Bus 485 in London links Mortlake Bus Station and Ram Street. The route is 0.0 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 28 minutes. On a weekday it runs 36 trips in one direction, and 36 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 485 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Mortlake Bus Station → Ram Street |
| End → start | Ram Street → Mortlake Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 20 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 28 minutes |
| Trips per day | 36 on weekdays, 36 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 30–40 · midday 27–35 · weekend 30 |
| First / last trip from «Mortlake Bus Station» | 00:05 / 23:35 |
| First / last trip from «Ram Street» | 00:05 / 23:35 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 485
Outbound: Mortlake Bus Station → Ram Street
This direction has 20 stops. The route passes Avondale Road, Beverley Road (SW13), Putney Pier, Skelgill Road / Wandsworth Park. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mortlake Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Avondale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | White Hart Lane (SW14) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Barnes Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Barnes High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Beverley Road (SW13) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Commondale | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Festing Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Ruvigny Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Putney Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | St Mary’s Church / Putney Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Brewhouse Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Deodar Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Skelgill Road / Wandsworth Park | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Osiers Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Frogmore | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Armoury Way | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Ram Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Ram Street → Mortlake Bus Station
This direction has 20 stops. The route passes Wandsworth Police Station, Osiers Road, Brewhouse Lane, Commondale. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wandsworth / Southside | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Wandsworth Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Frogmore | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Osiers Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Osiers Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Skelgill Road / Wandsworth Park | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Deodar Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Brewhouse Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Putney Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Ruvigny Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Festing Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Commondale | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Beverley Road (SW13) | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Barnes High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Barnes Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | White Hart Lane (SW14) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Avondale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Mortlake Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 36 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 36 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Mortlake Bus Station» | 00:05 — 23:35 | 00:25 — 23:55 |
| From «Ram Street» | 00:05 — 23:35 | 00:15 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30–40 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 27–35 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 31–41; on weekends every 30 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 485 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Mortlake Bus Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:35. From Ram Street they are 00:05 and 23:35.
How long does the trip from Mortlake Bus Station to Ram Street take?
About 28 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
20 outbound and 20 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 485 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 36 trips in one direction, running from Mortlake Bus Station between 00:25 and 23:55.
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).