Bus 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

Ealing is served by dozens of Transport for London (TfL) routes, covering every corner of the borough and linking nearby towns:

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, 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.

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. All routes accept contactless payment and Oyster.

Hopper Fare: This lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys for free within one hour of first tapping your card. No cash is accepted 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, audio announcements for the next stop, 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.

Why Use the Bus?

  • Affordable: One of the cheapest ways to get around London, especially with the Hopper fare.
  • Frequent & Flexible: Services reach parts of Ealing not directly served by the Tube or rail.
  • Scenic: Sit upstairs on a double-decker to enjoy views of Ealing's parks, historic buildings, and high streets.

Whether you're heading to work, shopping in Ealing Broadway, visiting Walpole Park, or connecting to Heathrow, buses provide a simple and budget-friendly way to travel across the borough and beyond.