London Bus 98

Bus 98 in London links Pound Lane / Willesden Bus Garage and Red Lion Square. The route is 0.0 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 72 minutes. On a weekday it runs 127 trips in one direction, and 101 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 98

Outbound: Pound Lane / Willesden Bus Garage → Red Lion Square

This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Willesden Bus Garage, Plympton Avenue, Hall Road, Marble Arch Station / Edgware Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Red Lion Square → Pound Lane / Willesden Bus Garage

This direction has 36 stops. The route passes High Holborn, Marble Arch, Hall Road, Willesden Lane Kilburn. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 127 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 101 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 7–9 minutes, most often every 8; midday every 7–9 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 9–11; on weekends every 10–12 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 98 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Pound Lane / Willesden Bus Garage the first is at 05:25 and the last at 23:50. From Red Lion Square they are 00:07 and 23:59.

How long does the trip from Pound Lane / Willesden Bus Garage to Red Lion Square take?

About 72 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

35 outbound and 36 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 98 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 101 trips in one direction, running from Pound Lane / Willesden Bus Garage between 05:25 and 23:50.

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).