Bus 203 in London links School Road (TW3) and Elmsleigh Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 39 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 56 minutes. On a weekday it runs 56 trips in one direction, and 123 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 203 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | School Road (TW3) → Elmsleigh Bus Station |
| End → start | Elmsleigh Bus Station → School Road (TW3) |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 39 / 39 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 56 minutes |
| Trips per day | 56 on weekdays, 123 on weekends one way (53 on weekdays → School Road (TW3)) |
| Frequency | peak 20 · midday 20 · weekend 25–30 |
| First / last trip from «School Road (TW3)» | 00:25 / 23:55 |
| First / last trip from «Elmsleigh Bus Station» | 00:05 / 23:35 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 203
Outbound: School Road (TW3) → Elmsleigh Bus Station
This direction has 39 stops. The route passes Fairfields Road, Grantley Road, Bedfont Close, Viscount Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Road (TW3) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Fairfields Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Treaty Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Bell Corner / Hounslow House | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | St Michael & St Martin Church | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Wellington Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | St Pauls Church | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Hounslow West Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Great West Road / Basildene Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Henlys Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Grantley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | The Parkway Hatton | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Girling Way | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Great South West Road Hatton | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Hatton Cross Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Myrtle Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Cains Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Hazelmere Close | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | West Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Bedfont Close | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Spinney Drive East Bedfont | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Great South West Road East Bedfont | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Animal Reception Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Beacon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Long Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Bedfont Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Everest Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Cordelia Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Viscount Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | St Annes Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Scots Close | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Ashford Hospital Entrance | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Town Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Kenilworth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Shortwood Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Crooked Billet Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Kingston Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Ripley Way | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Elmsleigh Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Elmsleigh Bus Station → School Road (TW3)
This direction has 39 stops. The route passes High Street, St Annes Avenue, Spinney Drive East Bedfont, Grantley Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmsleigh Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Birch Green | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Crooked Billet Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Shortwood Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Kenilworth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Town Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Ashford Hospital Entrance | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Ashford Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Scots Close | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | St Annes Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Viscount Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Cordelia Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Everest Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Bedfont Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Long Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Beacon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Animal Reception Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Great South West Road East Bedfont | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Spinney Drive East Bedfont | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Bedfont Close | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | West Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Hazelmere Close | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Cains Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Myrtle Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Hatton Cross Station | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Girling Way | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | The Parkway Hatton | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Grantley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Henlys Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Great West Road / Renfrew Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Hounslow West Station | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | St Pauls Church | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Wellington Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | St Michael & St Martin Church | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | The Bell | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Treaty Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Hounslow High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Hounslow Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 56 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 123 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «School Road (TW3)» | 00:25 — 23:55 | 00:25 — 23:55 |
| From «Elmsleigh Bus Station» | 00:05 — 23:35 | 00:00 — 23:30 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20 minutes; midday every 20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 3–30; on weekends every 25–30 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 203 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From School Road (TW3) the first is at 00:25 and the last at 23:55. From Elmsleigh Bus Station they are 00:05 and 23:35.
How long does the trip from School Road (TW3) to Elmsleigh Bus Station take?
About 56 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
39 outbound and 39 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 203 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 123 trips in one direction, running from School Road (TW3) between 00:25 and 23:55.
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).