London Bus 278 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
This is the full timetable for the number 278 bus in London, which runs between Heathrow Central Bus Station and Ruislip Station. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 278 runs from each of the 48 stops in each direction. Times below are for buses towards Ruislip Station (Mon-Fri). 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 278. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 278 instead.
Tap any stop to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour, plus a link to its live arrivals.
Full 278 timetable from Heathrow Central Bus Station (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 278 bus departure from Heathrow Central Bus Station towards Ruislip Station, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 278 timetable from Brickwall Lane (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 278 bus departure from Brickwall Lane towards Heathrow Central Bus Station, Mon-Fri. 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 278 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 278 bus?
The first 278 bus leaves Heathrow Central Bus Station at 04:50 towards Ruislip Station (Mon-Fri). From Brickwall Lane the first bus is at 04:00. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 278 bus?
The last 278 bus leaves Heathrow Central Bus Station at 04:15 towards Ruislip Station (Mon-Fri). From Brickwall Lane the last bus is at 03:30. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 278 bus run?
During the day the 278 typically runs about every 15 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.
Does the 278 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the 278 runs from 04:50 until 04:15 from Heathrow Central Bus Station. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.