London Bus Schedule: Routes, Stops & Times in Canada
London bus schedule searches in Canada usually mean London Transit Commission buses in London, Ontario. This guide helps you find the correct LTC route, stop, direction, fare, schedule PDF, live arrival, service alert and map before you leave.
This is not a UK Transport for London guide. Oyster, London Underground zones and TfL bus fares do not apply here. For London, Ontario, use LTC’s official schedule page, Real-Time system, fare page and detour notices.
Official London, Ontario bus schedule source
The official bus schedule source for London, Ontario is the London Transit Commission. LTC publishes route schedules, current and future effective-date notes, route PDFs, holiday schedule information, fares, Smart Card rules, real-time arrival tools, detours, stop closures and customer support.
How London Transit routes connect major trip areas
LTC routes connect downtown, Western University / Natural Science, Fanshawe College, Masonville Place, White Oaks Mall, Argyle Mall, Westmount, Byron / Riverbend, Pond Mills, Stoney Creek, Lambeth and London Airport. The exact bus time depends on the route number, destination sign, stop side and service day.
How to find your exact London bus time
Use this workflow instead of guessing from Google snippets or old PDFs. It works for local routes, express routes, university routes, airport trips and mall transfers.
Open LTC Routes & Schedules and select the exact route number and route name.
Check weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service. Do not assume weekends are identical.
Use the destination sign: toward Downtown, Fanshawe, Masonville, White Oaks, Argyle, Airport, etc.
Use the nearest timepoint in the PDF, then check your exact stop in Real-Time.
Look for detours, closed stops, temporary stops and construction impacts before leaving.
London Transit route list by rider purpose
The official LTC route index includes regular local routes, community bus routes, express routes and fall-service routes. Use this selector to identify the right route family, then open the official schedule for exact first bus, last bus, stop times and route notes.
| Route group | Routes / corridors | Best for | Rider warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core local routes | 1 Kipps Lane–King Edward/Pond Mills, 2 Natural Science–Trafalgar Heights, 3 Downtown–Argyle Mall, 4 Fanshawe College–White Oaks Mall, 5 Byron–Argyle Mall, 6 University Hospital–Parkwood Institute, 7 Westmount Mall–Argyle Mall, 9 Downtown–Whitehills | Daily city travel, downtown connections, hospitals, malls and east/west corridors. | Check direction and stop side carefully, especially downtown and near construction. |
| North / south and campus links | 10 Barker at Huron–Masonville Place, 12 Downtown–Wharncliffe at Wonderland, 13 Masonville Place–White Oaks Mall, 15 Huron Heights–Westmount Mall, 16 Masonville Place–Pond Mills, 17 Byron/Riverbend–Argyle Mall, 19 Downtown–Stoney Creek, 20 Fanshawe College–Beaverbrook | Masonville, Western/Natural Science, downtown, White Oaks, Stoney Creek and Fanshawe links. | Cross-city trips can take much longer than short local hops. Build transfer time. |
| South, west, east and airport routes | 24 Talbot Village–Summerside, 25 Fanshawe College–Masonville Place, 27 Fanshawe College–Capulet, 28 White Oaks Mall–Lambeth, 30 Cheese Factory Rd, 31 Alumni Hall–Hyde Park Power Centre, 33 Alumni Hall–Proudfoot, 34 Masonville Place–Alumni Hall/Natural Science, 35 Argyle Mall–Trafalgar Heights, 36 Fanshawe College–London Airport, 37 Argyle Mall–Neptune Crescent, 38 Argyle Mall–Innovation Park | Airport trips, industrial/employment areas, Fanshawe, Western, Lambeth, Hyde Park and local neighbourhood travel. | Route 36 airport trips need extra time; confirm the airport direction and live arrival before leaving. |
| Community bus routes | 51 Monday, 52 Tuesday, 53 Wednesday, 54 Thursday, 55 Friday, 56 Wednesday | Community-focused service patterns that are not the same as ordinary frequent bus routes. | Some community bus services require advance booking through customer service. Always read the route note before planning. |
| Express routes | 90 Express Masonville Place–White Oaks Mall, 91 Express Argyle Mall–Oxford at Wonderland, 92 Express Masonville Mall–Victoria Hospital, 93 Express White Oaks Mall–Masonville, 94 Express Natural Science–Argyle Mall, 95 Express White Oaks Mall–Fanshawe College | Longer trips where limited stops save time and your origin/destination is near an express stop. | Express buses may not stop at every local stop. Look for the correct express stop and destination sign. |
| Fall / campus-focused routes | 102 Downtown–Natural Science, 104 Ridout & Grand–Fanshawe College, 106 Downtown–Natural Science, 127 Natural Science–Westmount | Western, Fanshawe, downtown and school-term travel patterns. | Several fall-service routes resumed September 6, 2026. Confirm service day before relying on them. |
Route names and effective-date notes should always be checked on the live LTC route index before publication updates, because route PDFs and service levels may change.
September 6, 2026 London Transit changes riders should know
LTC announced multiple service changes taking effect Sunday, September 6, 2026. This matters because a route screenshot or PDF saved before that date may send a rider to the wrong stop, wrong time or wrong routing.
Routes 4, 6, 24, 31, 36, 90, 91, 93, 102 and 127 were listed with schedule changes.
Routes 27 and 33 were listed as returning to fall service levels.
Routes 95, 102, 104, 106 and 127 were listed as returning with the reopening of Fanshawe College Terminal.
Routes 91 and 127 were listed with routing changes, so riders should check both map and schedule.
Route 90 began serving rapid transit centre-running stations at Wellington and South Street, stops #2996 northbound and #2997 southbound.
Local Routes 1 and 13 continue to use regular curbside stops along Wellington Road, not the Route 90 rapid transit station pattern.
London Transit fare rate: cash, tickets, Smart Card and passes
LTC fare choice matters. Cash is simple but usually the most expensive single-ride option. Smart Card stored value and tickets match lower per-trip prices for eligible rider types, while monthly passes can work better for frequent riders.
Use exact cash and request/confirm your transfer when needed.
Adult tickets are sold as 5 for $13.25; stored value deducts the same per-trip amount.
Youth tickets are sold as 5 for $10.60. Riders must use the correct fare type.
Senior tickets are sold as 5 for $10.00, and stored value can use the same price.
Children 12 and under ride free with an LTC FOB; children 4 and under ride free without a FOB.
Best to compare against your expected monthly ride count before buying.
Useful for weekday commuters who do not need weekend rides.
Check LTC and City of London purchase rules before relying on this fare.
Quick LTC fare comparison
This visual compares common fare options. It is a reader aid, not a substitute for the official fare page because eligibility and subsidy rules may change.
Smart Card details riders often miss
If you load a pass or stored value online, allow up to 48 hours for the product to reach bus readers. For a monthly pass, load several days before you need it.
Registration helps with online reloads and makes lost-card blocking/replacement possible.
Only registered lost or stolen cards can be replaced. A $5 administration fee applies, and replacement processing can take business days.
Stored value automatically adds a 90-minute transfer when you tap.
Stored value can pay for additional riders when the operator charges an accompanying fare.
The 90-minute transfer window is not tied to schedule adherence; delays do not automatically extend it.
How early to arrive and how long London bus trips may take
Scheduled time is the planned timetable. Live arrival is an estimate. For high-stakes trips, do not plan to arrive at the stop at the exact scheduled minute.
| Trip type | Practical arrival buffer | Approximate ride-time planning | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known local stop | Arrive about 5 minutes early. | Short local trips may be 10–25 minutes, depending on corridor and traffic. | You already know the stop, but Real-Time may still shift. |
| First time using a stop | Arrive 10 minutes early. | Allow extra time to find the correct stop side and stop number. | Stops across the road can serve the opposite direction. |
| Transfer trip | Add 10–15 minutes beyond the planner result. | Mall, downtown and campus transfers can vary widely. | A small first-bus delay can break a transfer. |
| Cross-city trip | Add 15–20 minutes when being late matters. | West-east or north-south trips can be 45–75+ minutes with transfers. | Construction, congestion and waiting time can add up. |
| Airport / appointment | Add 20+ minutes. | Use the official Route 36 schedule or trip planner for exact timing. | Missing a flight, appointment or shift has a high cost. |
How to use LTC Real-Time correctly
LTC Real-Time is the best same-day place to check estimated arrivals, stop-specific schedule information and detour/closure impacts. Select the exact stop and direction; a nearby stop across the street may show a different route pattern.
- Open LTC Real-Time.
- Search by route number, stop number or stop name.
- Select the correct direction and destination sign.
- Open the stop detail and confirm the stop ID.
- Compare live arrival with the scheduled time.
- Look for detour, closure or service-interruption notes.
- Recheck shortly before leaving the house, campus, workplace or terminal.
What to check before walking to the stop
London road construction and event detours can move stops, change routing or affect schedule adherence. A route can still operate while your normal boarding stop is closed.
Look for a stop number and direction. A closure may affect only one side of the road.
Check the nearest alternate stop and confirm it appears in Real-Time.
Campus, downtown and fair/event detours may run only for a specific date range.
Detours can be modified during a project, so recheck the same day.
- Check Real-Time for your exact route and stop.
- Open LTC Detours & Stop Closures for the current summary.
- Look for route number, stop ID, direction, effective date and reason.
- Plan extra walking time when your usual stop is relocated.
How to avoid boarding the wrong London bus
A route number alone is not enough. LTC route names usually show two endpoints, and the correct bus depends on the direction, destination sign and boarding side.
Read the sign on the approaching bus. It should match your direction, such as toward Masonville, White Oaks, Fanshawe, Argyle, Downtown or Airport.
The return trip may not board directly across the road. Use the stop ID in Real-Time.
Express routes may use limited stops or different boarding points. Do not assume every local stop is served.
Route 90 uses rapid transit centre-running stations at Wellington/South for some service, while local Routes 1 and 13 remain curbside.
Fanshawe-serving routes returned to the terminal in September 2026; always verify the designated stop location.
Route 36 serves London Airport. Check both the airport direction and the return time before relying on it for flights or work shifts.
London Transit office map and official route-map warning
The Google Map below is for LTC office/location context only. For route planning, use LTC’s official Ride Guide, route PDFs and Real-Time stop lookup because a generic map pin does not show every route branch, express stop or temporary stop closure.
Accessible buses, community routes and specialized transit
LTC conventional service uses accessible low-floor buses, but accessibility still depends on the stop, sidewalk, curb, snow, construction and temporary relocation conditions. Check your exact stop before travelling with a mobility device, stroller or time-sensitive appointment.
Use Real-Time and official route schedules for fixed-route buses. Confirm the stop is open and usable.
Community routes 51–56 are different from regular frequent routes. Read the route note and booking requirement before planning.
Specialized transit is separate from ordinary bus routes and has its own eligibility, booking and rider rules.
Boarding comfort can vary during crowding. Allow extra time for trips involving mobility devices, walkers, strollers or appointments.
Check LTC’s current rider policies for service animals, pets and operator guidance before travelling.
For route help, contact LTC customer service at 519-451-1347 or ltc@londontransit.ca.
Use these official London Transit links
Final London bus checklist
- Confirm this is London, Ontario, not London, England.
- Open the official LTC route schedule and choose the correct service day.
- Match the destination sign and direction before boarding.
- Search your exact stop in LTC Real-Time.
- Check detours and stop closures on the same day you travel.
- Use the right fare product: cash, ticket, Smart Card, pass, child FOB or eligible reduced fare.
- Arrive at least 5 minutes early; add more time for transfers, airport, campus, appointments or construction.
- Do not treat a live arrival estimate as a guarantee.
London Bus Schedule FAQs
Who operates buses in London, Ontario?
Local public buses in London, Ontario are operated by the London Transit Commission, commonly called LTC.
Where can I find the official London bus schedule?
Use the official LTC Routes & Schedules page. It lists route PDFs, route names, effective-date notes and holiday schedule information.
How do I check live London bus arrivals?
Open LTC Real-Time, search by stop or route, choose the correct direction and recheck shortly before leaving. Live arrivals are estimates, not guarantees.
What is the London Transit adult cash fare?
The adult, student and senior cash fare is listed as $3.50 and includes a 90-minute transfer.
Is Smart Card stored value cheaper than cash?
Yes. Adult stored value is listed at $2.65 per ride, while the cash fare is $3.50. Youth and senior stored-value fares are lower when the rider is eligible.
Do children ride free on London Transit?
Children age 5 to 12 ride free with an LTC FOB, and children age 4 and under ride free without a FOB, according to LTC’s fare information.
Do London Transit transfers last 90 minutes?
Yes. Cash, ticket and stored-value fares include a 90-minute transfer. Smart Card stored value adds the transfer automatically when tapped.
Which London Transit route serves London Airport?
Route 36 is listed as Fanshawe College – London Airport. For airport trips, check the Route 36 schedule, live arrival and detour status before leaving.
Did London Transit schedules change in September 2026?
Yes. LTC listed several schedule, routing, fall-service and route-return changes taking effect September 6, 2026. Riders should rebuild old saved trips from the official route page.
Is this article about Transport for London in the UK?
No. This guide is for London, Ontario, Canada. TfL, Oyster, Underground zones and UK bus fares are not used for London Transit Commission buses.