Eleven London bus routes change Saturday
Changes affect frequency and timetables for routes across the capital starting 19 September 2026.
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Transport for London (TfL) is introducing timetable changes for eleven bus routes across the capital from Saturday, 19 September 2026. The adjustments aim to better reflect current traffic conditions and address temporary disruptions caused by roadworks.
Frequency Increases and Reductions
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Route 52 will experience an increase in its Saturday daytime frequency, with buses running every 8 to 9 minutes. Evening and all-day Sunday services for this route will maintain a 10-minute interval, while weekday daytime services will also continue at 10-minute intervals. The night service will operate every 30 minutes throughout the week.
Route 214 will see its daytime frequency reduced on Mondays to Saturdays, with services running every 10 minutes. Evening and all-day Sunday services on route 214 will continue to operate every 12 minutes. Night services will run every 30 minutes from Sunday to Thursday, and every 12 minutes on Friday and Saturday nights.
Route C3 will have its frequency restored to every 10 minutes during weekday and Saturday daytime. Evening and all-day Sunday services for route C3 will run every 15 minutes. Route 268 will also see its frequency restored to every 15 minutes during Monday to Saturday daytime, and every 20 minutes in the evenings and all day on Sundays.
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Temporary Timetables Due to Roadworks
Routes 125 and 226 will operate under temporary timetables due to ongoing roadworks. For route 125, buses will run every 11 minutes during weekday and Saturday daytime. Evening and Sunday services on route 125 will remain unchanged. Route 226 will have buses running every 13 minutes during weekday and Saturday daytime, with no changes to evening or Sunday services.
Other Route Revisions
Several other routes will have their timetables revised to better reflect current traffic levels. These include Route 13, which will see its timetable adjusted on all days of the week. Route 326 will also have its timetable revised across all days. Route 487's timetable will be updated on all days of the week. Additionally, Route SL10 will receive a new timetable with revised journey times to better match current traffic conditions.
Route H20 will have its frequency restored to every 12 minutes during Monday to Saturday daytime, and every 20 minutes during evenings and all day on Sundays.
Residents can find more detailed information on specific journey planner tools provided by TfL.
Questions this report answers
+When do these London bus timetable changes take effect?
The timetable changes for eleven London bus routes will come into effect from Saturday, 19 September 2026. These adjustments apply to various services across the city.
+Which bus routes will run more frequently?
Route 52 will see increased frequency on Saturdays, with buses running every 8 to 9 minutes during the daytime. Route C3 will also have its frequency restored to every 10 minutes during weekday and Saturday daytime.
+Are any bus routes affected by roadworks?
Yes, routes 125 and 226 will operate on temporary timetables due to roadworks. Route 125 will have buses every 11 minutes during weekday and Saturday daytime, while route 226 will run every 13 minutes during the same periods.
+Will any bus routes have reduced services?
Route 214 will have its daytime frequency reduced to every 10 minutes on Mondays to Saturdays. Other routes have had their timetables revised to better reflect current traffic levels.
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