About this bus lane
This road has 3 separate bus lane stretches, including more than one in the same direction. Each has its own hours — check the sign at the start of the stretch you are in.
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbound | 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday; 10am to 6pm on Saturday | buses, cycles and taxis (black cabs) |
| North-east bound | 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday | buses, cycles and taxis (black cabs) |
| Eastbound | 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday | buses, cycles and taxis (black cabs) |
A fourth marked section, eastbound, has no operating times recorded in Transport for London's bus lane database — a gap in the dataset rather than proof it is switched off, so treat it as in force and follow the roadside sign.
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026). Ealing Council enforces bus lanes and moving-traffic restrictions using fixed and mobile CCTV cameras.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Ruislip Road (eastbound and north-east bound), Ealing, London. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £80 within 14 days to halve the charge — or if the signage was unclear, the details are wrong, or you had a genuine reason to be in the lane, consider challenging it first. Our step-by-step appeal guide covers the grounds that actually win.
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating times of the Ruislip Road bus lane?
Ealing Council's published record gives the operating times of the Ruislip Road Bus Lane in Ealing as “Varies by direction — see notes” rather than a single time range, so the sign at the start of the lane is the definitive source.
How much is the fine for driving through the Ruislip Road bus lane?
Ealing Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Ruislip Road bus lane?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages) and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Ruislip Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Ealing Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Ealing Council rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators at London Tribunals. Its adjudicators are lawyers independent of the enforcing authority, and their decision is binding on both sides. Ealing Council does not publish this bus lane's operating times centrally, which makes signage the decisive issue: the restriction has to be signed clearly enough to be understood on approach, and unclear signage is a recognised ground of appeal. It is worth doing: Ealing Council accepted 27% of the 2,606 formal challenges it received in 2025/26, and of the 70 that went on to the tribunal, 9 succeeded (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.