London Bus 461

Bus 461 in London links Cromwell Road Bus Station and Heriot Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 67 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 79 minutes. On a weekday it runs 43 trips in one direction, and 22 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 461

Outbound: Cromwell Road Bus Station → Heriot Road

This direction has 67 stops. The route passes Kingston Station, Molesey Avenue, Annett Road, Addlestone Railway Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Heriot Road → Cromwell Road Bus Station

This direction has 69 stops. The route passes Guildford Street, Crouch Oak Lane, Ashley Close, Molesey 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 43 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 22 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 18–23 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20–40; on weekends every 30–60 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 461 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Cromwell Road Bus Station the first is at 06:40 and the last at 23:10. From Heriot Road they are 06:15 and 22:00.

How long does the trip from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Heriot Road take?

About 79 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

67 outbound and 69 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 461 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 22 trips in one direction, running from Cromwell Road Bus Station between 08:01 and 21:00.

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).