121 bus timetable

13 different bus routes are numbered 121 across the UK and Ireland, run by 13 operators in 7 areas. They are separate services that happen to share a number — pick yours below for its timetable, stops, live map and fares.

121 bus in London

1 route

121 bus in South East England

3 routes

121 bus in South West England

1 route

121 bus in West Midlands

1 route

121 bus in North West England

2 routes

121 bus in Scotland

3 routes

121 bus in Wales

2 routes

Frequently asked questions

Why are there so many different 121 buses?

Route numbers in the UK are chosen locally — by the operator, or by the local transport authority that tenders the service — not from any national list. Nothing stops two towns hundreds of miles apart both running a 121, and 13 of them do. The 121 in Blackpool has no connection to the 121 in Lewes: different operator, different road, different timetable.

How do I find the right 121 bus timetable?

Find your part of the country in the list above and open the 121 that starts or finishes near you — each one links to its full timetable, every stop, a live map and its fares. If you know the stop you'll be waiting at, searching for the stop name instead gives you the next departures from that exact stop, which is more reliable than any timetable.

Is the 121 bus the same route in every town?

No. These are 13 unrelated services that happen to share a number, run by 13 different operators. Fares, timetables and accessibility differ on each one, so always open the specific 121 for your area.

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