London Buses form Transport for London’s extensive surface network across the capital, giving visitors a low-cost way to travel between neighbourhoods, see the city at street level and connect with rail and Tube services.
Quick facts
- Best for: Budget travel around London, Sightseeing between central neighbourhoods
- Known for: Extensive city coverage, contactless and Oyster payment, and widespread daytime and night service.
Why it ranks
London buses are especially useful for short and medium trips where visitors want broad coverage without stairs or underground stations, and they can double as inexpensive sightseeing transport, although road traffic can make journey times variable.
Location and links
Service area and category
- City: London
- Country: United Kingdom
- Service area: Greater London
- Category: Urban bus network
Editorial summary
London Buses form Transport for London’s extensive surface network across the capital, giving visitors a low-cost way to travel between neighbourhoods, see the city at street level and connect with rail and Tube services.