Bus from Maida Vale to Shepherds Bush
3 direct routes · 27–42 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 01:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shepherds Bush as of 06:42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | Metroline Travel | ~31 min | 120 | Sat 115 · Sun 90 | 05:26 | 00:20 | Carlton Vale Maida Vale (Stop MB) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B) | Kilburn |
| 31 | London Transit | ~27 min | 109 | Sat 109 · Sun 112 | 05:30 | 01:02 | Chippenham Road /Shirland Road (Stop MM) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B) | — |
| 228 | Metroline Travel | ~42 min | 41 | Sat 41 · Sun 40 | 05:10 | 00:52 | Chippenham Road /Shirland Road (Stop MM) | Adelaide Grove (Stop LH) | — |
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 316 bus, 31 bus or 228 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Maida Vale to Shepherds Bush?
3 routes run directly from Maida Vale to Shepherds Bush: the 316 (Metroline Travel), the 31 (London Transit), the 228 (Metroline Travel). The most frequent is the 316, 120 times each weekday — board at Carlton Vale Maida Vale (Stop MB) and get off at Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maida Vale to Shepherds Bush?
Between 27 minutes on the 31 and 42 on the 228, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kilburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Maida Vale to Shepherds Bush?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 01:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maida Vale 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.