Bus 209 in London links Mortlake Bus Station and Lonsdale Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 12 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 10 minutes. On a weekday it runs 41 trips in one direction, and 41 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 209 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Mortlake Bus Station → Lonsdale Road |
| End → start | Lonsdale Road → Mortlake Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 12 / 12 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 10 minutes |
| Trips per day | 41 on weekdays, 41 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 23–34 · midday 30–31 · weekend 28–31 |
| First / last trip from «Mortlake Bus Station» | 00:20 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Lonsdale Road» | 00:08 / 23:38 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 209
Outbound: Mortlake Bus Station → Lonsdale Road
This direction has 12 stops. The route passes Avondale Road, Barnes Bridge, Barnes Pond, Barnes / Red Lion. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mortlake Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Avondale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | White Hart Lane (SW14) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Barnes Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Barnes High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Barnes Pond | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Glebe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Barnes / Red Lion | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Newport Road Barnes | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Washington Road Barnes | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | The Spinney | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Lonsdale Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Lonsdale Road → Mortlake Bus Station
This direction has 12 stops. The route passes The Spinney, Newport Road Barnes, Glebe Road, Barnes High Street. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lonsdale Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | The Spinney | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Washington Road Barnes | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Newport Road Barnes | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Barnes / Red Lion | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Glebe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Barnes Pond | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Barnes High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Barnes Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | White Hart Lane (SW14) | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Avondale Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Mortlake Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 41 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 41 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Mortlake Bus Station» | 00:20 — 23:50 | 00:20 — 23:50 |
| From «Lonsdale Road» | 00:08 — 23:38 | 00:08 — 23:38 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 23–34 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 30–31 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30; on weekends every 28–31 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 209 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Mortlake Bus Station the first is at 00:20 and the last at 23:50. From Lonsdale Road they are 00:08 and 23:38.
How long does the trip from Mortlake Bus Station to Lonsdale Road take?
About 10 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
12 outbound and 12 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 209 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 41 trips in one direction, running from Mortlake Bus Station between 00:20 and 23:50.
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).