Bus from Heathrow Airport to Ruislip
1 direct route · about 62 min · first bus 03:45, last bus 00:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ruislip as of 07:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Heathrow Airport, 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 | ~62 min | 74 | Sat 73 · Sun 59 | 03:45 | 00:45 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stop 19) | Midcroft (Stop E) | Hayes End & Hillingdon Heath |
Times are for the first boarding point in Heathrow Airport 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 timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Heathrow Airport to Ruislip?
The 278 (Transport UK) runs directly from Heathrow Airport to Ruislip. Board at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stop 19) and get off at Midcroft (Stop E); the journey takes about 62 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Heathrow Airport to Ruislip?
Around 62 minutes on the 278, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hayes End, Hillingdon Heath on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Heathrow Airport to Ruislip?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:45 and the last around 00:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Heathrow Airport to Ruislip?
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.