Bus 205 in London links Portman Street / Selfridges and Bow Church. The route is 0.0 km long with 44 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 79 minutes. On a weekday it runs 112 trips in one direction, and 92 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 205 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Portman Street / Selfridges → Bow Church |
| End → start | Bow Church → Portman Street / Selfridges |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 44 / 47 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 79 minutes |
| Trips per day | 112 on weekdays, 92 on weekends one way (116 on weekdays → Portman Street / Selfridges) |
| Frequency | peak 8–10 · midday 9–11 · weekend 11–13 |
| First / last trip from «Portman Street / Selfridges» | 00:07 / 23:54 |
| First / last trip from «Bow Church» | 00:08 / 23:56 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 205
Outbound: Portman Street / Selfridges → Bow Church
This direction has 44 stops. The route passes George Street (W1), British Library, Old Street Station, The East London Mosque. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portman Street / Selfridges | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | George Street (W1) | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Dorset Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Old Marylebone Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Baker Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Harley Street | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Regent’s Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Great Portland Street | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Warren Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Euston Square | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Euston Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | British Library | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Kings Cross Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Penton Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Penton Street | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Angel Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Angel Islington / City Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Central Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Windsor Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Moorfields Eye Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Old Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Shoreditch Fire Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Pitfield Street Shoreditch | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Shoreditch High Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Commercial Street / Worship St | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Primrose Street | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Liverpool Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | St Botolph Street | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Aldgate East | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Altab Ali Park | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | The East London Mosque | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Booth Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Stepney Green | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Stepney Green Station | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Bancroft Road / Ocean Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Queen Mary / University Of London | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Regents Canal | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Mile End | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Coborn Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Bow Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Bow Church Station | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Bow Church | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Bow Church → Portman Street / Selfridges
This direction has 47 stops. The route passes Bow Church Station, Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital, Old Street Station, British Library. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bow Church | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Bow Church Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Bow Road Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Coborn Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Mile End | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Regents Canal | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Queen Mary / University Of London | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Ocean Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Stepney Green Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Stepney Green | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Booth Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Sidney Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | The East London Mosque | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Altab Ali Park | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Aldgate East | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Duke’s Place | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Liverpool Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Primrose Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Shoreditch High Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Curtain Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Ravey Street | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Old Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Old Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Moorfields Eye Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Windsor Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Central Street | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Angel Islington | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Pentonville Road / Baron St | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Penton Street / Chapel Market | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Penton Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Kings Cross / Caledonian Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | St Pancras International Station | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | British Library | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Euston Station | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Euston Square | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | University College Hosp /Warren Street Stn | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Warren Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Great Portland Street | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Regent’s Park Station | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Harley Street | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Baker Street Station | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Dorset Street | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Portman Square | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Portman Street | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Marble Arch | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 112 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 92 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Portman Street / Selfridges» | 00:07 — 23:54 | 00:06 — 23:53 |
| From «Bow Church» | 00:08 — 23:56 | 00:10 — 23:59 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–10 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–11 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10; on weekends every 11–13 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 205 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Portman Street / Selfridges the first is at 00:07 and the last at 23:54. From Bow Church they are 00:08 and 23:56.
How long does the trip from Portman Street / Selfridges to Bow Church take?
About 79 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
44 outbound and 47 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 205 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 92 trips in one direction, running from Portman Street / Selfridges between 00:06 and 23:53.
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).