8 October 2026

Bus route 228 in London: Central Middlesex Hospital ↔ Chippenham Road/Shirland Road

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Bus route 228 in London links “Central Middlesex Hospital” and “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”.

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Which way bus 228 runs

Bus route 228 in London on the map: the route both ways

Towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”: 43 stops. After “Central Middlesex Hospital”, the bus calls at “Barretts Green Road”, “Waxlow Road”, “Harlesden Station”, “Fairlight Avenue”, “Willesden County Court”, “Harlesden Jubilee Clock”, “Willesden Junction Station”, “Webb Place”, “Old Oak Common Railway Depot”, “The Fairway (W3)”. Then “East Acton Stn / Erconwald St”, “Westway / East Acton”, “East Acton Lane / Old Oak Road”, “Hemlock Road East Acton”, “Steventon Road”, “Uxbridge Road”, “Wormholt Road Shepherd’s Bush”, “Adelaide Grove”, “Ellerslie Road”, “Queens Park Rangers FC”. Then “Mandela Close”, “White City”, “White City Bus Station”, “Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line)”, “Royal Crescent”, “Norland Square”, “Holland Park”, “Ladbroke Square Gardens”, “Blenheim Crescent”, “Ladbroke Grove”. Then “Chesterton Road”, “St Charles Square/Ladbroke Grv”, “Barlby Road”, “Kensal House”, “Ladbroke Grove Sainsbury’s”, “Fifth Avenue Queen’s Park”, “Third Avenue (W10)”, “Portnall Road”, “Great Western Road / Elgin Ave”, “Elgin Avenue / Harrow Road”. Before “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”: “Elgin Avenue / Chippenham Road”.

On the way back the bus takes a different route, from “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road” to “Central Middlesex Hospital” (42 stops). Only in this direction does it call at “Westminster Register Office”, “Ashmore Road”, “Second Avenue (W10)”, “Fifth Avenue / Queen’s Park Library”, “Ladbroke Grove / Kilburn Lane”, “Elgin Crescent”, “Galloway Road”, “St Saviour’s Church (W3)”, “Hilary Road”, “Old Oak Common Lane / Savoy Circus”, “Long Drive (W3)”, “Old Oak Lane / Atlas Road” and “Acton Lane Harlesden”. Only in the direction of “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road” does it call at, among others, “Harlesden Jubilee Clock”, “East Acton Stn / Erconwald St”, “Westway / East Acton”, “East Acton Lane / Old Oak Road”, “Hemlock Road East Acton” and “Steventon Road”. For the way back, board nearby: “Harlesden Jubilee Clock” → “Acton Lane Harlesden” (50 m), “East Acton Stn / Erconwald St” → “Old Oak Common Lane / Savoy Circus” (250 m), “Westway / East Acton” → “Old Oak Common Lane / Savoy Circus” (100 m) and “East Acton Lane / Old Oak Road” → “Old Oak Common Lane / Savoy Circus” (50 m). Towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”, board nearby: “Westminster Register Office” → “Elgin Avenue / Harrow Road” (100 m), “Ashmore Road” → “Great Western Road / Elgin Ave” (50 m), “Second Avenue (W10)” → “Third Avenue (W10)” (150 m) and “Fifth Avenue / Queen’s Park Library” → “Fifth Avenue Queen’s Park” (100 m).

↓ to “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”↑ to “Central Middlesex Hospital” Central Middlesex HospitalCentral Middlesex HospitalBarretts Green RoadBarretts Green RoadWaxlow RoadWaxlow RoadHarlesden StationHarlesden StationFairlight AvenueFairlight AvenueWillesden County CourtWillesden County CourtHarlesden Jubilee ClockHarlesden Jubilee ClockWillesden Junction StationWillesden Junction StationWebb PlaceWebb PlaceOld Oak Common Railway DepotOld Oak Common Railway DepotThe Fairway (W3)The Fairway (W3)East Acton Stn / Erconwald StEast Acton Stn / Erconwald StWestway / East ActonWestway / East ActonEast Acton Lane / Old Oak RoadEast Acton Lane / Old Oak RoadHemlock Road East ActonHemlock Road East ActonSteventon RoadSteventon RoadUxbridge RoadUxbridge RoadWormholt Road Shepherd's BushWormholt Road Shepherd's BushAdelaide GroveAdelaide GroveEllerslie RoadEllerslie RoadQueens Park Rangers FCQueens Park Rangers FCMandela CloseMandela CloseWhite CityWhite CityWhite City Bus StationWhite City Bus StationShepherd's Bush (Central Line)Shepherd's Bush (Central Line)Royal CrescentRoyal CrescentNorland SquareNorland SquareHolland ParkHolland ParkLadbroke Square GardensLadbroke Square GardensBlenheim CrescentBlenheim CrescentLadbroke GroveLadbroke GroveChesterton RoadChesterton RoadSt Charles Square/Ladbroke GrvSt Charles Square/Ladbroke GrvBarlby RoadBarlby RoadKensal HouseKensal HouseLadbroke Grove Sainsbury'sLadbroke Grove Sainsbury'sFifth Avenue Queen's ParkFifth Avenue Queen's ParkThird Avenue (W10)Third Avenue (W10)Portnall RoadPortnall RoadGreat Western Road / Elgin AveGreat Western Road / Elgin AveElgin Avenue / Harrow RoadElgin Avenue / Harrow RoadElgin Avenue / Chippenham RoadElgin Avenue / Chippenham RoadChippenham Road /Shirland RoadChippenham Road/Shirland RoadChippenham Road /Shirland RoadChippenham Road/Shirland RoadWestminster Register OfficeWestminster Register OfficeAshmore RoadAshmore RoadSecond Avenue (W10)Second Avenue (W10)Fifth Avenue / Queen's Park LibraryFifth Avenue / Queen's Park LibraryLadbroke Grove / Kilburn LaneLadbroke Grove / Kilburn LaneLadbroke Grove Sainsbury'sLadbroke Grove Sainsbury'sKensal HouseKensal HouseBarlby RoadBarlby RoadSt Charles Square/Ladbroke GrvSt Charles Square/Ladbroke GrvChesterton RoadChesterton RoadLadbroke GroveLadbroke GroveElgin CrescentElgin CrescentLadbroke Square GardensLadbroke Square GardensHolland ParkHolland ParkHolland ParkHolland ParkNorland SquareNorland SquareRoyal CrescentRoyal CrescentShepherd's Bush (Central Line)Shepherd's Bush (Central Line)White City Bus StationWhite City Bus StationWhite CityWhite CityQueens Park Rangers FCQueens Park Rangers FCEllerslie RoadEllerslie RoadAdelaide GroveAdelaide GroveGalloway RoadGalloway RoadWormholt Road Shepherd's BushWormholt Road Shepherd's BushUxbridge RoadUxbridge RoadSt Saviour's Church (W3)St Saviour's Church (W3)Hilary RoadHilary RoadOld Oak Common Lane / Savoy CircusOld Oak Common Lane / Savoy CircusThe Fairway (W3)The Fairway (W3)Long Drive (W3)Long Drive (W3)Old Oak Common Railway DepotOld Oak Common Railway DepotOld Oak Lane / Atlas RoadOld Oak Lane / Atlas RoadWebb PlaceWebb PlaceWillesden Junction StationWillesden Junction StationActon Lane HarlesdenActon Lane HarlesdenWillesden County CourtWillesden County CourtFairlight AvenueFairlight AvenueHarlesden StationHarlesden StationWaxlow RoadWaxlow RoadBarretts Green RoadBarretts Green RoadCentral Middlesex HospitalCentral Middlesex Hospital

Left column runs down, right column runs up. Filled stops are served both ways, dashed ones only one way: 14 towards “Chippenham Road /Shirland Road” and 13 the other way. Tap a stop to see its name.

Where to change

On part of the route, between “Blenheim Crescent” and “Ladbroke Grove Sainsbury’s” it shares the road with routes 23 and 52; between “Central Middlesex Hospital” and “Harlesden Jubilee Clock” it shares the road with route 260; between “Barretts Green Road” and “Willesden Junction Station” it shares the road with route 487.

Connections by stop, in route order:

  • “Central Middlesex Hospital”: buses 187, 224 and 440
  • “Barretts Green Road”: buses 187 and 224
  • “Waxlow Road”: buses 187, 206 and 224
  • “Harlesden Station”: buses 187, 206 and 224
  • “Fairlight Avenue”: buses 18, 187, 206, 224 and 266
  • “Willesden County Court”: buses 18, 187, 206, 220 and 266
  • “Harlesden Jubilee Clock” (only towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”): buses 18, 187, 206, 220 and 266
  • “Willesden Junction Station”: buses 220 and 266
  • “Webb Place”: buses 220 and 266
  • “Old Oak Common Railway Depot”: bus 266
  • “The Fairway (W3)”: buses 7, 72, 95 and 272
  • Stops from “East Acton Stn / Erconwald St” to “East Acton Lane / Old Oak Road” (only towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”): buses 7, 72, 95 and 272
  • “Hemlock Road East Acton” (only towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”): buses 95 and 272
  • “Steventon Road” (only towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”): buses 72, 207, 218, 272 and 306
  • “Uxbridge Road”: buses 207, 218, 272 and 306
  • “Wormholt Road Shepherd’s Bush”: buses 72, 207, 218, 272, 306 and SL8
  • “Adelaide Grove”: buses 72, 207 and SL8
  • “Ellerslie Road”: buses 72, 207 and SL8
  • “Queens Park Rangers FC”: bus 72
  • “Mandela Close” (only towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”): buses 72, 95, 220 and 272
  • “White City”: buses 31, 49, 72, 95, 148, 207, 220, 237, 272, 316, C1 and SL8
  • “White City Bus Station”: buses 31, 49, 95, 148, 207, 220, 237, 272, 316, C1 and SL8
  • “Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line)”: buses 31, 49, 72, 94, 95, 148, 207, 220, 237, 272, 295, 316, C1 and SL8
  • “Royal Crescent”: buses 31, 49, 94, 148, 207, 237, 295, 316, C1 and SL8
  • “Norland Square”: buses 31, 94, 148, 295 and 316
  • “Holland Park”: buses 31, 94 and 148
  • “Ladbroke Square Gardens”: buses 31, 94 and 148
  • “Blenheim Crescent” (only towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”): bus 7
  • “Ladbroke Grove”: buses 7, 295 and 316
  • “Chesterton Road”: buses 7, 295 and 316
  • “St Charles Square/Ladbroke Grv”: bus 295
  • “Barlby Road”: buses 295 and 316
  • “Kensal House”: buses 18, 28, 295 and 316
  • “Ladbroke Grove Sainsbury’s”: buses 18, 28, 295 and 316
  • “Fifth Avenue Queen’s Park” (only towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”): buses 18, 28, 295 and 316
  • “Third Avenue (W10)” (only towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”): buses 18 and 28
  • Stops from “Portnall Road” to “Elgin Avenue / Harrow Road” (only towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”): buses 18, 28, 31, 36 and 328
  • “Elgin Avenue / Chippenham Road” (only towards “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”): buses 6, 18, 28, 31, 36, 187 and 328
  • “Chippenham Road/Shirland Road”: buses 6, 31, 36, 187 and 328
  • “Westminster Register Office” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): buses 18, 28, 31, 36 and 328
  • “Ashmore Road” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): buses 18, 28, 31, 36 and 328
  • “Second Avenue (W10)” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): buses 18 and 28
  • “Fifth Avenue / Queen’s Park Library” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): buses 18, 28, 295 and 316
  • “Ladbroke Grove / Kilburn Lane” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): buses 18, 28, 295 and 316
  • “Elgin Crescent” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): bus 7
  • “Galloway Road” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): buses 72, 207 and SL8
  • “St Saviour’s Church (W3)” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): buses 72, 207, 218, 272 and 306
  • “Hilary Road” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): buses 95 and 272
  • “Old Oak Common Lane / Savoy Circus” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): buses 7, 72, 95 and 272
  • “Long Drive (W3)” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): buses 7 and 72
  • “Old Oak Lane / Atlas Road” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): bus 266
  • “Acton Lane Harlesden” (only towards “Central Middlesex Hospital”): buses 18, 187, 206, 220 and 266

Pages for these routes: bus C1, bus SL8, bus 6, bus 7, bus 18, bus 23, bus 28, bus 31, bus 36, bus 49, bus 52, bus 72, bus 94, bus 95, bus 148, bus 187, bus 206, bus 207, bus 220.

Passes and concessions

Tickets, passes and concessions are covered on a separate page: how to pay for public transport in London.

Questions and answers

Does bus 228 go to “Harlesden Station”?

Yes, in both directions.

Where can I change from bus 228 to another bus route?

Most routes stop at “White City” (31, 49, 72, 95, 148, 207, 220, 237, 272, 316, C1 and SL8) and “Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line)” (31, 49, 72, 94, 95, 148, 207, 220, 237, 272, 295, 316, C1 and SL8). All other stops with connections are listed above.

Checked on 4 October 2026. Source of the route and stops: Transport for London (TfL).

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