Bus strikes to disrupt services across Richmond upon Thames
28 August 2025
Residents are advised to plan ahead as significant disruption is expected to many bus services across South West London including some directly serving the borough due to planned strike action.
If the walkouts go ahead, industrial action is expected on the following dates:
- From 5am on Friday 29 August until 5am on Saturday 30 August
- From 5am on Monday 1 September until 5am on Tuesday 2 September
Affected routes
Affected bus routes:
13, 18, 23, 31, 33, 49, 65, 70, 71, 72, 85, 94, 105, 110, 116, 117, 148, 203, 216, 218, 220, 224, 235, 272, 281, 283, 290, 293, 295, 371, 406, 411, 418, 419, 423, 440, 452, 467, 613, 662, 665, 681, 696, C1, E3, H22, H37, H98, K1, K2, K3, K4, K5
Affected night bus services:
N18, N31, N33, N65, N72
Travel advice
- Services may be subject to delays, reduced frequency or cancellations
- Other services including rail, tube and London Overground will continue to run as normal
- Passengers are encouraged to check the TfL website to plan ahead and check before you travel for live updates
- Leave extra time and consider walking or cycling for local journeys
To find out more, visit Strikes - Transport for London.
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Updated: 28 August 2025
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