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281 Bus Times – Hounslow ↔ Tolworth
21:09
3 minTolworth Station 22:1921:21
15 minTolworth Station 22:2821:33
27 minTolworth Station 22:4021:45
39 minTolworth Station 22:5221:57
51 minTolworth Station 23:0222:09
63 minTolworth Station 23:14MON-FRI · 179 services00:09 — 23:57
The 281 bus runs between Hounslow and Tolworth, operated by First Bus London. This route has 61 stops. Grey skies and 11°C forecast for the next bus at 21:09. A coat will take the edge off while you wait.
Number 281 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Customer Service9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Accessibility: Recognised assistance animals travel free on all First Bus services. Buses offer low floor access, space for buggies and folding bicycles, and priority wheelchair spaces. Drivers can lower steps for boarding.
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| Kingston Crown Court / Kingston College |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
59 min |
| Teddington Lock |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
59 min |
| Tolworth Broadway |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
59 min |
| Brook Street |
Tolworth |
59 min |
| Cambridge Road |
Tolworth |
59 min |
| Tolworth Station |
Tolworth |
59 min |
| The Prince Albert / Twickenham |
Tolworth |
1h 0m |
| Hampton Wick Station |
Tolworth |
1h 0m |
| Treaty Centre |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
1h 0m |
| Brook Street |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
1h 0m |
| The Admiral Nelson / Whitton |
Tolworth |
1h 0m |
| Lower Teddington Road |
Tolworth |
1h 0m |
| Cambridge Road |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
1h 0m |
| Princes Avenue |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
1h 0m |
| Warren Road |
Tolworth |
1h 0m |
| Eden Street |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
1h 0m |
| Trafalgar Road / Prince of Wales |
Tolworth |
1h 0m |
| Teddington Lock |
Tolworth |
1h 1m |
| Kingston University / County Hall |
Tolworth |
1h 1m |
| Elmfield Avenue |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
1h 1m |
| London Road / Twickenham |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
1h 1m |
| Kneller Hall |
Tolworth |
1h 1m |
| King Charles Road |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
1h 1m |
| Fulwell / Sixth Cross Road |
Tolworth |
1h 1m |
| Hounslow High Street |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
1h 2m |
| Surbiton Crescent |
Tolworth |
1h 2m |
| Marston Road |
Tolworth |
1h 2m |
| Kingston / Wood Street |
Tolworth |
1h 2m |
| Broomfield Road |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
1h 2m |
| Hounslow Bus Station |
Hounslow, Bus Station |
1h 2m |
Passes through:
HounslowWhittonTwickenhamStrawberry HillFulwellTeddingtonHampton WickKingston Upon ThamesSurbitonSouthboroughTolworth
Where does the 281 bus stop?
The 281 serves 61 stops passing through Hounslow, Whitton, Twickenham, Strawberry Hill, Fulwell, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Kingston Upon Thames, Surbiton, Southborough and Tolworth. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 281 run on weekends?
Yes, the 281 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 281?
Most First Bus London services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with First Bus London for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 281 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 281. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact First Bus London to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.firstbus.co.uk for operator information
NOC: LUTD, QULN, LSOV, TDEV, EPSM
Valid from 01 Aug 2026 to 23 Dec 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 05 Aug 2026
From: Hampton Wick Station
FridayMonday to SaturdaySunday
Friday · 120 departures
00:2300:3500:5401:2401:5402:2402:5403:2403:5404:2604:5605:1605:3205:4906:0306:1806:3206:4707:0107:1107:2107:3107:4107:5108:0108:1108:2108:3108:4108:5109:0109:1109:2109:3109:4009:4909:5810:0710:1710:2710:3710:4710:5711:0711:1711:2711:3711:4711:5712:0712:1712:2712:3712:4712:5713:0713:1713:2913:4013:5114:0214:1214:2214:3214:4214:5215:0215:1215:2215:3215:4215:5216:0216:1216:2216:3216:4216:5217:0217:1217:2217:3217:4217:5218:0218:1218:2218:3218:4218:5119:0019:0919:1819:2719:3619:4419:5220:0120:1120:2020:2920:3920:5121:0321:1521:2721:3921:5122:0322:1522:2722:3922:5123:0323:1423:2523:3723:4924:0124:13
Monday to Thursday · 120 departures
00:2200:3400:5301:2301:5302:2302:5303:2303:5304:2304:5405:1605:3205:4906:0406:1906:3406:4807:0207:1207:2207:3207:4207:5208:0208:1208:2208:3208:4208:5209:0209:1209:2209:3209:4009:4909:5810:0810:1810:2810:3810:4810:5811:0811:1811:2811:3811:4811:5812:0812:1812:2812:3812:4812:5813:0813:1813:2813:3813:4813:5814:1014:2014:2914:3914:5015:0015:1015:2015:3015:4015:5016:0016:1016:2016:3016:4016:5017:0017:1017:2017:3017:4017:5018:0018:1018:2018:3018:3918:4818:5719:0719:1719:2719:3619:4419:5320:0220:1120:2020:2920:3920:5121:0321:1521:2621:3821:5022:0222:1422:2622:3822:5023:0223:1223:2323:3523:4723:5924:11
Saturday · 115 departures
00:2500:3700:5501:2501:5502:2502:5503:2403:5404:2404:5405:1405:3605:5706:1806:3306:4807:0307:2007:3207:4607:5908:1208:2508:3708:5009:0009:1009:2009:3009:4009:5010:0010:1010:2010:3010:4010:5011:0011:1011:2011:3011:4011:5012:0012:1012:2012:3012:4012:5013:0013:1013:2013:3013:4013:5014:0014:1014:2014:3014:4014:5015:0015:1015:1915:2815:3715:4715:5716:0716:1716:2716:3716:4716:5717:0717:1717:2717:3717:4717:5718:0618:1518:2418:3318:4318:5319:0319:1119:2019:3019:4019:5220:0420:1620:2820:4020:5221:0421:1521:2621:3821:5022:0222:1422:2622:3822:5023:0223:1323:2523:3723:4924:0124:13
Sunday · 97 departures
00:2500:3700:5601:2501:5502:2502:5503:2503:5504:2504:5505:1405:4406:1406:4407:1407:3607:5608:1608:3608:5109:0809:2509:4109:5410:0610:1910:3110:4310:5511:0711:1911:3111:4311:5712:1012:2212:3412:4612:5813:1013:2213:3413:4613:5814:1114:2314:3414:4514:5715:0915:2115:3315:4515:5716:0916:2116:3316:4516:5717:0917:2117:3317:4517:5718:0818:1918:3018:4218:5419:0519:1619:2719:3919:5120:0320:1420:2520:3620:4821:0021:1221:2321:3521:4721:5922:1122:2322:3522:4722:5923:1123:2223:3423:4623:5824:10
This route serves 61 bus stops across 11 areas.