Bus from Harlesden to Shepherds Bush
4 direct routes · 20–39 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 00:36 (weekdays); night service N266 runs 00:33–05:07; the 220 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Shepherds Bush as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Harlesden, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | London United | ~30 min | 137 | Sat 118 · Sun 102 | 24 hours | Acton Lane Harlesden (Stop R) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop F) | — | |
| 260 | Metroline Travel | ~39 min | 85 | Sat 81 · Sun 74 | 05:31 | 00:36 | Tavistock Road (Stop A) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B) | Acton |
| 228 | Metroline Travel | ~35 min | 42 | Sat 41 · Sun 39 | 04:25 | 00:10 | Willesden County Court (Stop T) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop D) | Acton |
| N266 | Metroline Travel | ~20 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 00:33 | 05:07 | Tavistock Road (Stop A) | Kelmscott Gardens (Stop SX) | Acton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Harlesden 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 220 bus, 260 bus or 228 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Harlesden to Shepherds Bush?
4 routes run directly from Harlesden to Shepherds Bush: the 220 (London United), the 260 (Metroline Travel), the 228 (Metroline Travel), the N266 (Metroline Travel). The most frequent is the 220, 137 times each weekday — board at Acton Lane Harlesden (Stop R) and get off at Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop F), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Harlesden to Shepherds Bush?
Between 20 minutes on the N266 and 39 on the 260, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Harlesden to Shepherds Bush?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:25 and the last around 00:36 — and night service N266 runs 00:33–05:07; the 220 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Harlesden 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.