London Bus 442

Bus 442 in London links The Holly Tree and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 41 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 51 minutes. On a weekday it runs 36 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 442

Outbound: The Holly Tree → Heathrow Central Bus Station

This direction has 41 stops. The route passes St Jude’s Cemetery, Mullens Road, High Street, Viscount Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Heathrow Central Bus Station → The Holly Tree

This direction has 39 stops. The route passes Horton Road North, Viscount Road, Kingston Road, Mullens Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 36 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30 minutes; midday every 30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30–69.

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 442 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From The Holly Tree the first is at 03:10 and the last at 22:51. From Heathrow Central Bus Station they are 05:05 and 23:49.

How long does the trip from The Holly Tree to Heathrow Central Bus Station take?

About 51 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

41 outbound and 39 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 442 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).