Bus from Shepherds Bush to North Acton
7 direct routes · 13–31 min · first bus 04:31, last bus 01:13 (weekdays); night services N266 and N72 run 00:15–05:36.
Next buses to North Acton as of 11:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shepherds Bush, 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 | ~28 min | 107 | Sat 109 · Sun 94 | 05:50 | 01:13 | Adelaide Grove (Stop LH) | Brunel Road (Stop X1) | — |
| 72 | London United | ~30 min | 100 | weekends only | 05:50 | 01:11 | Adelaide Grove (Stop LH) | Brunel Road (Stop X1) | — |
| 218 | London Transit | ~31 min | 90 | Sat 89 · Sun 87 | 05:53 | 23:51 | Kelmscott Gardens (Stop SU) | Chase Road North Acton (Stop U) | — |
| 260 | Metroline Travel | ~13 min | 87 | Sat 83 · Sun 75 | 04:31 | 00:17 | Adelaide Grove (Stop LH) | Gypsy Corner (Stop O) | — |
| 95 | Metroline Travel | ~17 min | 76 | Sat 69 · Sun 47 | 05:05 | 00:00 | Shepherd's Bush Green (Stop N) | Gypsy Corner (Stop P) | — |
| N266 | Metroline Travel | ~14 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 00:15 | 05:20 | Kelmscott Gardens (Stop SU) | Chase Road North Acton (Stop U) | — |
| N72 | London United | ~17 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 01:36 | 05:36 | Adelaide Grove (Stop LH) | Brunel Road (Stop X1) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush to North Acton?
7 routes run directly from Shepherds Bush to North Acton: the 72 (London United), 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, 107 times each weekday — board at Adelaide Grove (Stop LH) and get off at Brunel Road (Stop X1), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shepherds Bush to North Acton?
Between 13 minutes on the 260 and 31 on the 218, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shepherds Bush to North Acton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:31 and the last around 01:13 — and night services N266 and N72 run 00:15–05:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shepherds Bush to North Acton?
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.