Bus 291 in London links Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance and Garland Road Clinic. The route is 0.0 km long with 16 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 22 minutes. On a weekday it runs 94 trips in one direction, and 70 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 291 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance → Garland Road Clinic |
| End → start | Garland Road Clinic → Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 16 / 24 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 22 minutes |
| Trips per day | 94 on weekdays, 70 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 9–14 · midday 10–12 · weekend 11–20 |
| First / last trip from «Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Garland Road Clinic» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 291
Outbound: Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance → Garland Road Clinic
This direction has 16 stops. The route passes Queen Elizabeth Hospital / Main Entrance, Calderwood Street, Burrage Road / Arthur Grove, Robert Street / Plumstead. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Queen Elizabeth Hospital / Main Entrance | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Repository Road / Artillery Place | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Artillery Place / Frances Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Calderwood Street | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Woolwich Arsenal Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenal | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Burrage Road / Arthur Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Foxfield Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Glyndon Community Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Robert Street / Plumstead | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Griffin Road / Brewery Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Heavitree Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Plumstead Common / The Ship | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Plumstead Common Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Garland Road Clinic | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Garland Road Clinic → Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance
This direction has 24 stops. The route passes Landstead Road, Barden Street, Heavitree Road, Woolwich Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garland Road Clinic | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Landstead Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Warland Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | High Grove / Voce Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Flaxton Road / Voce Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Duncroft | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Barden Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Timbercroft Lane / Pegwell St. | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Plumstead Common Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Plumstead Common / The Ship | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Plumstead Common / The Ship | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Heavitree Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Brewery Road (SE18) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Glyndon Community Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Foxfield Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Burrage Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Woolwich Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Woolwich Arsenal Station | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | The Woolwich Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Artillery Place / Frances Street | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Repository Road / Artillery Place | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Queen Elizabeth Hospital / Main Entrance | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 94 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 70 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
| From «Garland Road Clinic» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–14 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 10–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 11–20 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 291 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:45. From Garland Road Clinic they are 00:05 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance to Garland Road Clinic take?
About 22 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
16 outbound and 24 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 291 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 70 trips in one direction, running from Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance between 00:00 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).