Bus from North Acton to Shepherds Bush
6 direct routes · 12–31 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 00:48 (weekdays); night services N266 and N72 run 00:35–05:14.
Next buses to Shepherds Bush as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in North Acton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | London United | ~30 min | 108 | Sat 98 · Sun 93 | 05:00 | 00:15 | Brunel Road (Stand X2) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop F) | — |
| 218 | London Transit | ~31 min | 94 | Sat 93 · Sun 91 | 05:26 | 00:10 | Wales Farm Road (Stop C) | Kelmscott Gardens (Stop SX) | — |
| 260 | Metroline Travel | ~21 min | 85 | Sat 81 · Sun 74 | 05:42 | 00:48 | Wales Farm Road (Stop C) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B) | — |
| 95 | Metroline Travel | ~12 min | 75 | Sat 69 · Sun 47 | 05:32 | 00:36 | Gypsy Corner (Stop R) | Uxbridge Rd / Westfield Shopping Centre (Stop C) | — |
| N266 | Metroline Travel | ~13 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 00:39 | 05:14 | Wales Farm Road (Stop C) | Kelmscott Gardens (Stop SX) | — |
| N72 | London United | ~16 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 00:35 | 04:35 | Brunel Road (Stand X2) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop F) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in North Acton 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 72 bus, 218 bus, 260 bus, 95 bus or N72 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from North Acton to Shepherds Bush?
6 routes run directly from North Acton to Shepherds Bush: the 72 (London United), the 218 (London Transit), the 260 (Metroline Travel), the 95 (Metroline Travel), the N266 (Metroline Travel), the N72 (London United). The most frequent is the 72, 108 times each weekday — board at Brunel Road (Stand X2) and get off at Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop F), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from North Acton to Shepherds Bush?
Between 12 minutes on the 95 and 31 on the 218, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from North Acton to Shepherds Bush?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 00:48 — and night services N266 and N72 run 00:35–05:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from North Acton 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.