it runs 22 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus N98

Outbound: Stanmore Station → Red Lion Square

This direction has 64 stops. The route passes Nelson Road, Kingsbury Road / Roe Green, Villiers Road, Hall Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Red Lion Square → Stanmore Station

This direction has 66 stops. The route passes High Holborn, Hall Road, Villiers Road, Kingsbury Green. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 22 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 N98 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Stanmore Station the first is at 00:01 and the last at 23:50. From Red Lion Square they are 00:15 and 06:00.

How long does the trip from Stanmore Station to Red Lion Square take?

About 57 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

64 outbound and 66 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus N98 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).