Bus N555 in London links Heathrow Central Bus Station and The Bear. The route is 0.0 km long with 53 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 51 minutes. On a weekday it runs 6 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | N555 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Heathrow Central Bus Station → The Bear |
| End → start | The Bear → Heathrow Central Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 53 / 56 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 51 minutes |
| Trips per day | 6 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «Heathrow Central Bus Station» | 00:00 / 22:50 |
| First / last trip from «The Bear» | 00:00 / 23:00 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus N555
Outbound: Heathrow Central Bus Station → The Bear
This direction has 53 stops. The route passes Nene Road, Cordelia Road, Chessholme Road, Manor Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heathrow Central Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Nene Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Hatton Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Eastchurch Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Envoy Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Hatton Cross Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Sheffield Way | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Heathrow Terminal 4 | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Scylla Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Beacon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Long Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Bedfont Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Everest Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Cordelia Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Viscount Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | St Annes Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Scots Close | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Ashford Hospital Entrance | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Bulldog | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Salcombe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Station Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Dudley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Town Tree Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | The Ash Tree | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Chessholme Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Elgin Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Meadhurst Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Saville Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Norman Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Napier Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Windmill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Tesco | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Spelthorne Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Sunbury Cross Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | St Ignatius Church | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Nursery Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Manor Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Croysdale Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | The Three Fishes | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Church Street | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Green Way | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Highfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Roxford Close | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Russington Road | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Manygate Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Shepperton Station Approach | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Wadham Close | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Gordon Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Marshalls Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Swan Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | The Bear | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: The Bear → Heathrow Central Bus Station
This direction has 56 stops. The route passes Swan Walk, Manor Lane, Dingle Road, Everest Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hepworth Way | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Swan Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Marshalls Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Gordon Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Wadham Close | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Shepperton Station Approach | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Manygate Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Russington Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Roxford Close | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Highfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Green Way | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | The Three Fishes | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Croysdale Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Manor Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | St Ignatius Church | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Green Street | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Sunbury Cross Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Spelthorne Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Tesco | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Windmill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Napier Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Norman Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Saville Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Meadhurst Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Elgin Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Chessholme Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Dingle Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | The Ash Tree | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Town Tree Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Dudley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Station Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Salcombe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Bulldog | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Ashford Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Scots Close | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | St Annes Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Viscount Road | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Cordelia Road | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Everest Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Bedfont Road | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Long Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Beacon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Scylla Road | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Heathrow Terminal 4 | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Starlight Way | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Hatton Cross Station | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Envoy Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Cranford Lane Hatton Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Northrop Road | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Hatton Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Harlington Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 54 | Mondial Way | 0.0 km | |
| 55 | Nene Road | 0.0 km | |
| 56 | Heathrow Central Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 6 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Heathrow Central Bus Station» | 00:00 — 22:50 | — — — |
| From «The Bear» | 00:00 — 23:00 | — — — |
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 N555 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Heathrow Central Bus Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 22:50. From The Bear they are 00:00 and 23:00.
How long does the trip from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Bear take?
About 51 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
53 outbound and 56 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus N555 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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).