London Bus 490

Bus 490 in London links Pools on the Park and Heathrow Terminal 5. The route is 0.0 km long with 45 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 73 minutes. On a weekday it runs 197 trips in one direction, and 126 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 490

Outbound: Pools on the Park → Heathrow Terminal 5

This direction has 45 stops. The route passes Richmond Station, Heath Road / Twickenham, Twickenham Road, Feltham Assembly Hall. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Heathrow Terminal 5 → Pools on the Park

This direction has 42 stops. The route passes Stirling Road, Feltham Assembly Hall, Apex Corner /Hampton Road West, Heath Road / Grove Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 197 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 126 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 1–12 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 2–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 4–8; on weekends every 8–12 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 490 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Pools on the Park the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:55. From Heathrow Terminal 5 they are 00:05 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Pools on the Park to Heathrow Terminal 5 take?

About 73 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

45 outbound and 42 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 490 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 126 trips in one direction, running from Pools on the Park between 00:05 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).