Bus SL1 in London links North Finchley Bus Station and Walthamstow Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 13 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 42 minutes. On a weekday it runs 94 trips in one direction, and 79 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | SL1 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | North Finchley Bus Station → Walthamstow Bus Station |
| End → start | Walthamstow Bus Station → North Finchley Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 13 / 13 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 42 minutes |
| Trips per day | 94 on weekdays, 79 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 9–12 · midday 10–12 · weekend 14–16 |
| First / last trip from «North Finchley Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Walthamstow Bus Station» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus SL1
Outbound: North Finchley Bus Station → Walthamstow Bus Station
This direction has 13 stops. The route passes North Finchley High Road, Beaconsfield Road / New Southgate Station, Palmers Green / Palmerston Road, Eley Trading Estate. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Finchley Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | North Finchley High Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Friern Barnet / Friern Barnet Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Beaconsfield Road / New Southgate Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Arnos Grove Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Palmers Green / Palmerston Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Angel Corner Silver Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Eley Trading Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Crooked Billet / Walthamstow Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Walthamstow / Crooked Billet Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Forest Road / The Bell | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Walthamstow Market Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Walthamstow Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Walthamstow Bus Station → North Finchley Bus Station
This direction has 13 stops. The route passes Walthamstow Market Walthamstow, Walthamstow / Crooked Billet Roundabout, Ravenside Trading Estate, Palmers Green / Green Lanes. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walthamstow Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Walthamstow Market Walthamstow | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Forest Road / The Bell | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Walthamstow / Crooked Billet Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Crooked Billet / Walthamstow Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Ravenside Trading Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Angel Corner Silver Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Palmers Green / Green Lanes | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Arnos Grove Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Beaconsfield Road / New Southgate Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Colney Hatch Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | North Finchley High Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | North Finchley Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 94 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 79 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «North Finchley Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
| From «Walthamstow Bus Station» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:49 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 10–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 14–16 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 SL1 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From North Finchley Bus Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:45. From Walthamstow Bus Station they are 00:05 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from North Finchley Bus Station to Walthamstow Bus Station take?
About 42 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
13 outbound and 13 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus SL1 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 79 trips in one direction, running from North Finchley Bus Station between 00:00 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).