London Bus 278

Bus 278 in London links Heathrow Central Bus Station and Ruislip. The route is 0.0 km long with 48 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 63 minutes. On a weekday it runs 74 trips in one direction, and 59 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 278

Outbound: Heathrow Central Bus Station → Ruislip

This direction has 48 stops. The route passes Newport Road, Millington Road, Rosedale Park, Grosvenor Crescent. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Ruislip → Heathrow Central Bus Station

This direction has 42 stops. The route passes Midcroft, Grosvenor Crescent, Park Road (UB4), Hayes & Harlington Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 74 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 59 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12–19 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 11–17 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–19; on weekends every 17–21 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 278 cost?

1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Heathrow Central Bus Station the first is at 00:15 and the last at 23:45. From Ruislip they are 03:00 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Ruislip take?

About 63 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

48 outbound and 42 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 278 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 59 trips in one direction, running from Heathrow Central Bus Station between 00:15 and 23:45.

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).