London Bus 13

Bus 13 in London links North Finchley Bus Station and Victoria Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 51 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 85 minutes. On a weekday it runs 119 trips in one direction, and 115 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 13

Outbound: North Finchley Bus Station → Victoria Station

This direction has 51 stops. The route passes Christchurch Avenue West Finchley, Temple Fortune Lane, West End Lane Frognal, London Central Mosque. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Victoria Station → North Finchley Bus Station

This direction has 51 stops. The route passes Grosvenor Gardens (SW1), Alpha Close, West End Lane Frognal, Childs Way. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 119 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 115 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–10 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10; on weekends every 9–10 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 13 cost?

1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From North Finchley Bus Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From Victoria Station they are 00:11 and 23:48.

How long does the trip from North Finchley Bus Station to Victoria Station take?

About 85 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

51 outbound and 51 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 13 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 115 trips in one direction, running from North Finchley Bus Station 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).