Bus 389 in London links The Spires and Western Way. The route is 0.0 km long with 14 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 12 minutes. On a weekday it runs 5 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 389 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | The Spires → Western Way |
| End → start | Western Way → The Spires |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 14 / 14 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 12 minutes |
| Trips per day | 5 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «The Spires» | 10:17 / 14:17 |
| First / last trip from «Western Way» | 10:29 / 14:29 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 389
Outbound: The Spires → Western Way
This direction has 14 stops. The route passes Salisbury Road, High Barnet Station / Meadway, Underhill, Sherrards Way. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Spires | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Salisbury Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Barnet High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Barnet High St / Barnet Church | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | High Barnet Station / Meadway | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | High Barnet Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Underhill | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Underhill | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Westcombe Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Fairfield Way | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Sherrards Way | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Sherrards Way | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | The Linkway | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Western Way | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Western Way → The Spires
This direction has 14 stops. The route passes The Linkway, Grasvenor Avenue Infants School, Westcombe Drive, Barnet Church. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Way | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | The Linkway | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Grasvenor Avenue Infants School | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Barnet Playing Fields | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Grasvenor Avenue Infants School | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Fairfield Way | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Fairfield Way | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Westcombe Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Barnet Hill / Underhill | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | High Barnet Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Barnet Church | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Barnet High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | St. Albans Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | The Spires | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 5 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «The Spires» | 10:17 — 14:17 | — — — |
| From «Western Way» | 10:29 — 14:29 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: midday every 60 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 389 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From The Spires the first is at 10:17 and the last at 14:17. From Western Way they are 10:29 and 14:29.
How long does the trip from The Spires to Western Way take?
About 12 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
14 outbound and 14 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 389 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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).