London Bus 22

Bus 22 in London links Putney Common and Margaret Street /Oxford Circus. The route is 0.0 km long with 33 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 69 minutes. On a weekday it runs 104 trips in one direction, and 88 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 22

Outbound: Putney Common → Margaret Street /Oxford Circus

This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Commondale, Munster Road Parsons Green, Hobury Street / Worlds End, Cadogan Gardens /Sloane Square. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Margaret Street /Oxford Circus → Putney Common

This direction has 32 stops. The route passes Oxford Circus Station, Sloane Street / Knightsbridge Station, Chelsea Old Town Hall, Irene Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 104 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 88 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 7–10 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–12; on weekends every 10–15 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 22 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Putney Common the first is at 06:10 and the last at 23:55. From Margaret Street /Oxford Circus they are 05:35 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Putney Common to Margaret Street /Oxford Circus take?

About 69 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

33 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 22 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 88 trips in one direction, running from Putney Common between 06:10 and 23:55.

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).