Bus from Vale of Health to Hampstead
3 direct routes · 6–11 min · first bus 05:21, last bus 00:01 (weekdays); night service N5 runs 00:05–05:43.
Next buses to Hampstead as of 14:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Vale of Health, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | Metroline Travel | ~11 min | 71 | Sat 68 · Sun 53 | 05:21 | 00:01 | Hampstead Way (eastbound) | Haverstock Hill / Pond Street (Stop F) | — |
| N5 | London Sovereign | ~6 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 00:05 | 05:43 | Hampstead Way (eastbound) | Haverstock Hill / Pond Street (Stop F) | — |
| 603 | Metroline Travel | ~11 min | 4 | weekdays only | 07:54 | 16:24 | Kenwood House (westbound) | Hampstead Station (Stop Q) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Vale of Health 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 268 bus, N5 bus or 603 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Vale of Health to Hampstead?
3 routes run directly from Vale of Health to Hampstead: the 268 (Metroline Travel), the N5 (London Sovereign), the 603 (Metroline Travel). The most frequent is the 268, 71 times each weekday — board at Hampstead Way (eastbound) and get off at Haverstock Hill / Pond Street (Stop F), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Vale of Health to Hampstead?
Between 6 minutes on the N5 and 11 on the 268, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Vale of Health to Hampstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:21 and the last around 00:01 — and night service N5 runs 00:05–05:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Vale of Health to Hampstead?
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.