Bus PL-4 in London links Acton Town and Uxbridge Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 15 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 64 minutes. On a weekday it runs 109 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | PL-4 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Acton Town → Uxbridge Station |
| End → start | Uxbridge Station → Acton Town |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 15 / 9 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 64 minutes |
| Trips per day | 109 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 7–13 · midday 15 |
| First / last trip from «Acton Town» | 00:04 / 23:49 |
| First / last trip from «Uxbridge Station» | 00:18 / 23:59 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus PL-4
Outbound: Acton Town → Uxbridge Station
This direction has 15 stops. The route passes Ealing Common, Alperton Station, South Harrow Station, Ruislip Manor Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acton Town | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Ealing Common | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | North Ealing | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Hanger Lane Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Alperton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Sudbury Town Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Sudbury Hill Harrow | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | South Harrow Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Rayners Lane Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | The Close Eastcote | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Ruislip Manor Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Ruislip | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Ickenham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Hillingdon Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Uxbridge Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Uxbridge Station → Acton Town
This direction has 9 stops. The route passes South Harrow Station, Sudbury Hill Harrow, Sudbury Town Station, Alperton Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayners Lane Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | South Harrow Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Sudbury Hill Harrow | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Sudbury Town Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Alperton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Ashbourne Road (w5) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | North Ealing | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Ealing Common | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Acton Town Station / Enfield Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 109 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Acton Town» | 00:04 — 23:49 | — — — |
| From «Uxbridge Station» | 00:18 — 23:59 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 7–13 minutes, most often every 8; midday every 15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 7–8.
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 PL-4 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Acton Town the first is at 00:04 and the last at 23:49. From Uxbridge Station they are 00:18 and 23:59.
How long does the trip from Acton Town to Uxbridge Station take?
About 64 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
15 outbound and 9 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus PL-4 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).