Bus W6 in London links Southgate and Edmonton Green Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 18 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 28 minutes. On a weekday it runs 100 trips in one direction, and 75 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | W6 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Southgate → Edmonton Green Bus Station |
| End → start | Edmonton Green Bus Station → Southgate |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 18 / 22 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 28 minutes |
| Trips per day | 100 on weekdays, 75 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 9–11 · midday 9–10 · weekend 14–16 |
| First / last trip from «Southgate» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Edmonton Green Bus Station» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus W6
Outbound: Southgate → Edmonton Green Bus Station
This direction has 18 stops. The route passes Southgate College, Broomfield Park, Hedge Lane / Green Lanes, Cambridge Roundabout East. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southgate | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Southgate College | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Meadway (N14) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Ye Olde Cherry Tree | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Forestdale | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Broomfield Park | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Palmers Green Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Lodge Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Bourne Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Hedge Lane / Green Lanes | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Hedge Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Hedge Lane / Firs Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hedge Lane / Great Cambridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Cambridge Roundabout East | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | North Middlesex Hospital / Lopen Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Victoria Road / Church Street | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Edmonton Green Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Edmonton Green Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Edmonton Green Bus Station → Southgate
This direction has 22 stops. The route passes Edmonton Green Station, Cambridge Roundabout East, Bourne Hill, Forestdale. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmonton Green Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Edmonton Green Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Northern Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Haselbury Road / Silver Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | North Middlesex Hospital / Lopen Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Millfield Theatre | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Cambridge Roundabout East | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Hedge Lane / Great Cambridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Hedge Lane / Firs Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Hedge Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Hedge Lane / Green Lanes | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Bourne Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Fox Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Lodge Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Palmers Green Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Broomfield Park | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Forestdale | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Selborne Road Southgate | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Ye Olde Cherry Tree | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Meadway (N14) | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Southgate College | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Southgate | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 100 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 75 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Southgate» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:01 — 23:46 |
| From «Edmonton Green Bus Station» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–12; on weekends every 14–16 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 W6 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Southgate the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:45. From Edmonton Green Bus Station they are 00:05 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Southgate to Edmonton Green Bus Station take?
About 28 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
18 outbound and 22 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus W6 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 75 trips in one direction, running from Southgate between 00:01 and 23:46.
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).