Single fare: £1.75
Every bus journey is £1.75, no matter the distance, contactless or Oyster only — no cash accepted anywhere on the network.
Hopper fare
Unlimited bus & tram journeys within 1 hour of your first tap cost the same £1.75. Tap on every time you board.
Daily cap
Bus & tram daily cap: £5.25. After that, all bus and tram travel is free for the rest of the day.
Best routes for sightseeing
- Route 11 — Liverpool Street → Bank → St Paul’s → Trafalgar Square → Westminster → Sloane Square. The unofficial tour bus.
- Route 15 — Trafalgar Square → St Paul’s → Tower of London. Often operated by heritage Routemasters on weekends.
- Route RV1 — discontinued; check TfL Go for current riverside alternatives.
Boarding
Enter via the front doors only. Tap the yellow reader once. No need to tap again when exiting.
Night buses
Prefixed with N (N11, N15, etc.). Run when the Tube is closed. Same £1.75 fare.