London Bus 493

Bus 493 in London links St George’s / University of London and Richmond Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 64 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 99 minutes. On a weekday it runs 75 trips in one direction, and 57 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 493

Outbound: St George’s / University of London → Richmond Bus Station

This direction has 64 stops. The route passes St George’s /Lanesborough Wing, Haydons Road, Augustus Road, Queen Mary’s Hospital. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Richmond Bus Station → St George’s / University of London

This direction has 55 stops. The route passes Eton Street, Queens Ride, Keevil Drive, Alexandra Rd / Wimbledon Stn. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 75 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 57 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 14–15 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 12–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–20; on weekends every 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 493 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From St George’s / University of London the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:45. From Richmond Bus Station they are 00:05 and 23:45.

How long does the trip from St George’s / University of London to Richmond Bus Station take?

About 99 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

64 outbound and 55 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 493 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 57 trips in one direction, running from St George’s / University of London between 00:05 and 23:45.

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).