Bus W3 in London links Northumberland Park and Finsbury Park Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 52 minutes. On a weekday it runs 166 trips in one direction, and 110 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | W3 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Northumberland Park → Finsbury Park Station |
| End → start | Finsbury Park Station → Northumberland Park |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 35 / 35 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 52 minutes |
| Trips per day | 166 on weekdays, 110 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 5–7 · midday 5–6 · weekend 9–12 |
| First / last trip from «Northumberland Park» | 00:00 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Finsbury Park Station» | 00:01 / 23:51 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus W3
Outbound: Northumberland Park → Finsbury Park Station
This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Scotswood Walk, Haringey Football Club, Alexandra Palace Station, Nightingale Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northumberland Park | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Scotswood Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Gillham Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Worcester Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | White Hart Lane Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Haringey Sixth Form College | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Tottenham Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Great Cambridge Road (N17) | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | White Hart Ln Grt Cambridge Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Haringey Football Club | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | New River Sports Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Paisley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Perth Road Wood Green | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Wood Green Crown Court | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Wood Green Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | The Broadway (N22) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Barratt Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Alexandra Palace Station | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Palace Gates Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Alexandra Palace Park | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Alexandra Palace Ice Rink | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Alexandra Palace / Palm Court | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Alexandra Palace Garden Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Park Road / Alexandra Park | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Hornsey Fire Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Nightingale Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Priory Park Hornsey | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Middle Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Tottenham Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Weston Park | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Mount View Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Ossian Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Albert Road Crouch Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Tollington Park | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Finsbury Park Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Finsbury Park Station → Northumberland Park
This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Tollington Park, Nightingale Lane, Alexandra Palace Station, Haringey Football Club. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finsbury Park Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Tollington Park | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Hanley Rd / Stapleton Hall Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Victoria Road (N4) | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Ossian Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Mount View Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Weston Park | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Tottenham Lane YMCA | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Palace Road (N8) | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Nightingale Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Hornsey Fire Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Park Road / Alexandra Park | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Alexandra Palace Garden Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Alexandra Palace / Palm Court | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Alexandra Palace Ice Rink | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Alexandra Palace Park | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Palace Gates Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Alexandra Palace Station | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Barratt Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Wood Green Station / River Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Redvers Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Wood Green Crown Court | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Solway Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Paisley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | New River Sports Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Haringey Football Club | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | White Hart Ln Grt Cambridge Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Great Cambridge Road (N17) | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Tottenham Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Haringey Sixth Form College | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | White Hart Lane Station | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Tottenham High Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Gillham Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Scotswood Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Northumberland Park | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 166 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 110 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Northumberland Park» | 00:00 — 23:50 | 00:00 — 23:50 |
| From «Finsbury Park Station» | 00:01 — 23:51 | 00:01 — 23:51 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 5–7 minutes, most often every 6; midday every 5–6 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 6–7; 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 W3 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Northumberland Park the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:50. From Finsbury Park Station they are 00:01 and 23:51.
How long does the trip from Northumberland Park to Finsbury Park Station take?
About 52 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
35 outbound and 35 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus W3 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 110 trips in one direction, running from Northumberland Park between 00:00 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).