Bus 298 in London links Arnos Grove Station and Potters Bar Railway Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 29 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 34 minutes. On a weekday it runs 52 trips in one direction, and 34 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 298 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Arnos Grove Station → Potters Bar Railway Station |
| End → start | Potters Bar Railway Station → Arnos Grove Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 29 / 26 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 34 minutes |
| Trips per day | 52 on weekdays, 34 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 20 · midday 15–20 · weekend 30 |
| First / last trip from «Arnos Grove Station» | 06:00 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Potters Bar Railway Station» | 00:20 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 298
Outbound: Arnos Grove Station → Potters Bar Railway Station
This direction has 29 stops. The route passes Ravenscraig Road, Southgate College, Green Road, Greenoak Place. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnos Grove Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Ravenscraig Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Betstyle Circus | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Betstyle Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Brookdale | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Ye Olde Cherry Tree | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Meadway (N14) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Southgate College | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Southgate | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Chase Side / Southgate High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Southgate Asda | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Avenue Road (N14) | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Monkfrith Way | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Bramley Road (N14) | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Freston Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Cockfosters Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Trent Country Park | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Coombehurst Close | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Greenoak Place | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Beech Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Waggon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Slopers Pond Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Stagg Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Park Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Highview Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Tesco | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Darkes Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Potters Bar Railway Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Potters Bar Railway Station → Arnos Grove Station
This direction has 26 stops. The route passes Tesco, Beech Hill, Bramley Road (N14), Southgate. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potters Bar Railway Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Tesco | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Highview Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Park Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Stagg Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Slopers Pond Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Waggon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Beech Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Greenoak Place | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Coombehurst Close | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Trent Country Park | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Cockfosters Station | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Freston Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Bramley Road (N14) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Monkfrith Way | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Avenue Road (N14) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Southgate Asda | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Chase Side / Southgate High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Southgate | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Southgate College | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Meadway (N14) | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Morton Way | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Brookdale | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Betstyle Circus | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Betstyle Road Arnos Grove | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 52 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 34 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Arnos Grove Station» | 06:00 — 23:50 | 07:20 — 23:50 |
| From «Potters Bar Railway Station» | 00:20 — 23:50 | 00:20 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20 minutes; midday every 15–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20; on weekends every 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 298 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Arnos Grove Station the first is at 06:00 and the last at 23:50. From Potters Bar Railway Station they are 00:20 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Arnos Grove Station to Potters Bar Railway Station take?
About 34 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
29 outbound and 26 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 298 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 34 trips in one direction, running from Arnos Grove Station between 07:20 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).