Bus from Shepherds Bush to South Kensington
3 direct routes · about 8 min · first bus 04:57, last bus 00:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to South Kensington as of 11:17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | London United | ~8 min | 111 | Sat 100 · Sun 97 | 04:57 | 00:47 | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop D) | Warwick Gardens (W14) (Stop W) | — |
| 49 | London United | ~7 min | 104 | weekends only | 04:57 | 00:47 | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop D) | Warwick Gardens (W14) (Stop W) | — |
| C1 | London United | ~7 min | 89 | Sat 86 · Sun 83 | 05:59 | 23:53 | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop D) | Warwick Gardens (W14) (Stop W) | — |
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 49 bus or C1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Shepherds Bush to South Kensington?
3 routes run directly from Shepherds Bush to South Kensington: the 49 (London United), the 49 (London United), the C1 (London United). The most frequent is the 49, 111 times each weekday — board at Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop D) and get off at Warwick Gardens (W14) (Stop W), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shepherds Bush to South Kensington?
Around 8 minutes on the 49, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shepherds Bush to South Kensington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:57 and the last around 00:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shepherds Bush to South Kensington?
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.