London Bus 187

Bus 187 in London links Central Middlesex Hospital and 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s. The route is 0.0 km long with 43 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 66 minutes. On a weekday it runs 72 trips in one direction, and 53 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 187

Outbound: Central Middlesex Hospital → 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s

This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Abbey Road North Acton, Park Parade, Allington Road, Maida Vale. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s → Central Middlesex Hospital

This direction has 41 stops. The route passes O2 Centre / Homebase, Grove End Road, Carlton Vale West Kilburn, All Souls Avenue Kensal Green. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 72 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 53 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12–16 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 14–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–20; on weekends every 18–21 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 187 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Central Middlesex Hospital the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s they are 00:10 and 23:50.

How long does the trip from Central Middlesex Hospital to 02 Centre / Sainsbury’s take?

About 66 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

43 outbound and 41 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 187 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 53 trips in one direction, running from Central Middlesex Hospital between 00:00 and 23:40.

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).