Bus from Chelsea to Shepherds Bush
2 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 00:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shepherds Bush as of 12:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chelsea, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | London United | ~35 min | 110 | Sat 99 · Sun 97 | 05:06 | 00:51 | Carlyle Square /Chelsea (Stop KF) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B) | South Kensington, Kensington & South Kensington |
| 49 | London United | ~33 min | 102 | weekends only | 05:04 | 00:51 | Carlyle Square /Chelsea (Stop KF) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B) | South Kensington, Kensington & South Kensington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chelsea 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 49 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chelsea to Shepherds Bush?
2 routes run directly from Chelsea to Shepherds Bush: the 49 (London United), the 49 (London United). The most frequent is the 49, 110 times each weekday — board at Carlyle Square /Chelsea (Stop KF) and get off at Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelsea to Shepherds Bush?
Around 35 minutes on the 49, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at South Kensington, Kensington, South Kensington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelsea to Shepherds Bush?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:06 and the last around 00:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelsea to Shepherds Bush?
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.