{"id":813,"date":"2024-06-02T19:13:26","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T19:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/?p=813"},"modified":"2026-10-16T19:33:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T19:33:54","slug":"bus-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/bus-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Bus in London: Explore and Enjoy a Magical City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your priority is to enjoy the scenery, the architecture, and the daily life in this fascinating city, then the best option is to <strong>travel by bus in London.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">London Underground<\/a> is often useful for longer distances, although it combines tunnels and surface sections. Buses let you see the streets along the way; journey times depend on traffic.<\/p>\n<p>This guide is for those who want to enjoy this magical city and explore its streets in those fabulous red buses.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy this means of transport that has become an icon of the city, as emblematic as Big Ben, The Tower Bridge, and the beautiful telephone booths; just to mention a few of these images that cinema and television have highlighted.<\/p>\n<p>Learn here how this transportation service works, the fares, and the payment methods you can use, as well as the main routes to reach a large number of places of interest, so you can better orient yourself on your next trip.<\/p>\n<p>To learn about other means of transport in London, don&#8217;t forget to visit our MEGA GUIDE.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Diagram of Bus Routes in London<\/h2>\n<p>To <strong>take a bus in London<\/strong>, start by checking three things: route number, direction and the exact stop. One street may have several nearby stops serving different destinations.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t worry, we will explain the key points you need to know to identify the appropriate routes for getting around and reaching your destination in this city, whether you are traveling as a tourist or planning to settle in London.<\/p>\n<p>At first glance, the diagram of the routes might seem a bit confusing, but there is nothing to fear.<\/p>\n<p>We will go step by step. For now, we invite you to take a close look at the map and locate the places you want to visit, identify the routes by colors, and the nearby stops.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to memorize all this. The advantage is that buses have a sign with the route identification, as we will see later.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use applications that will help you create your personalized travel plan.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/guia-red-autobuses-londres-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-737 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/guia-red-autobuses-londres-1.jpg\" alt=\"guia red autobuses de londres\" width=\"659\" height=\"467\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/guia-red-autobuses-londres-1.jpg 659w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/guia-red-autobuses-londres-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 659px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 659\/467;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><small><i>Bus routes in central London Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/content.tfl.gov.uk\/bus-route-maps\/key-bus-routes-in-central-london.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/content.tfl.gov.uk\/bus-route-maps\/key-bus-routes-in-central-london.pdf<\/a><\/i><\/small><\/p>\n<p><small>The map images retained in this guide come from its 2020 version. Use them as a visual reference, not as confirmation of current routes. Check your service on <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/maps\/bus\">TfL&#8217;s official bus maps<\/a>.<\/small><\/p>\n<h2>Payment Methods and Fares for Bus Travel in London<\/h2>\n<p>TfL buses do not accept cash. You can pay as you go with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/oyster-card\/\">Oyster Card<\/a>, a contactless bank card or a compatible phone or watch. A valid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/travelcard\/\">Travelcard<\/a> includes TfL buses: it is a travel pass, not a card with a single-journey fare.<\/p>\n<p>With Oyster or contactless, touch your payment method on the yellow reader when boarding. <strong>Do not touch out when getting off.<\/strong> Always use the same card or device; your phone and physical card count as two different payment methods. If you have a paper Travelcard, show it to the driver.<\/p>\n<p>If your bank account uses another currency, check its terms: currency conversion or fees may apply, but not all overseas cards charge the same amounts. Each adult paying as you go needs their own payment method.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Adult fare<\/th>\n<th>Until 31 October 2026<\/th>\n<th>From 1 November 2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Pay as you go \/ Hopper<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31.75<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31.85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Daily cap, bus and tram only<\/td>\n<td>\u00a35.25<\/td>\n<td>\u00a35.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weekly cap, Monday to Sunday<\/td>\n<td>\u00a324.70<\/td>\n<td>\u00a326.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>One Day Bus &amp; Tram Pass<\/td>\n<td>\u00a36.00<\/td>\n<td>\u00a36.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7 Day Bus &amp; Tram Pass<\/td>\n<td>\u00a324.70<\/td>\n<td>\u00a326.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monthly Bus &amp; Tram Pass<\/td>\n<td>\u00a394.90<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3100.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Annual Bus &amp; Tram Pass<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3988<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Hopper:<\/strong> start multiple bus or tram journeys within one hour of your first touch-in for a single fare. Touch in on each vehicle with the same payment method. The Underground is not included.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Budget example:<\/strong> until 31 October, four journeys more than an hour apart would cost \u00a37 without a cap; the bus and tram daily cap reduces this to \u00a35.25. From 1 November, the figures are \u00a37.40 before capping and \u00a35.55 afterwards. If your transfers qualify for Hopper, the cost may be lower. If you use the Underground or trains, different caps apply to the whole day&#8217;s travel.<\/p>\n<p>The pay as you go weekly cap runs from Monday to Sunday; a seven-day pass is bought with a start date. Do not confuse the two when comparing costs for a stay spanning a weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Under-11s travel free. For older children and specific discounts, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/traveling-with-kids\/\">travelling with children<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/fares\/find-fares\/bus-and-tram-fares\">TfL&#8217;s official bus and tram fares<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Get Around by Bus in London<\/h2>\n<p>To choose the right bus, check the route number and destination on the front of the vehicle. At the stop, check which routes serve it and where they are heading.<\/p>\n<p>The large letter identifying a particular stop is not the route number. If your journey planner gives you a stop with a specific letter, find that post: another stop nearby may serve the opposite direction.<\/p>\n<h3>Types of Bus Routes in London<\/h3>\n<p>Operating times depend on the route and day. Route numbers and map colours alone do not tell you when a service runs:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Service type<\/th>\n<th>How to recognise it<\/th>\n<th>What to check<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Daytime<\/td>\n<td>Route number<\/td>\n<td>First and last services at your stop.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Night<\/td>\n<td>Many routes have an N before the number<\/td>\n<td>The route may differ from the daytime service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24-hour<\/td>\n<td>Route information specifies a continuous service<\/td>\n<td>Night frequency and service changes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Local or prefixed<\/td>\n<td>Some routes combine letters and numbers<\/td>\n<td>Do not infer operating times or the whole service area from the letter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A 24-hour bus is a regular transport service; it does not mean it is a sightseeing tour. Check the service for your travel date with <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/modes\/buses\/\">TfL<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Differences in Bus Stops in London<\/h3>\n<p>At a stop, check its name, identifying letter and the routes serving it. <strong>Make yourself visible and, if you can, signal to the driver that you want to board.<\/strong> Do not rely on the old colour distinction between compulsory and request stops. Press Stop in advance when you want to get off.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-740 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/horarios-bus-londres.jpg\" alt=\"London bus schedules\" width=\"238\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 238px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 238\/150;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, at each stop, you will find diagrams or maps of the routes that pass through that point.<\/p>\n<p>So it\u2019s best to take a look to find your destination and familiarize yourself with the route.<\/p>\n<p>And to feel more secure on your trips, you can use Google Maps, so you will always know your location concerning a reference point.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, this app is constantly updated and will be useful for traveling by bus in London as well as any other means of transportation in the city.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you can consult the journey planner on the <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/plan-a-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official London transport page<\/a> to see how to get to your destination. You only need to indicate the origin and destination.<\/p>\n<p>You will see route options and estimated travel time on the screen. This planner works for all types of transportation available in the city.<\/p>\n<p>You may need a combination of two or more transportation methods to reach your destination. You can select the means of transport you prefer to compare and choose the route that best suits you.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-743 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plan-viaje-web-oficial-transporte-londres.jpg\" alt=\"plan your trip on the official London transport website\" width=\"650\" height=\"337\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/337;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For arrivals and journey planning, you can use the official <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/maps_\/tfl-go\">TfL Go<\/a> app. Google Maps and Citymapper also let you compare options; check the date and direction before travelling.<\/p>\n<p>Citymapper lets you save journeys to consult offline, but this does not mean you have live disruption information or arrivals without data. Save your itinerary while connected and check later that it is still valid. Download it for <a href=\"https:\/\/citymapper.com\/ios?lang=en\">iOS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/citymapper.com\/android?lang=en\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Essential Tips for Using the Bus Service in London<\/h2>\n<p>For a more comfortable journey:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>If you want to use the upper deck, move upstairs when it is safe. For short trips or if stairs are difficult, stay downstairs; standing on the upper deck is not allowed.<\/li>\n<li>Offer priority seats to anyone who needs one. Not all disabilities are visible.<\/li>\n<li>Press Stop before your stop. Follow the announcements and screen to keep track of the route.<\/li>\n<li>Check upcoming arrivals and allow extra time: frequency and traffic vary by route and time.<\/li>\n<li>TfL routes use low-floor vehicles with ramps. Tell the driver if you need help. Wheelchair users have priority over pushchairs in the wheelchair space; follow the driver&#8217;s instructions on sharing or making room.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a timed entry ticket, compare bus and Tube options first. You might prefer a scenic ride on the way there and a quicker connection back.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>More information is available in <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/modes\/buses\/using-buses-in-london\">TfL&#8217;s official bus guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Bus Routes in London That Take You to Tourist Spots<\/h2>\n<p>Several regular routes let you combine visits without paying for a sightseeing bus. The following three serve different areas; you do not need to ride the entire route to make use of them.<\/p>\n<p>Below are bus routes that can take you to places you want to explore at your own pace.<\/p>\n<h3>Bus Route in London L159<\/h3>\n<p>Route <strong>159<\/strong> runs between Oxford Circus and Streatham Station. These are useful sightseeing reference points, not a numbered list of all stops:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Area or reference stop<\/th>\n<th>What it is useful for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Oxford Circus<\/td>\n<td>Shopping on Oxford Street and Regent Street.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Piccadilly Circus<\/td>\n<td>The square and the Regent Street area.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Trafalgar Square<\/td>\n<td>Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Westminster \/ Parliament Square<\/td>\n<td>Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>St Thomas\u2019 Hospital \/ County Hall<\/td>\n<td>Walking access to the South Bank and London Eye.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kennington Road \/ Imperial War Museum<\/td>\n<td>The Imperial War Museum.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Brixton<\/td>\n<td>Markets and the Victoria line interchange.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The route no longer reaches Marble Arch. For Hyde Park, plan a connection or a walk from another stop; do not use the old map as confirmation of that section. Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are different squares: choose the Trafalgar stop if that is where you want to visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to choose it:<\/strong> to combine central London with Westminster or the Imperial War Museum. The bus and Hopper fares above apply according to your travel date.<\/p>\n<p>Check all stops, both directions and disruptions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/bus\/route\/159\">official route 159<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><small>The following image is retained from the 2020 version; use the official link for the current route.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-autobus-159-londres.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-746 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-autobus-159-londres.jpg\" alt=\"bus route 159 London\" width=\"600\" height=\"665\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-autobus-159-londres.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-autobus-159-londres-271x300.jpg 271w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/665;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bus route 159 Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/bus\/status\/?input=159&amp;lineIds=159&amp;direction=inbound\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transport for London<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Bus Route in London L15<\/h3>\n<p>Route <strong>15<\/strong> runs between Blackwall Station and Charing Cross Station. These are useful sightseeing reference points, not a numbered list of all stops:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Area or reference stop<\/th>\n<th>What it is useful for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Tower of London \/ Tower Hill<\/td>\n<td>The Tower of London and a walk towards Tower Bridge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monument<\/td>\n<td>The Monument to the Great Fire and the City.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>St Paul\u2019s Cathedral<\/td>\n<td>St Paul\u2019s Cathedral.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fleet Street \/ Royal Courts of Justice<\/td>\n<td>Fleet Street and the law courts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aldwych \/ Drury Lane<\/td>\n<td>Walking access to Covent Garden and the London Transport Museum.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Charing Cross<\/td>\n<td>Trafalgar Square and transport connections.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Route 15 runs along the north side of the Thames: <strong>it does not stop at Tate Modern<\/strong>. To visit from St Paul&#8217;s, walk across the river on the Millennium Bridge. A regular bus is also different from a tour with commentary or admission tickets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to choose it:<\/strong> to link a Tower of London visit with St Paul&#8217;s and the Covent Garden area. Check the stop and direction; outward and return services may use different streets.<\/p>\n<p>Check all stops, both directions and disruptions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/bus\/route\/15\">official route 15<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><small>The following image is retained from the 2020 version; use the official link for the current route.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-autobus-15-londres-1-1024x338.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-755 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-autobus-15-londres-1-1024x338.jpg\" alt=\"bus route 15 London\" width=\"580\" height=\"191\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-autobus-15-londres-1-1024x338.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-autobus-15-londres-1-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-autobus-15-londres-1-768x254.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-autobus-15-londres-1-1200x397.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-autobus-15-londres-1.jpg 1271w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 580px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 580\/191;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bus route 15 Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/bus\/route\/15\/?Input=15+towards+Trafalgar+Square&amp;direction=outbound\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transport for London<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Bus Route in London L52<\/h3>\n<p>Route <strong>52<\/strong> runs between Victoria Bus Station and Pound Lane in Willesden. These are useful sightseeing reference points, not a numbered list of all stops:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Area or reference stop<\/th>\n<th>What it is useful for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Victoria<\/td>\n<td>Local bus station and rail connections.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hyde Park Corner<\/td>\n<td>Access to the southeast corner of Hyde Park.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Knightsbridge \/ Harrods<\/td>\n<td>Shopping in Knightsbridge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Royal Albert Hall<\/td>\n<td>The concert hall and Kensington Gardens area.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kensington Palace<\/td>\n<td>Access to the palace and gardens.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notting Hill Gate<\/td>\n<td>A walk around Notting Hill.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Portobello Road Market<\/td>\n<td>The Portobello Market area.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Harrods and Portobello are shopping options; Kensington Palace and the Royal Albert Hall are cultural attractions, not shopping centres. Victoria Bus Station serves local buses; if your ticket is for a departure from Victoria Coach Station, check that station&#8217;s address separately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to choose it:<\/strong> to combine Knightsbridge, Kensington and Notting Hill. Check the direction before boarding and choose the section you need, without assuming you must travel all the way to Willesden.<\/p>\n<p>Check all stops, both directions and disruptions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/bus\/route\/52\">official route 52<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><small>The following image is retained from the 2020 version; use the official link for the current route.<\/small><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-52-metro-londres.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-758 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ruta-52-metro-londres-1024x458.jpg\" alt=\"bus route 52 London\" width=\"580\" height=\"259\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 580px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 580\/259;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bus route 52 Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/bus\/route\/52\/?Input=52+towards+Victoria&amp;direction=inbound\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transport for London<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s time to travel around London by bus!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now you know several options to get around by bus and enjoy this city at your own pace.<\/p>\n<p>Dare to design fabulous bus routes, share this information, your friends will also want to experience London to the fullest.<\/p>\n<p><small>Last reviewed: 16\/10\/2026.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your priority is to enjoy the scenery, the architecture, and the daily life in this fascinating city, then the best option is to travel by bus in London. 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