Bus from Alperton to Harlesden
2 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 05:17, last bus 00:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Harlesden as of 10:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Alperton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 487 | Metroline Travel | ~26 min | 81 | Sat 74 · Sun 52 | 05:29 | 00:15 | Glacier Way (Stop E) | Willesden County Court (Stop T) | Acton |
| 224 | Metroline Travel | ~30 min | 56 | Sat 55 · Sun 36 | 05:17 | 00:27 | Alperton Station (Stop B) | Harlesden Station (Stop HB) | Stonebridge & Acton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Alperton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 487 bus or 224 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Alperton to Harlesden?
2 routes run directly from Alperton to Harlesden: the 487 (Metroline Travel), the 224 (Metroline Travel). The most frequent is the 487, 81 times each weekday — board at Glacier Way (Stop E) and get off at Willesden County Court (Stop T), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Alperton to Harlesden?
Around 26 minutes on the 487, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Acton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Alperton to Harlesden?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:17 and the last around 00:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Alperton to Harlesden?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.