Bus U5 in London links York Road (UB8) and Blyth Road Hayes. The route is 0.0 km long with 41 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 49 minutes. On a weekday it runs 87 trips in one direction, and 53 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | U5 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | York Road (UB8) → Blyth Road Hayes |
| End → start | Blyth Road Hayes → York Road (UB8) |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 41 / 38 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 49 minutes |
| Trips per day | 87 on weekdays, 53 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 11–12 · midday 11–12 · weekend 19–21 |
| First / last trip from «York Road (UB8)» | 00:00 / 23:40 |
| First / last trip from «Blyth Road Hayes» | 00:10 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus U5
Outbound: York Road (UB8) → Blyth Road Hayes
This direction has 41 stops. The route passes Uxbridge Station, Huxley Close, Apple Tree Avenue, North Road (UB7). The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York Road (UB8) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Uxbridge Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Uxbridge High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Crown Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Hinton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Whitehall School | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Cowley Mill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Ferndale Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Station Road Cowley | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Cleveland Road (UB8) | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Huxley Close | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | St Laurence Church | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Pield Heath | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Peel Way | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Hillingdon Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Colham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Violet Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Moorcroft Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Park View Road (UB8) | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Apple Tree Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Otterfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Yiewsley Library | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Yiewsley High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | West Drayton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Ferrers Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Brandville Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Church Road (UB7) | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Kings Road (UB7) | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | North Road (UB7) | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Mulberry Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Lavender Rise / Stockley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Iron Bridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Bennetsfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Roundwood Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Furzeground Way | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Stockley Park East/The Square | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Swallowfield Way | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | North Hyde Road | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Fairey Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Hayes & Harlington Station | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Blyth Road Hayes | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Blyth Road Hayes → York Road (UB8)
This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Hayes & Harlington Station, Lavender Rise / Stockley Road, Milburn Drive, St Laurence Church. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarendon Road (UB3) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hayes & Harlington Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | North Hyde Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Blyth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Swallowfield Way | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Stockley Park East/The Square | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Furzeground Way | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Longwalk Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Iron Bridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Stockley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Lavender Rise / Stockley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Mulberry Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | North Road (UB7) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Queens Road (UB7) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Church Road (UB7) | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Ferrers Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | West Drayton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Yiewsley High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Yiewsley Library | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Milburn Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Apple Tree Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Park Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Park View Road (UB8) | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Moorcroft Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Violet Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Colham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Hillingdon Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Peel Way | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | St Laurence Church | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Huxley Close | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Cleveland Road (UB8) | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Station Road Cowley | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Ferndale Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Cowley Mill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Whitehall School | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Crown Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Belmont Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | York Road (UB8) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 87 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 53 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «York Road (UB8)» | 00:00 — 23:40 | 00:00 — 23:40 |
| From «Blyth Road Hayes» | 00:10 — 23:50 | 00:10 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 19–21 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 U5 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From York Road (UB8) the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From Blyth Road Hayes they are 00:10 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from York Road (UB8) to Blyth Road Hayes take?
About 49 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
41 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus U5 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 53 trips in one direction, running from York Road (UB8) between 00:00 and 23:40.
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).