Bus 72 in London links Brunel Road and Hammersmith Bridge Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 24 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 54 minutes. On a weekday it runs 108 trips in one direction, and 93 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 72 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Brunel Road → Hammersmith Bridge Road |
| End → start | Hammersmith Bridge Road → Brunel Road |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 24 / 25 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 54 minutes |
| Trips per day | 108 on weekdays, 93 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 10 · midday 10 · weekend 12–15 |
| First / last trip from «Brunel Road» | 00:03 / 23:51 |
| First / last trip from «Hammersmith Bridge Road» | 00:10 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 72
Outbound: Brunel Road → Hammersmith Bridge Road
This direction has 24 stops. The route passes The Fairway (W3), Du Cane Road / Wood Lane, Ellerslie Road, Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line). The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunel Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | The Fairway (W3) | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | East Acton Stn / Erconwald St | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | East Acton Station / Fitzneal Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Wulfstan Street | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Hammersmith Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Du Cane Road / Wood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Cavell House | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | White City Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Westway | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Commonwealth Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Ellerslie Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Bloemfontein Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Loftus Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Shepherd’s Bush Market Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Shepherd’s Bush Green / Uxbridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Goldhawk Rd /Shepherds Bush Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Blythe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Brook Green Hammersmith | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hammersmith Library | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Hammersmith Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Hammersmith Bridge Road → Brunel Road
This direction has 25 stops. The route passes Hammersmith Bridge Road, Goldhawk Rd /Shepherds Bush Rd, Wormholt Road East Acton, South Africa Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Hammersmith Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Hammersmith Library | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Brook Green Hammersmith | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Blythe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Goldhawk Rd /Shepherds Bush Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Shepherd’s Bush Green | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Shepherd’s Bush Market Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Adelaide Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Galloway Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Wormholt Road East Acton | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Bryony Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Commonwealth Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Mandela Close | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | South Africa Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Cavell House | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Du Cane Road / Wood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Hammersmith Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Wulfstan Street | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | East Acton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | The Fairway (W3) | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Long Drive (W3) | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Brunel Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 108 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 93 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Brunel Road» | 00:03 — 23:51 | 00:03 — 23:51 |
| From «Hammersmith Bridge Road» | 00:10 — 23:50 | 00:00 — 23:48 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10 minutes; midday every 10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10; on weekends every 12–15 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 72 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Brunel Road the first is at 00:03 and the last at 23:51. From Hammersmith Bridge Road they are 00:10 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Brunel Road to Hammersmith Bridge Road take?
About 54 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
24 outbound and 25 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 72 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 93 trips in one direction, running from Brunel Road between 00:03 and 23:51.
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).