Bus 74 in London links Putney Exchange and Baker Street Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 36 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 69 minutes. On a weekday it runs 107 trips in one direction, and 90 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 74 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Putney Exchange → Baker Street Station |
| End → start | Baker Street Station → Putney Exchange |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 36 / 38 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 69 minutes |
| Trips per day | 107 on weekdays, 90 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 8–12 · midday 10–11 · weekend 10–14 |
| First / last trip from «Putney Exchange» | 00:09 / 23:57 |
| First / last trip from «Baker Street Station» | 00:09 / 23:57 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 74
Outbound: Putney Exchange → Baker Street Station
This direction has 36 stops. The route passes St Mary’s Church / Putney Pier, Fulham Cross, West Cromwell Road / Tesco, Harrods. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Putney Exchange | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | St Mary’s Church / Putney Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Fulham High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Bishops Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Kingwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Fulham Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Lillie Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Bothwell Street | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Fulham Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Fulham Pools | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Mulgrave Road Fulham | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | North End Road West Kensington | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Empress State Building / West Brompton | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | West Brompton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Earls Court Square | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Earl’s Court Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | West Cromwell Road / Tesco | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Earls Court Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Collingham Road / Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Gloucester Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Natural History Museum /Queens Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | South Kensington Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Victoria and Albert Museum | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Brompton Square | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Harrods | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Knightsbridge Station | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Hyde Park Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | London Hilton Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Dorchester Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Marble Arch Station / Park Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Portman Street / Selfridges | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | George Street (W1) | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Dorset Street | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Old Marylebone Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Baker Street Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Baker Street Station → Putney Exchange
This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Dorset Street, Victoria and Albert Museum, Earl’s Court Station, Lillie Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker Street Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Dorset Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Portman Square | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Orchard Street / Selfridges | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Marble Arch Station / Park Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Dorchester Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | London Hilton Hotel | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Hyde Park Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Knightsbridge Station / Harrods | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Brompton Square | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Victoria and Albert Museum | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | South Kensington Station | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Queensberry Place | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Natural History Museum /Cromwell Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Gloucester Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Ashburn Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Cromwell Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Cromwell Road / Earls Court Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Nevern Place | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Earl’s Court Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Earls Court Road / Old Brompton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Redcliffe Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | West Brompton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Empress State Building / West Brompton | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | North End Road West Kensington | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Mulgrave Road Fulham | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Fulham Pools | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Fulham Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Lillie Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Fulham Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Kingwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Lambrook Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Bishops Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Fulham Road (SW6) | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Fulham High St / New Kings Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Street | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | St Mary’s Church / Putney Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Putney Exchange | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 107 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 90 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Putney Exchange» | 00:09 — 23:57 | 00:09 — 23:57 |
| From «Baker Street Station» | 00:09 — 23:57 | 00:09 — 23:57 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–12 minutes, most often every 11; midday every 10–11 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 11–12; on weekends every 10–14 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 74 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Putney Exchange the first is at 00:09 and the last at 23:57. From Baker Street Station they are 00:09 and 23:57.
How long does the trip from Putney Exchange to Baker Street Station take?
About 69 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
36 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 74 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 90 trips in one direction, running from Putney Exchange between 00:09 and 23:57.
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).