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on TfL 242

No advanced booking: just turn up and go!

Booking a seat on the TfL 242 bus route is not possible. You simply turn up at any stop along the route, board the bus and touch in with a contactless payment card, mobile device, or Oyster card. London buses are cashless, so cash is not accepted. You only need to touch in at the start of your journey.

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The first step to booking your journey on TfL 242 is to plan your journey.

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There are many great value tickets that allow you to have a family-friendly day of fun. Here are a selection to get you started.

Any prices shown on Scenic are indicative and you should always check the operator's website for the most accurate ticket & pass prices.

Concessions & free bus passes

Concessionary passes are accepted on TfL 242.

Accepted concessionary bus passes: London Freedom pass.

The London Freedom Pass (both Older Person's and Disabled Person's) and English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) passes are accepted on TfL bus route 242. Disabled Person's Freedom Passes and Disabled Person's ENCTS passes are valid for free travel at all times. Older Person's Freedom Passes and Older Person's ENCTS passes are valid for free travel on weekdays between 09:00 and 04:30 the next day, and anytime on weekends and bank holidays. They are not valid between 04:30 and 09:00 on weekdays. Holders of ENCTS passes issued outside London should show their pass to the driver, as the Electronic Ticket Machine may not read them.

This listing was last updated on 2nd April 2026

We can't guarantee that all information on this website is 100% accurate. You must always check with the operator's website before travelling. We can't be held responsible for any costs incurred because of inaccurate or misleading information. For more information, please read our terms and conditions.

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