Bus X442 in London links Elmsleigh Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The route is 0.0 km long with 16 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 24 minutes. On a weekday it runs 28 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | X442 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Elmsleigh Bus Station → Heathrow Terminal 5 |
| End → start | Heathrow Terminal 5 → Elmsleigh Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 16 / 18 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 24 minutes |
| Trips per day | 28 on weekdays one way (31 on weekdays → Elmsleigh Bus Station) |
| Frequency | peak 30–60 · midday 30–60 |
| First / last trip from «Elmsleigh Bus Station» | 03:55 / 19:54 |
| First / last trip from «Heathrow Terminal 5» | 05:00 / 23:30 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus X442
Outbound: Elmsleigh Bus Station → Heathrow Terminal 5
This direction has 16 stops. The route passes Edgell Road, Sweeps Bridge, Hurstdene Avenue, Staines Railway Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmsleigh Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Edgell Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Carlyle Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Wheatsheaf Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Sweeps Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Florence Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Lansdowne Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Hurstdene Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Worple Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Knowle Green | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Staines Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Staines Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | London Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Birch Green | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Horton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Heathrow Terminal 5 | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Heathrow Terminal 5 → Elmsleigh Bus Station
This direction has 18 stops. The route passes Horton Road, Staines Railway Station, Hurstdene Avenue, Wheatsheaf Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heathrow Terminal 5 | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Horton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Birch Green | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Kingston Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | London Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Staines Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Staines Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Knowle Green | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Worple Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Hurstdene Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Lansdowne Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Florence Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Sweeps Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Wheatsheaf Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Carlyle Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Park Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Edgell Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Elmsleigh Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 28 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Elmsleigh Bus Station» | 03:55 — 19:54 | — — — |
| From «Heathrow Terminal 5» | 05:00 — 23:30 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30–60 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 30–60 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30–90.
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 X442 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Elmsleigh Bus Station the first is at 03:55 and the last at 19:54. From Heathrow Terminal 5 they are 05:00 and 23:30.
How long does the trip from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5 take?
About 24 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
16 outbound and 18 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus X442 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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).