About this bus lane
This road has 2 separate bus lane stretches. Each has its own hours — check the sign at the start of the stretch you are in.
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| South-west bound | 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday | buses only |
| North-east bound | 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday | buses only |
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026). The Royal Borough of Greenwich enforces bus lanes and moving-traffic restrictions using CCTV and ANPR cameras.
Who can use it
- Buses
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Taxis and private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
John Harrison Way (south-west bound and north-east bound), Greenwich, 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 John Harrison Way bus lane?
The John Harrison Way Bus Lane in Greenwich operates 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the John Harrison Way bus lane?
Royal Borough of Greenwich 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 John Harrison Way bus lane?
Buses are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, taxis and private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the John Harrison Way bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Royal Borough of Greenwich first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Royal Borough of Greenwich 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times (7–7pm Mon–Fri), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.