Bus 270 in London links Putney Bridge Station and Madeira Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 47 minutes. On a weekday it runs 112 trips in one direction, and 89 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 270 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Putney Bridge Station → Madeira Road |
| End → start | Madeira Road → Putney Bridge Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 35 / 36 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 47 minutes |
| Trips per day | 112 on weekdays, 89 on weekends one way (109 on weekdays → Putney Bridge Station) |
| Frequency | peak 8–11 · midday 10–11 · weekend 11–15 |
| First / last trip from «Putney Bridge Station» | 00:07 / 23:56 |
| First / last trip from «Madeira Road» | 00:10 / 23:58 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 270
Outbound: Putney Bridge Station → Madeira Road
This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Street, Southside Shopping Centre, Waldron Road, Tooting / The Mitre. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Putney Bridge Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Brewhouse Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Deodar Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Skelgill Road / Wandsworth Park | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Frogmore | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Armoury Way | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Ram Street | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Southside Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Mapleton Road (SW18) | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | The Old Sergeant | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Swaffield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Henry Prince Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Earlsfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Earlsfield Station | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Isis Street | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Waldron Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Burntwood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Summerstown | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Wimbledon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Streatham Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Fairlight Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Tooting Broadway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Mitcham Road /Tooting Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Tooting / The Mitre | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Amen Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Tooting Station | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Gorringe Park Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | London Road / Figge’s Marsh | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Eveline Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Downe Road / Mitcham Library | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Mitcham Fair Green | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Three Kings Pond | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Madeira Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Madeira Road → Putney Bridge Station
This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Upper Green East, Amen Corner, Huntspill Street, The Old Sergeant. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Kings Pond | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Upper Green East | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Mitcham Fair Green | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Downe Road / Mitcham Library | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Eveline Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | London Road / Figge’s Marsh | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Gorringe Park Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Tooting Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Mitcham Road / Tooting Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Amen Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Tooting / The Mitre | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Bickley Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Tooting Broadway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Garratt Lane /Tooting Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Fairlight Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Streatham Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Wimbledon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Huntspill Street | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Burntwood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Waldron Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Isis Street | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Earlsfield Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Earlsfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Henry Prince Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Swaffield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | The Old Sergeant | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Mapleton Road (SW18) | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Southside Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Wandsworth Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Frogmore | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Skelgill Road / Wandsworth Park | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Deodar Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Brewhouse Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | St Mary’s Church / Putney Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Putney Bridge Station | 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 89 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Putney Bridge Station» | 00:07 — 23:56 | 00:06 — 23:54 |
| From «Madeira Road» | 00:10 — 23:58 | 00:10 — 23:58 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 10–11 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 9–11; on weekends every 11–15 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 270 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Putney Bridge Station the first is at 00:07 and the last at 23:56. From Madeira Road they are 00:10 and 23:58.
How long does the trip from Putney Bridge Station to Madeira Road take?
About 47 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
35 outbound and 36 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 270 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 89 trips in one direction, running from Putney Bridge 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).