The London Bus Museum is pleased to welcome you on board a bus journey that has taken 150 years
Have you ever wondered what happened to all those wonderful old buses that ran in London and which you only now see in old films and books? Well, the good news is, some of them live on! While thousands went to the scrap yard at the end of their working lives, some have found their way into preservation as living, moving museum pieces at London Bus Museum. Here you will discover the largest collection of working historic London buses in the world, a priceless heritage representing more than 150 years of public transport evolution in the capital.
London Bus Museum is much, much more than simply a display of old buses for enthusiasts; its aim is to present the unique engineering heritage of the collection in its historical, social, technological and educational background.
Here you can re-live the happy times of travelling on these knights of the road, experience the sights, sounds and smells of a past age, evocative of colourful liveries, elegant coachwork, fine leather and moquette upholstery. A wonderful day out with a difference - indefinably nostalgic for those who rode on them, as well as a world of fascination and wonder for the younger generations, many of whom have never even been on a bus!
London Bus Museum displays the culmination of 50 years of preservation work and provides the opportunity to see our vehicles and artefacts in a light, airy and modern environment.
We hope to welcome you for a day out with us at London Bus Museum or at our Heritage Events soon!
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- Our opening times and prices
- Visit Shillibeer Place, our Museum Shop for a wide range of books, models and gifts during Museum opening times, and at all times for online orders
- Take a Bus Ride in a traditional London double-deck bus. These operate each weekend and every day in the Surrey school holidays subject to crew and vehicle availability
Our next events:
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- Route 54 (Woolwich - Elmers End) Heritage Day ~ 13th September 2025
- TransportFest 2025 ~ 19th October 2025
Latest Museum News
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Summer 2025 opening times
Read MoreSummer 2025 opening times Mondays : open 11am to 5pm Other days : open 10am to 5pm To ensure you get the most out of
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New Sunday service on Falcon Bus route 436 from 6th January
Read MoreFalcon Bus route 436 (Weybridge Rail Station – Mercedes-Benz World – Byfleet – Woking) runs daily from 6th January 2025, with new Sunday service. Alight
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Museum Events
- 13 Sep, 25Upcoming
Route 54 Heritage Day
All DayRoute 54 (Woolwich - Elmers End) Heritage Day on 13th September 2025. Check back regularly for updates and follow us on Facebook.
19 Oct, 25UpcomingTransportFest 2025
Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmVehicle Entry Form [PDF] Closing date : 12th October 2025 Vehicle Entry Form [MS Word] Closing date : 12th October 2025
19 Apr, 26UpcomingSpring Gathering 2026
Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pmFurther details in due course ....
Online Shop Favourites
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London Sightseeing Leyland Atlantean open-top bus model (E40801) – a brand-new casting by EFE
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Then and Now, Side by Side – Book A5 softback – transport photos over the years – 60 locations (120 pages)
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Start planning for next year with our CALENDAR 2026 – buses in London, old and new (buy now to save that last-minute stress of finding a Christmas present for a friend or family)
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2025 Greater London Bus Map – fully updated to 26 April 2025 (showing the new Silvertown Tunnel bus routes)
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