London Bus R68

Bus R68 in London links Kew Retail Park and Hampton Court Railway Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 47 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 63 minutes. On a weekday it runs 70 trips in one direction, and 66 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus R68

Outbound: Kew Retail Park → Hampton Court Railway Station

This direction has 47 stops. The route passes West Park Road, Richmond Bus Station, Mallard Place, Cross Street (TW12). The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Hampton Court Railway Station → Kew Retail Park

This direction has 45 stops. The route passes Hampton Court Green, Parkside, Grove Gardens, Cresswell Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 70 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 66 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 13–19 minutes, most often every 16; midday every 15–16 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 13–20; on weekends every 13–20 minutes.

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 R68 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Kew Retail Park the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:50. From Hampton Court Railway Station they are 00:00 and 23:40.

How long does the trip from Kew Retail Park to Hampton Court Railway Station take?

About 63 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

47 outbound and 45 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus R68 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 66 trips in one direction, running from Kew Retail Park between 00:10 and 23:50.

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).