Many of London's bus routes run 24/7. When the Underground closes between about midnight and about 5am, extra night buses are put on. In the centre of London you only wait a few minutes for a bus whatever time of day or night.
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London is a city that never sleeps and the main bus lines run 24 hours a day. Besides the lines that run 24 hours a day, many buses run at night and can be identified by the letter N in front of their normal number, so for example, bus 15 will become N15 at nighttime.
What is the Hopper? Any second bus or tram journey made within one hour of the start of your first journey will be free, if you're using contactless or Oyster pay-as-you-go.
Route 39a will now run 24 hours, 7 days a week with improved frequency of the bus by day and additional services at night – one every 30 minutes between 11.30pm and 5.00am. Public transport is now operating at 100% capacity, please remember that it is now mandatory to wear a mask on all public transport.
TfL, however, estimates that a standard hybrid diesel-electric double-deck bus is in the region of £300,000. The latest New Routemaster with Euro VI engine costs £349,500.
London's longest bus route is the X26 from Heathrow to Croydon. It's 23.75 miles (38.22 km) long and it can take more than two hours to travel the full distance. The next longest is a night bus, the N89, from Erith to Charing Cross, at 23.3 miles (37.5km) long.
Pay as you go at adult rate on buses and trams and our Hopper fare gives you unlimited journeys for £1.75, made within one hour of touching in. Hopper fare also applies to discounted rate travel. Touch in using the same card or device on all journeys and you get our Hopper fare automatically.
Drinking alcohol is banned on many public transport services in the UK. For example, consuming alcohol or carrying an open container of alcohol isn't allowed on:TfL services (buses, trams, tubes and Docklands Light Railway) in London. Scotrail train services in Scotland.
London has endless fun things to do at night, from walking tours to cosy pubs and much, much more. Where will you go in London for an evening out? There you have it, 15 ways to enjoy a night in London once the sun goes down. Pick up a London Pass® and make the most of exploring this great city.
Double-decker buses weren't always redTo stand out from its competitors, the London General Omnibus Company decided to paint its entire fleet red. When the public London Transport took over, it chose to keep the same iconic color.
The reason behind their colour dates to the early 1900s, when the transport system was operated by different rival companies. London General Omnibus Company (or L.G.O.C.) owned most of the buses and in 1907 painted its entire fleet red to stand out from competitors.
When the LGOC took over Vanguard in 1908, the red livery, the 'General' fleet name and the wheel symbol came together to form a powerful brand. Red has been the colour of London buses ever since, becoming famous around the world.