London Bus 12 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
This is the full timetable for the number 12 bus in London, which runs between Oxford Circus Stn / Margaret Street and Eynella Road / Dulwich Library. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 12 runs from each of the 37 stops in each direction. Times below are for buses towards Eynella Road / Dulwich Library (Mon-Thu). Use the toggles to switch direction or day, and tap any stop for its full hour by hour departure list.
This page shows TfL's scheduled times for the 12. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 12 instead.
Tap any stop to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour, plus a link to its live arrivals.
Full 12 timetable from Oxford Circus Stn / Margaret Street (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled 12 bus departure from Oxford Circus Stn / Margaret Street towards Eynella Road / Dulwich Library, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 12 timetable from Etherow Street (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled 12 bus departure from Etherow Street towards Margaret Street / Oxford Circus, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
First and Last are the earliest and latest scheduled departures from each stop in the chosen direction. Every is the typical daytime interval between buses from 07:00 to 19:00; buses may be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early and late. Times at the final stop are arrivals. Times at stops along the route are TfL's scheduled running times from the start of the route, so on busy days buses can run a few minutes later. Tap a stop row for its full list of departures. All times come from Transport for London's timetable data.
Source: TfL Timetable API
Bus 12 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 12 bus?
The first 12 bus leaves Oxford Circus Stn / Margaret Street at 00:01 towards Eynella Road / Dulwich Library (Mon-Thu). From Etherow Street the first bus is at 00:10. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 12 bus?
The last 12 bus leaves Oxford Circus Stn / Margaret Street at 23:49 towards Eynella Road / Dulwich Library (Mon-Thu). From Etherow Street the last bus is at 23:58. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 12 bus run?
During the day the 12 typically runs about every 13 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.
Does the 12 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the 12 runs from 00:01 until 23:49 from Oxford Circus Stn / Margaret Street. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.
Does the 12 bus run at night?
Yes. The 12 is a 24-hour route, so buses keep running through the night, usually less often than during the day. Tap any stop above for its overnight times.