Bus from Ruislip to Harlington (London)
2 direct routes · about 53 min · first bus 15:17, last bus 15:27 (weekdays); night service 278 runs 03:00–23:55.
Next buses to Harlington (London) as of 07:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ruislip, 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 | ~53 min | 71 | Sat 71 · Sun 58 | 03:00 | 23:55 | Midcroft (Stop F) | Harlington Corner (Stop J) | Hillingdon Heath & Hayes End |
| 696 | London United | ~54 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:27 | West Hatch Manor (southbound) | Clement Gardens (Stop W) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ruislip 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 or 696 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ruislip to Harlington?
2 routes run directly from Ruislip to Harlington: the 278 (Transport UK), the 696 (London United). The most frequent is the 278, 71 times each weekday — board at Midcroft (Stop F) and get off at Harlington Corner (Stop J), about 53 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ruislip to Harlington?
Around 53 minutes on the 278, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hillingdon Heath, Hayes End on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ruislip to Harlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 15:17 and the last around 15:27 — and night service 278 runs 03:00–23:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ruislip to Harlington?
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.