{"id":10059,"date":"2026-08-22T19:58:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T18:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/london-future.com\/bus-481-london"},"modified":"2026-08-22T19:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T18:58:16","slug":"bus-481-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london","title":{"rendered":"London Bus 481"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bus 481 in London links Cromwell Road Bus Station and West London Mental Health Trust. The route is 0.0 km long with 43 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 53 minutes. On a weekday it runs 29 trips in one direction, and 10 on a weekend day.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/padrino.mistoonline.com\/top-hub-collages\/top-transport_bus-481-london-v1-map.jpg\" alt=\"Route map of bus 481 in London: Cromwell Road Bus Station to West London Mental Health Trust\" width=\"1200\" height=\"780\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8a155b48eac\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london\/#Route_of_Bus_481\" title=\"Route of Bus 481\">Route of Bus 481<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london\/#Outbound_Cromwell_Road_Bus_Station_%E2%86%92_West_London_Mental_Health_Trust\" title=\"Outbound: Cromwell Road Bus Station \u2192 West London Mental Health Trust\">Outbound: Cromwell Road Bus Station \u2192 West London Mental Health Trust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london\/#Inbound_West_London_Mental_Health_Trust_%E2%86%92_Cromwell_Road_Bus_Station\" title=\"Inbound: West London Mental Health Trust \u2192 Cromwell Road Bus Station\">Inbound: West London Mental Health Trust \u2192 Cromwell Road Bus Station<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london\/#Schedule_and_frequency\" title=\"Schedule and frequency\">Schedule and frequency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london\/#Fare_and_payment\" title=\"Fare and payment\">Fare and payment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london\/#How_much_does_a_ride_on_bus_481_cost\" title=\"How much does a ride on bus 481 cost?\">How much does a ride on bus 481 cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london\/#When_do_the_first_and_last_trips_run\" title=\"When do the first and last trips run?\">When do the first and last trips run?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london\/#How_long_does_the_trip_from_Cromwell_Road_Bus_Station_to_West_London_Mental_Health_Trust_take\" title=\"How long does the trip from Cromwell Road Bus Station to West London Mental Health Trust take?\">How long does the trip from Cromwell Road Bus Station to West London Mental Health Trust take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london\/#How_many_stops_does_the_route_have\" title=\"How many stops does the route have?\">How many stops does the route have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/london-future.com\/en\/bus-481-london\/#Does_bus_481_run_on_weekends\" title=\"Does bus 481 run on weekends?\">Does bus 481 run on weekends?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_at_a_glance\"><\/span>Route at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Mode<\/th>\n<td>Bus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Route number<\/th>\n<td>481<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>City<\/th>\n<td>London<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Operator<\/th>\n<td>Transport for London (TfL)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Start \u2192 end<\/th>\n<td>Cromwell Road Bus Station \u2192 West London Mental Health Trust<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>End \u2192 start<\/th>\n<td>West London Mental Health Trust \u2192 Cromwell Road Bus Station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Route length<\/th>\n<td>0.0 km \/ 0.0 km in the opposite direction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Number of stops<\/th>\n<td>43 \/ 41 in the opposite direction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Travel time<\/th>\n<td>about 53 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Trips per day<\/th>\n<td>29 on weekdays, 10 on weekends one way<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Frequency<\/th>\n<td>peak 2\u201334 \u00b7 midday 30 \u00b7 weekend 58\u201362<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>First \/ last trip from \u00abCromwell Road Bus Station\u00bb<\/th>\n<td>06:45 \/ 19:15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>First \/ last trip from \u00abWest London Mental Health Trust\u00bb<\/th>\n<td>06:45 \/ 20:15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Fare<\/th>\n<td>1.75 \u00a3 (fare in effect since 5 July 2026)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Updated<\/th>\n<td>August 22, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_of_Bus_481\"><\/span>Route of Bus 481<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outbound_Cromwell_Road_Bus_Station_%E2%86%92_West_London_Mental_Health_Trust\"><\/span>Outbound: Cromwell Road Bus Station \u2192 West London Mental Health Trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Kingston Station, Teddington \/ Broad Street, Longford Road, Twickenham Trading Estate. The full list of stops in order is below.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>No.<\/th>\n<th>Stop<\/th>\n<th>From start<\/th>\n<th>Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Cromwell Road Bus Station<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td>Terminus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Kingston Station<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Kingston \/ Wood Street<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Church Grove \/The King&#8217;s Field<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Park Road Hampton Wick<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Vicarage Road (KT1)<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Bushy Park Road<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Shaef Way<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Avenue Road (TW11)<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>Maddison Close<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>Psrk Road \/ Teddington Station<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>Teddington \/ Broad Street<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>Teddington Memorial Hospital<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>Gloucester Road (TW11)<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>Princes Road Fulwell<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td>Fulwell<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>South Road \/ Fulwell<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>Fielding Avenue<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>Staines Road Fulwell<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td>Willow Way<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>21<\/td>\n<td>Whitton Corner Health &amp; Social Care Centre<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Longford Road<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td>Ashley Drive<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<td>Vincam Close<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td>Constance Road<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>26<\/td>\n<td>Whitton Library<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27<\/td>\n<td>The Admiral Nelson \/ Whitton<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>28<\/td>\n<td>Kneller Road<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29<\/td>\n<td>Kneller Hall<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td>Tayben Avenue<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>31<\/td>\n<td>Twickenham Stadium<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<td>Twickenham Trading Estate<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>33<\/td>\n<td>Varsity Drive<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>34<\/td>\n<td>Twickenham Tesco<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>35<\/td>\n<td>Trevor Close<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<td>Woodstock Avenue St Margarets<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>37<\/td>\n<td>Lynton Close (TW7)<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>38<\/td>\n<td>Isleworth Leisure Centre and Library<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>39<\/td>\n<td>Worton Road<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<td>Isleworth War Memorial<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>41<\/td>\n<td>Mandeville Road (TW7)<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>42<\/td>\n<td>West Middlesex Hospital<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>43<\/td>\n<td>West London Mental Health Trust<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td>Terminus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inbound_West_London_Mental_Health_Trust_%E2%86%92_Cromwell_Road_Bus_Station\"><\/span>Inbound: West London Mental Health Trust \u2192 Cromwell Road Bus Station<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This direction has 41 stops. The route passes West Middlesex Hospital, Twickenham Trading Estate, Ashley Drive, Gloucester Road (TW11). The full list of stops in order is below.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>No.<\/th>\n<th>Stop<\/th>\n<th>From start<\/th>\n<th>Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>West London Mental Health Trust<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td>Terminus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>West Middlesex Hospital<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Twickenham Road \/ West Middlesex Hospital<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Silverhall Park<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Isleworth Library<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Brantwood Avenue<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Lynton Close (TW7)<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Briar Close<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Twickenham Tesco<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>Varsity Drive<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>Twickenham Trading Estate<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>Twickenham Stadium<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>Tayben Avenue<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>Kneller Hall<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>Kneller Road<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td>The Admiral Nelson \/ Whitton<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>Whitton Library<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>Constance Road<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>Montrose Avenue (TW2)<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td>Ashley Drive<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>21<\/td>\n<td>Longford Road<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Whitton Corner Health &amp; Social Care Centre<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td>Willow Way<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<td>Staines Road Fulwell<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td>Fielding Avenue<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>26<\/td>\n<td>South Road \/ Fulwell<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27<\/td>\n<td>Fulwell<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>28<\/td>\n<td>Princes Road Fulwell<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29<\/td>\n<td>Gloucester Road (TW11)<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td>Teddington Memorial Hospital<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>31<\/td>\n<td>Teddington \/ Broad Street<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<td>Psrk Road \/ Teddington Station<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>33<\/td>\n<td>Maddison Close<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>34<\/td>\n<td>Avenue Road (TW11)<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>35<\/td>\n<td>Shaef Way<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<td>Bushy Park Road<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>37<\/td>\n<td>Vicarage Road (KT1)<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>38<\/td>\n<td>Park Road Hampton Wick<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>39<\/td>\n<td>Church Grove \/The King&#8217;s Field<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<td>Kingston \/ Wood Street<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>41<\/td>\n<td>Cromwell Road Bus Station<\/td>\n<td>0.0 km<\/td>\n<td>Terminus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_and_frequency\"><\/span>Schedule and frequency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 29 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 10 on a weekend day.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Direction<\/th>\n<th>Weekdays<\/th>\n<th>Weekends and holidays<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>From \u00abCromwell Road Bus Station\u00bb<\/td>\n<td>06:45 \u2014 19:15<\/td>\n<td>10:10 \u2014 19:15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>From \u00abWest London Mental Health Trust\u00bb<\/td>\n<td>06:45 \u2014 20:15<\/td>\n<td>10:08 \u2014 20:15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 2\u201334 minutes, most often every 26; midday every 30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 29\u201330; on weekends every 58\u201362 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fare_and_payment\"><\/span>Fare and payment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>A single ride costs 1.75 \u00a3<\/strong> \u2014 fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A single bus or tram journey costs \u00a31.75. 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 \u00a35.25; a 7 Day Bus &amp; Tram Pass costs \u00a324.70. London buses do not accept cash \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_ride_on_bus_481_cost\"><\/span>How much does a ride on bus 481 cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1.75 \u00a3 for a single ride \u2014 fare in effect since 5 July 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_the_first_and_last_trips_run\"><\/span>When do the first and last trips run?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From Cromwell Road Bus Station the first is at 06:45 and the last at 19:15. From West London Mental Health Trust they are 06:45 and 20:15.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_the_trip_from_Cromwell_Road_Bus_Station_to_West_London_Mental_Health_Trust_take\"><\/span>How long does the trip from Cromwell Road Bus Station to West London Mental Health Trust take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>About 53 minutes end to end \u2014 the median of full trips in the official schedule.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_stops_does_the_route_have\"><\/span>How many stops does the route have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>43 outbound and 41 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_bus_481_run_on_weekends\"><\/span>Does bus 481 run on weekends?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 10 trips in one direction, running from Cromwell Road Bus Station between 10:10 and 19:15.<\/p>\n<p>Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the <a href=\"\/en\/buses-london\">London buses<\/a> overview.<\/p>\n<p><em>Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini \u2014 Transport for London (TfL). Fares \u2014 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).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bus 481 in London links Cromwell Road Bus Station and West London Mental Health Trust. The route is 0.0 km long with 43 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 53 minutes. 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