N91
London Bus · Night service

Route N91: Trafalgar Square → Cockfosters

London bus route N91 runs from Trafalgar Square to Cockfosters via King's Cross, Holloway, Wood Green. Operated by Metroline across Zones 1-5, the route has ~42 stops and takes about 90 minutes end to end.

Journey time

~90 min

Stops

42

Frequency

Every 20 min

Step-free

Yes

Overview

London Bus Route N91 is a night service operated by Metroline, linking Trafalgar Square with Cockfosters via King's Cross, Holloway, Wood Green. The route covers London fare Zones 1-5 and serves approximately 42 stops along its corridor.

Buses run every 20 minutes during the daytime peak. The first bus from Trafalgar Square departs at 00:00, and the last service is at 04:55. All vehicles on this route are low-floor, wheelchair-accessible double-deck or single-deck buses with audio-visual next-stop announcements (iBus).

Fares: a single bus or tram journey is £1.75 with contactless or Oyster, and the Hopper fare lets you transfer for free within one hour. There is a daily cap of £5.25 for unlimited buses and trams. Cash is not accepted on TfL buses.

This page is part of Triplo's London transport directory and is updated regularly. For real-time arrivals consult the TfL Go app or station QR codes.

Timetable

First bus

00:00

Last bus

04:55

Service

Night only

Frequencies are higher during the morning (07:00–09:30) and evening (16:30–19:00) peak. For real-time departures, use the TfL Go app or scan the QR code at any bus stop.

Popular stops on Route N91

1Trafalgar Square
2King's Cross
3Holloway
4Wood Green
5Cockfosters

Fare information

Single fare

£1.75

contactless or Oyster

Hopper fare

Free

within 60 minutes

Daily cap

£5.25

unlimited bus & tram

Cash is not accepted on TfL buses. Tap your contactless card, phone or Oyster on the yellow reader as you board. Children under 11 travel free with an adult; 11–15 year olds need a Zip Oyster card.

Accessibility

All buses on route N91 are low-floor, wheelchair-accessible, with a dedicated wheelchair bay, retractable ramp and audio-visual next-stop announcements (iBus). Assistance dogs are welcome on all London buses.

Frequently asked questions

What time does the N91 bus start running?

The first N91 bus departs Trafalgar Square at around 00:00 on weekdays. Weekend and bank holiday timings may vary slightly.

What time is the last N91 bus?

The last N91 bus from Trafalgar Square typically leaves at 04:55. After this, the nearest night bus or N-prefixed equivalent takes over.

How long does the N91 route take end to end?

A full journey from Trafalgar Square to Cockfosters takes about 90 minutes depending on traffic. The route serves approximately 42 stops.

How much does the N91 bus cost?

A single bus journey in London is £1.75 with contactless, Oyster, or a valid bus pass (Hopper fare allows unlimited buses within 1 hour for the same fare). Cash is not accepted on TfL buses.

Is the N91 bus wheelchair accessible?

Yes — all buses on route N91 are low-floor, wheelchair accessible, and have a dedicated wheelchair bay.

Does the N91 bus run on Sundays and bank holidays?

Yes, route N91 operates 7 days a week including bank holidays, though Sunday frequencies are slightly reduced.