Bus from Maida Vale to Chelsea
2 direct routes · 22–44 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 00:52 (weekdays); night service N31 runs 01:26–04:57.
Next buses to Chelsea as of 07:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Maida Vale, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | Metroline Travel | ~44 min | 116 | Sat 114 · Sun 98 | 05:01 | 00:52 | Chippenham Road /Shirland Road (Stop MM) | Hobury Street / Worlds End (Stop QH) | Kensington & South Kensington |
| N31 | London Transit | ~22 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 01:26 | 04:57 | Chippenham Road /Shirland Road (Stop MM) | Beaufort Street / Kings Road (Stop QL) | Kensington & South Kensington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Maida Vale 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 328 bus or N31 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Maida Vale to Chelsea?
2 routes run directly from Maida Vale to Chelsea: the 328 (Metroline Travel), the N31 (London Transit). The most frequent is the 328, 116 times each weekday — board at Chippenham Road /Shirland Road (Stop MM) and get off at Hobury Street / Worlds End (Stop QH), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maida Vale to Chelsea?
Between 22 minutes on the N31 and 44 on the 328, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kensington, South Kensington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Maida Vale to Chelsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:01 and the last around 00:52 — and night service N31 runs 01:26–04:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maida Vale to Chelsea?
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.