Bus from Oxford Circus to Islington
2 direct routes · 26–43 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 01:14 (weekdays); night service N73 runs 00:05–05:41.
Next buses to Islington as of 12:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Oxford Circus, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Arriva London | ~43 min | 169 | Sat 161 · Sun 146 | 05:30 | 01:14 | Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station (Stop OJ) | Essex Road Station (Stop EB) | — |
| N73 | Arriva London North | ~26 min | 12 | Sat 22 · Sun 12 | 00:05 | 05:41 | Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station (Stop OJ) | Essex Road Station (Stop EB) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oxford Circus 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 73 bus or N73 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Oxford Circus to Islington?
2 routes run directly from Oxford Circus to Islington: the 73 (Arriva London), the N73 (Arriva London North). The most frequent is the 73, 169 times each weekday — board at Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station (Stop OJ) and get off at Essex Road Station (Stop EB), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oxford Circus to Islington?
Between 26 minutes on the N73 and 43 on the 73, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Oxford Circus to Islington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 01:14 — and night service N73 runs 00:05–05:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oxford Circus to Islington?
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.