603 Muswell Hill to Swiss Cottage via East Finchley, South Hampstead
Operated by Metroline Travel. First bus 07:25, last bus 17:00. 8 journeys on weekdays. Fares: £1.75 flat — more.
Wanted a different 603? 11 other bus routes are numbered 603 elsewhere in the UK — see every 603 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:25 | 07:45 | 15:10 | 16:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Avenue (N10) (Stop H) | 07:25 | 07:45 | 15:10 | 16:00 |
| East Finchley (Stop G) | 07:35 | 07:55 | 15:19 | 16:09 |
| Highgate School (Stop B) | 07:45 | 08:05 | 15:27 | 16:17 |
| Hampstead Station (Stop Q) | 08:05 | 08:25 | 15:42 | 16:32 |
| Swiss Cottage Station (Stop N) | 08:16 | 08:36 | 15:50 | 16:40 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Metroline Travel before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 603
603 towards Swiss Cottage
All 32 stops
- Princes Avenue (N10) (Stop H) Muswell Hill
- Muswell Hill Road (N10) (Stop L) Muswell Hill
- Birchwood Avenue (N10) (Stop K) Muswell Hill
- Midhurst Avenue (westbound) Fortis Green
- Twyford Avenue (Stop L) East Finchley
- Fairlawn Avenue (Stop J) East Finchley
- East Finchley (Stop G) East Finchley
- The Bishops Avenue (Stop C) East Finchley
- Woodside Avenue/Great North Rd (Stop P) Fortis Green
- North Hill Avenue (Stop X) Fortis Green
- Highgate Group Practice (Stop Y) Highgate
- Hillcrest Estate (Stop Z) Highgate
- St Michaels School (Stop A) Highgate
- Highgate School (Stop B) Highgate
- Highgate Close (Stop M) Highgate
- Athlone House (Stop N) Highgate
- Stormont Road (Stop P) Highgate
- Compton Avenue / Kenwood House (Stop E) Highgate
- Kenwood House (westbound) Vale of Health
- The Spaniards Inn (southbound) Vale of Health
- Hampstead Heath (southbound) Vale of Health
- Jack Straws Castle / Whitestone Pond (Stop N) Vale of Health
- Whitestone Pond / Jack Straw's Castle (Stop P) Vale of Health
- Hampstead Station (Stop Q) Hampstead
- Fitzjohn's Avenue (Stop C) Hampstead
- Lyndhurst Road / Akenside Road (Stop G) Hampstead
- St. Marys School (Stop H) Hampstead
- Nutley Terrace (Stop S) South Hampstead
- Belsize Lane (Stop T) South Hampstead
- College Crescent (Stop G) South Hampstead
- Swiss Cottage Station (Stop D) Swiss Cottage
- Swiss Cottage Station (Stop N) Swiss Cottage
603 towards Muswell Hill
All 28 stops
- Swiss Cottage Station (Stop N) Swiss Cottage
- College Crescent (Stop F) South Hampstead
- Belsize Lane (Stop R) South Hampstead
- St. Marys School (Stop J) Hampstead
- Lyndhurst Road / Akenside Road (Stop K) Hampstead
- Heath Street / Hampstead Station (Stop D) Hampstead
- Whitestone Pond / Jack Straw's Castle (Stop E) Vale of Health
- Jack Straws Castle / Whitestone Pond (Stop M) Vale of Health
- Hampstead Heath (northbound) Vale of Health
- The Spaniards Inn (northbound) Vale of Health
- Kenwood House (north-east bound) Vale of Health
- Compton Avenue / Kenwood House (Stop Q) Highgate
- Stormont Road (Stop F) Highgate
- Athlone House (Stop G) Highgate
- Highgate Close (Stop H) Highgate
- Highgate School (Stop L) Highgate
- Hillcrest Estate (Stop N) Highgate
- Highgate Group Practice (Stop A) Highgate
- North Hill Avenue (Stop M) Fortis Green
- Woodside Avenue/Great North Rd (Stop K) Fortis Green
- The Bishops Avenue (Stop D) East Finchley
- East Finchley (Stop E) East Finchley
- Fairlawn Avenue (Stop K) East Finchley
- Springcroft Avenue (Stop N) Fortis Green
- Midhurst Avenue (eastbound) Fortis Green
- Fortismere Avenue (eastbound) Fortis Green
- Muswell Hill Road (N10) (Stop K) Muswell Hill
- Muswell Hill (Stop F) Muswell Hill
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 603 bus?
The first 603 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 603 bus?
The last 603 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 603 bus cost?
London buses use TfL's flat fare: £1.75 per journey with contactless or Oyster, and the Hopper fare gives you unlimited bus and tram changes within one hour. Daily and weekly caps limit what you can spend. Cash is not accepted.
Who runs the 603 bus?
The 603 is operated by Metroline Travel.
Timetable data from Metroline Travel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (London feed). Route names, stop sequences and map geometry come from TfL Open Data. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.