Bus from Hayes (Greater London) to Ickenham
2 direct routes · 23–36 min · first bus 04:08, last bus 01:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ickenham as of 11:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hayes, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | Transport UK | ~23 min | 74 | Sat 73 · Sun 59 | 04:08 | 01:11 | Freemans Lane (Stop L) | Swakeleys Drive (northbound) | Hayes End & Hillingdon Heath |
| 698 | Metroline Travel | ~36 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:48 | Freemans Lane (Stop L) | Swakeleys Drive (northbound) | Hayes End & Hillingdon Heath |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hayes 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 278 bus or 698 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hayes to Ickenham?
2 routes run directly from Hayes to Ickenham: the 278 (Transport UK), the 698 (Metroline Travel). The most frequent is the 278, 74 times each weekday — board at Freemans Lane (Stop L) and get off at Swakeleys Drive (northbound), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hayes to Ickenham?
Between 23 minutes on the 278 and 36 on the 698, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hayes End, Hillingdon Heath on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hayes to Ickenham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:08 and the last around 01:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hayes to Ickenham?
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.