London Bus 23 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
This is the full timetable for the number 23 bus in London, which runs between Paddington Stn / Eastbourne Terrace and Aldwych / Drury Lane. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 23 runs from each of the 18 stops in each direction. Times below are for buses towards Aldwych / Drury Lane (Mon-Thu). Use the toggles to switch direction or day, and tap any stop for its full hour by hour departure list.
This page shows TfL's scheduled times for the 23. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 23 instead.
Tap any stop to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour, plus a link to its live arrivals.
Full 23 timetable from Paddington Stn / Eastbourne Terrace (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled 23 bus departure from Paddington Stn / Eastbourne Terrace towards Aldwych / Drury Lane, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 23 timetable from Aldwych / Bush House (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled 23 bus departure from Aldwych / Bush House towards Paddington Stn / Eastbourne Terrace, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
First and Last are the earliest and latest scheduled departures from each stop in the chosen direction. Every is the typical daytime interval between buses from 07:00 to 19:00; buses may be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early and late. Times at the final stop are arrivals. Times at stops along the route are TfL's scheduled running times from the start of the route, so on busy days buses can run a few minutes later. Tap a stop row for its full list of departures. All times come from Transport for London's timetable data.
Source: TfL Timetable API
Bus 23 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 23 bus?
The first 23 bus leaves Paddington Stn / Eastbourne Terrace at 00:19 towards Aldwych / Drury Lane (Mon-Thu). From Aldwych / Bush House the first bus is at 00:03. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 23 bus?
The last 23 bus leaves Paddington Stn / Eastbourne Terrace at 00:07 towards Aldwych / Drury Lane (Mon-Thu). From Aldwych / Bush House the last bus is at 23:51. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 23 bus run?
During the day the 23 typically runs about every 12 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.
Does the 23 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the 23 runs from 00:21 until 00:07 from Paddington Stn / Eastbourne Terrace. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.
Does the 23 bus run at night?
Yes. The 23 is a 24-hour route, so buses keep running through the night, usually less often than during the day. Tap any stop above for its overnight times.