Bus from Teddington (London) to Kingston Upon Thames
4 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 01:07 (weekdays); the 281 and 285 run 24 hours.
Next buses to Kingston Upon Thames as of 12:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Teddington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | London United | ~18 min | 123 | Sat 116 · Sun 99 | 24 hours | Teddington / Broad Street (Stop E) | Cromwell Road Bus Station (Stop A3) | — | |
| 285 | Transport UK | ~18 min | 101 | Sat 95 · Sun 93 | 24 hours | Teddington / Broad Street (Stop E) | Cromwell Road Bus Station (Stop A2) | — | |
| SL7 | Metrobus | ~14 min | 78 | Sat 78 · Sun 79 | 06:10 | 01:07 | Teddington / Broad Street (Stop E) | Cromwell Road Bus Station (Stop A1) | — |
| 481 | Metroline Travel | ~14 min | 31 | Sat 28 · Sun 11 | 07:23 | 20:42 | Teddington / Broad Street (Stop E) | Cromwell Road Bus Station (Stop A2) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Teddington 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 281 bus, 285 bus or 481 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Teddington to Kingston Upon Thames?
4 routes run directly from Teddington to Kingston Upon Thames: the 281 (London United), the 285 (Transport UK), the SL7 (Metrobus), the 481 (Metroline Travel). The most frequent is the 281, 123 times each weekday — board at Teddington / Broad Street (Stop E) and get off at Cromwell Road Bus Station (Stop A3), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Teddington to Kingston Upon Thames?
Around 18 minutes on the 281, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Teddington to Kingston Upon Thames?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 01:07 — and the 281 and 285 run 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Teddington to Kingston Upon Thames?
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.