Bus SL8 in London links Uxbridge Station and White City Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 22 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 78 minutes. On a weekday it runs 138 trips in one direction, and 113 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | SL8 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Uxbridge Station → White City Bus Station |
| End → start | White City Bus Station → Uxbridge Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 22 / 24 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 78 minutes |
| Trips per day | 138 on weekdays, 113 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 7–9 · midday 7–8 · weekend 9–12 |
| First / last trip from «Uxbridge Station» | 04:30 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «White City Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus SL8
Outbound: Uxbridge Station → White City Bus Station
This direction has 22 stops. The route passes The Greenway, Southall Trinity Road, West Ealing Broadway, Acton Central Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uxbridge Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | The Greenway | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Hillingdon Heath / Lees Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Hayes End | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Uxbridge County Court | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Hayes / The Grapes | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Southall Trinity Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Southall / North Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Iron Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Ealing Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Hanwell Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | West Ealing Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Bond Street | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Ealing Broadway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Ealing Common | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Acton Old Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Acton Central Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Adelaide Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Shepherd’s Bush Market Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | White City Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: White City Bus Station → Uxbridge Station
This direction has 24 stops. The route passes Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line), Acton Central Station, West Ealing Broadway, Southall Trinity Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White City Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Shepherd’s Bush Green | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Shepherd’s Bush Market Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Adelaide Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Acton Central Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Acton Old Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Ealing Common | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Ealing Broadway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Ealing / Christchurch | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | West Ealing Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hanwell Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Ealing Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Iron Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Southall / North Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Southall Trinity Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Hayes / The Grapes | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Uxbridge County Court | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Hayes End | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hillingdon Heath / Lees Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | The Greenway | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Park Road / Uxbridge | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Belmont Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 138 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 113 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Uxbridge Station» | 04:30 — 23:50 | 04:30 — 23:50 |
| From «White City Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:50 | 00:00 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 7–9 minutes, most often every 8; midday every 7–8 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 8–9; on weekends every 9–12 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 SL8 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Uxbridge Station the first is at 04:30 and the last at 23:50. From White City Bus Station they are 00:00 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Uxbridge Station to White City Bus Station take?
About 78 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
22 outbound and 24 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus SL8 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 113 trips in one direction, running from Uxbridge Station between 04:30 and 23:50.
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).