Bus 272 in London links Cavendish Road (W4) and Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line). The route is 0.0 km long with 31 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 51 minutes. On a weekday it runs 76 trips in one direction, and 65 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 272 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Cavendish Road (W4) → Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) |
| End → start | Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) → Cavendish Road (W4) |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 31 / 29 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 51 minutes |
| Trips per day | 76 on weekdays, 65 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 14–15 · midday 13–15 · weekend 15–30 |
| First / last trip from «Cavendish Road (W4)» | 00:10 / 23:55 |
| First / last trip from «Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line)» | 00:07 / 23:52 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 272
Outbound: Cavendish Road (W4) → Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line)
This direction has 31 stops. The route passes Chiswick, Dolman Road, First Avenue (W3), Hammersmith Hospital. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavendish Road (W4) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Chiswick | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Lawford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Chesterfield Road (W4) | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Barrowgate Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Chiswick Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Turnham Green/Sutton Lane Nth | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Turnham Green Church | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Dolman Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | The Orchard | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Turnham Green | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Abinger Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Larden Road / Factory Quarter | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Second Avenue (W3) | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | First Avenue (W3) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Uxbridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | St Saviour’s Church (W3) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Hilary Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Western Avenue/Savoy Circus | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | East Acton Station / Fitzneal Street | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Wulfstan Street | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Hammersmith Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Du Cane Road / Wood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Cavell House | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | South Africa Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | White City | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Ariel Way / White City Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Uxbridge Rd / Westfield Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Shepherd’s Bush Green / Uxbridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) → Cavendish Road (W4)
This direction has 29 stops. The route passes Uxbridge Rd / Westfield Shopping Centre, Hammersmith Hospital, Steventon Road, Turnham Green. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shepherd’s Bush Green | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Uxbridge Rd / Westfield Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Ariel Way / White City Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | White City | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | South Africa Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Cavell House | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Du Cane Road / Wood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Hammersmith Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Wulfstan Street | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | East Acton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Western Avenue/Savoy Circus | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | East Acton Lane / Old Oak Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hemlock Road East Acton | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Steventon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Uxbridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Third Avenue (W3) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Larden Road / Factory Quarter | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Abinger Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Turnham Green | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Esmond Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Fishers Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Turnham Green Church | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Chiswick Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Barrowgate Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Chesterfield Road (W4) | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Lawford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Grove Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Cavendish Road (W4) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 76 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 65 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Cavendish Road (W4)» | 00:10 — 23:55 | 00:10 — 23:55 |
| From «Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line)» | 00:07 — 23:52 | 00:07 — 23:52 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 14–15 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 13–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15; on weekends every 15–30 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 272 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Cavendish Road (W4) the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:55. From Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) they are 00:07 and 23:52.
How long does the trip from Cavendish Road (W4) to Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line) take?
About 51 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
31 outbound and 29 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 272 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 65 trips in one direction, running from Cavendish Road (W4) between 00:10 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).