🚌 Bus from South Hampstead to Meadowhall
5 direct routes · about 230 min · first bus 11:30, last bus 19:30 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | National Express | ~230 min | 5 | 11:30 | 19:30 | Finchley Road Station (Stop CL) |
| 426 | National Express | ~210 min | 3 | 15:05 | 18:05 | Finchley Road Station (Stop CL) |
| 564 | National Express | ~285 min | 2 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Finchley Road Station (Stop CL) |
| UKN31 | FlixBus | ~210 min | 1 | 23:00 | 23:00 | Finchley Road / O2 Centre (Stop FL) |
| UKX010 | FlixBus | ~210 min | 1 | 11:40 | 11:40 | Finchley Road / O2 Centre (Stop FL) |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Hampstead on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from South Hampstead to Meadowhall?
5 routes run directly from South Hampstead to Meadowhall: the 561 (National Express), the 426 (National Express), the 564 (National Express), the UKN31 (FlixBus), the UKX010 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from South Hampstead to Meadowhall?
Around 230 minutes on the 561, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Hampstead to Meadowhall?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 561) leaves around 11:30 and the last around 19:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Hampstead to Meadowhall?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.