Fancy hopping on a heritage bus, and not even paying a fare for the privilege?
All day on Saturday 14 March 2026 buses dating from the 1930s-1980s will ply the 38 bus route between Victoria and Hackney — one that’s been running since June 1912. All buses are free for anyone to ride. (Note that official (modern) TfL services using the 38 route will still charge full whack.)
Most of the heritage buses will be Routemasters and RT-types, which, during the 1950s, formed the largest standardised bus fleet in the world.
The cavalcade of old timey buses comes courtesy of the London Bus Museum (as well as some private owners) and will run along the regular 38 bus route from 10am-5pm. Buses will travel in both directions, arriving every 10 minutes or so (a timetable will be available closer to the time). All you need to do is stick out your hand, flag one down and hop aboard. It won’t cost you a penny — and you might even get issued an old school ticket from the conductor.
Given that the 38 stops in some of London’s most touristy spots, expect services to be busy — especially if we’re blessed with decent weather!
London Bus Museum Route 38 Heritage Day, Saturday 14 March 2026, approx 10am-5pm, free. Note that because of the buses’ vintage, they’re unable to accommodate wheelchairs and most modern buggies.