What is the longest TFL route?

The longest TfL bus route is the SL7 (Superloop), which runs for approximately 23.75 to 24 miles between Croydon and Heathrow Airport. For the London Underground, the Central line is the longest route, spanning 46 miles between West Ruislip and Epping.

What is the longest TfL tube line?

The Central Line was opened in 1900 and is forty six miles long, making it the longest line of the system, between the stations of West Ruislip and Epping. The Central Line is one of only two lines which have stations outside the boundaries of Greater London.

What is the longest TfL bus route?

Route SL7, running from Croydon to Heathrow Airport, is the longest daytime route at 24 miles (39 km). The next longest are routes 166, 358 and 465 (all 17 miles (27 km)), 111 and 246 (16 miles (26 km)) and 492 (15 miles (24 km)).

What is the longest night route in London?

TfL's longest night bus route is the N199, running 21.88 miles one way between Trafalgar Square and St Mary Cray Station. The N89 and N9 follow at roughly 21.3 and 20.2 miles respectively.

What is the furthest TfL bus from London?

This is the 465 the furthest a TfL bus travels outside of London, all the way to Dorking, Surrey. 🚍✨ This route is honestly incredible. It takes you through Chessington, Leatherhead, Box Hill, and right into the Surrey countryside.

How far can you go on a London bus?

Does the X26 still run?

Yes, the route formerly known as London's X26 bus is still running but has been renumbered SL7 and is now part of the new Superloop express network, connecting West Croydon to Heathrow Airport with increased frequency and express service. It runs the same route and stops as the old X26, just under the new name and with distinct branding, offering better connectivity in outer London. 

What is the most unreliable bus route in London?

There isn't one single "most" unreliable route, as it changes, but recent data (mid-2025) points to Route 65 (Ealing Broadway to Kingston) as the top for complaints, while Routes 14, 265, and 93 (Putney area) also rank high for issues like slow speeds and skipped stops, with the 108 (Blackwall Tunnel area) frequently cited for congestion-related unreliability in earlier years. Specific routes like the W9 (Southgate) and 217 (Enfield) have also recently had high failure rates or long waits, showing inconsistency across London.

What is the rarest bus in London?

The 347 bus runs between (South) Ockendon and Romford, and only has four services a day in each direction. Along the way it goes near (ish) the most easterly point in Greater London too. But in less than two weeks' time that all comes to an end, as the route is scrapped for low passenger numbers.

Does SL7 go to Heathrow Airport?

Heathrow Central Bus Station is the last stop on route SL7.

How much does Superloop cost?

Superloop benefits

For £1.75, you can travel direct from West Croydon to Heathrow Airport or Uxbridge to White City. This is the same price as any other bus journey. Superloop offers even more alternatives to private cars as part of our ongoing Outer London improvement works.

What is the oldest TfL line?

Opened in 1863, The Metropolitan Railway between Paddington and Farringdon was the first, urban, underground railway in the world.

What is the deepest TfL line?

The section of the Northern line at Hampstead Tube station is the deepest, at 221 feet below ground, and has the most steps of any Tube station: 320 in total. Look out for the original tiled station sign on the platform wall that still reads 'Heath Street', the original name proposed for the station.

Does the SL7 run all night?

It was renamed as route SL7 on Saturday and now runs every 15 minutes. Geoff Hobbs, director of Public Transport Planning at TfL said: "The main difference is that we'll be increasing the frequency. "It starts at 04:00 BST in the morning right the way through to 01:00 at night."

What is the Superloop?

The Superloop is a network of 10 express bus routes in outer London. The orbital loop of the Superloop is now complete, with routes circling the entire capital. It connects town centres, hospitals, schools, and transport hubs.

Is the SL4 free?

Additionally, route SL4 has free fares for at least the first year of service as it is one of the routes running through the Silvertown Tunnel. The SL4 was planned to provide links, via the Silvertown Tunnel, to areas that previously did not have direct public transport connections to Canary Wharf.

What is the 1 hour bus rule in London?

London's "1 hour rule" refers to the Hopper Fare, which allows unlimited bus and tram journeys for a single £1.75 fare within one hour of your first tap-in, using the same contactless or Oyster card. It means you can switch between buses and trams as much as you like, even linking with the Tube or DLR (though the main benefit is bus/tram hopping), without paying again, provided your subsequent taps are within 60 minutes of the initial touch. 

Does the 118 bus still exist?

TfL withdrew the 118, with the official last day being 31 January 2025, replacing it by extending the 45 to Morden [2]. The 45 follows the same roads that the 118 ran along. The 45 was also cut back from Elephant & Castle to Camberwell Green.

Does the 44 bus still run?

Dublin Bus 44 bus Service Frequency

The next 44 bus leaves DCU Helix at 5:00 PM, and arrives at Enniskerry Village at 7:08 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app. Upcoming trips on the Dublin Bus 44 bus depart approximately every 60 min.

Why do buses cost 10p?

The 10p payment is to check that the card is valid and has some balance. The charge will get updated to the correct amount once the day has completed and TfL have been able to calculate where you went and how much they need to charge you.

Why do London buses not have air conditioning?

Transport for London (TfL) does have air conditioning fitted in bus cabs to help drivers regulate the temperature during hot summer days. During the pandemic, it was necessary to switch off and modify some of these to make sure they drew in air solely from outside the vehicle.

What is the new tunnel under the Thames?

About the Silvertown Tunnel

This new 1.4km road tunnel with 2 lanes in each direction, one of which is a dedicated bus and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) lane, was first proposed in 2012. The plans were approved by the Secretary of State for Transport in 2018.