Bus Travel in Ealing
Ealing's extensive bus network makes it easy to travel around the borough and beyond. With frequent services, 24-hour routes, and good connections to Underground, rail, and Elizabeth line stations, buses are a practical and affordable way to explore or commute.
Local Bus Routes
- Main east-west services – Routes such as E1, E2, E3, E8, E10, E11 connect Ealing Broadway with Greenford, Brentford, West Ealing, and Northfields.
- North-south links – Buses like the 65, 207, 607, 427, 297 and 483 run between Acton, Southall, Hanwell, Hanger Lane, and Shepherd's Bush.
- Express services – The 607 offers a limited-stop link along Uxbridge Road between Shepherd's Bush and Uxbridge.
- Night buses – Routes including the N7, N11, N207, N266 provide safe and reliable transport through the night, especially at weekends.
All routes accept contactless payment and Oyster, with a flat single fare (including the Hopper option, which gives unlimited changes within one hour).
Key Hubs & Interchanges
- Ealing Broadway Station – Major interchange for buses to Acton, Hanwell, Greenford, and beyond.
- Southall Broadway – A lively hub with frequent services towards Heathrow, Hounslow, and central London.
- Acton Town – Handy for changing between buses, the Piccadilly line, and Overground services.
Tickets & Payment
- A flat fare applies across London, and the Hopper fare lets you change buses or trams as often as you like within one hour for no extra cost.
- Contactless and Oyster are accepted on all services – no cash is taken on board.
Accessibility & Comfort
- All TfL buses in Ealing are low-floor and wheelchair accessible, with dedicated spaces for prams and mobility users.
- Modern buses feature digital displays, announcements, and USB charging points on some routes.
Extras & Tips
- Live arrival times are shown at many stops and on the free TfL Go app.
- Bus lanes along Uxbridge Road and other key corridors keep services moving during busy periods.
- Consider combining buses with Tube or rail for the quickest journeys, especially during peak hours.