London Bus 142

Bus 142 in London links Watford Junction Railway Station and Brent Cross Shopping Centre. The route is 0.0 km long with 58 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 78 minutes. On a weekday it runs 88 trips in one direction, and 63 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 142

Outbound: Watford Junction Railway Station → Brent Cross Shopping Centre

This direction has 58 stops. The route passes St John’s Road, Police Station Lane, Willow Court, Watling Avenue Burnt Oak. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Brent Cross Shopping Centre → Watford Junction Railway Station

This direction has 56 stops. The route passes Tilling Road, Stag Lane (HA8), Farnsworth Drive, Merry Hill 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 88 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 63 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–13 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12; on weekends every 12–20 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 142 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Watford Junction Railway Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:30. From Brent Cross Shopping Centre they are 00:05 and 23:35.

How long does the trip from Watford Junction Railway Station to Brent Cross Shopping Centre take?

About 78 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

58 outbound and 56 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 142 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 63 trips in one direction, running from Watford Junction Railway Station between 00:00 and 23:30.

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).