Bus from South Kensington to Shepherds Bush
3 direct routes · about 9 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 01:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shepherds Bush as of 12:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Kensington, 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 | ~9 min | 110 | Sat 99 · Sun 97 | 05:23 | 01:08 | Warwick Gardens (W14) (Stop Z) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B) | — |
| 49 | London United | ~9 min | 102 | weekends only | 05:19 | 01:08 | Warwick Gardens (W14) (Stop Z) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B) | — |
| C1 | London United | ~6 min | 90 | Sat 88 · Sun 82 | 06:27 | 00:34 | Warwick Gardens (W14) (Stop Z) | Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Kensington 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 South Kensington to Shepherds Bush?
3 routes run directly from South Kensington to Shepherds Bush: the 49 (London United), the 49 (London United), the C1 (London United). The most frequent is the 49, 110 times each weekday — board at Warwick Gardens (W14) (Stop Z) and get off at Shepherd's Bush (Central Line) (Stop B), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Kensington to Shepherds Bush?
Around 9 minutes on the 49, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Kensington to Shepherds Bush?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:23 and the last around 01:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Kensington to Shepherds Bush?
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.