Bus W5 in London links Archway Station and Harringay Sainsbury’s. The route is 0.0 km long with 26 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 29 minutes. On a weekday it runs 81 trips in one direction, and 98 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | W5 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Archway Station → Harringay Sainsbury’s |
| End → start | Harringay Sainsbury’s → Archway Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 26 / 27 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 29 minutes |
| Trips per day | 81 on weekdays, 98 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 10–12 · midday 11–12 · weekend 18–30 |
| First / last trip from «Archway Station» | 06:24 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Harringay Sainsbury’s» | 06:35 / 23:40 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus W5
Outbound: Archway Station → Harringay Sainsbury’s
This direction has 26 stops. The route passes Whittington Hosp / Magdala Ave, Alford House, Tottenham Lane YMCA, Harringay Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archway Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Whittington Hosp / Magdala Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Cromwell Avenue (N6) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Archway Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Fitzwarren Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Hornsey Lane Crouch End | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Stanhope Road / Crouch End | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Alford House | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Shepherd’s Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Coolhurst Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Wolseley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Tivoli Road Crouch End | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Crouch End Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Tottenham Lane YMCA | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Weston Park | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Mayfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Weston Park Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Stationers Park | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Mount View Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Harringay Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Stapleton Hall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Oakfield Road Stroud Green | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Finsbury Park / Hornsey Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Endymion Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Green Lanes / Harringay | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Harringay Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Harringay Sainsbury’s → Archway Station
This direction has 27 stops. The route passes Endymion Road, Stapleton Hall Road, Hornsey Library, Maybury Mews. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harringay Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Endymion Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Finsbury Park / Endymion Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Finsbury Park / Hornsey Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Oakfield Road Stroud Green | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Mount View Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Harringay Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Stapleton Hall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Ridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Uplands Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Weston Park Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Weston Park | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Bourne Road Crouch End | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Hornsey Library | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Crouch End Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Wolseley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Coolhurst Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Shepherd’s Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Stanhope Road / Crouch End | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Maybury Mews | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hornsey Lane Crouch End | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Fitzwarren Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Archway Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Cromwell Avenue (N6) | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Highgate Hill / Hornsey Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Whittington Hosp / Magdala Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Archway Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 81 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 98 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Archway Station» | 06:24 — 23:50 | 07:30 — 23:50 |
| From «Harringay Sainsbury’s» | 06:35 — 23:40 | 07:30 — 23:40 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 18–30 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 W5 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Archway Station the first is at 06:24 and the last at 23:50. From Harringay Sainsbury’s they are 06:35 and 23:40.
How long does the trip from Archway Station to Harringay Sainsbury’s take?
About 29 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
26 outbound and 27 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus W5 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 98 trips in one direction, running from Archway Station between 07:30 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).