London Bus 188

Bus 188 in London links North Greenwich Station and Tottenham Court Road Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 48 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 85 minutes. On a weekday it runs 126 trips in one direction, and 109 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 188

Outbound: North Greenwich Station → Tottenham Court Road Station

This direction has 48 stops. The route passes Boord Street, Deptford High Street, Neptune St / St Olaves Estate, Twr Bridge Rd/Bricklayers Arms. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Tottenham Court Road Station → North Greenwich Station

This direction has 49 stops. The route passes Museum Street, Twr Bridge Rd/Bricklayers Arms, Surrey Quays Road, Deptford High Street. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 126 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 109 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–11; 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 188 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From North Greenwich Station the first is at 00:06 and the last at 23:54. From Tottenham Court Road Station they are 00:06 and 23:54.

How long does the trip from North Greenwich Station to Tottenham Court Road Station take?

About 85 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

48 outbound and 49 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 188 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 109 trips in one direction, running from North Greenwich Station between 00:06 and 23:54.

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).