About this bus lane
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| North-west bound | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | buses, cycles and taxis (black cabs) |
A second marked section, northbound, 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. Hillingdon Council was asked in August 2026 to list every camera-enforced bus lane and bus gate it runs and named four (freedom of information request FOI 05675, answered 21 August 2026): Coldharbour Lane in Hayes, Yeading Lane in Yeading, and two points on Uxbridge Road.
Hillingdon Road is not among them, so no council camera enforces this lane — the restriction itself still applies.
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026).
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Hillingdon Road (north-west bound and northbound), Hillingdon, London. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Got a PCN here?
London Borough of Hillingdon's own list of camera-enforced sites does not include this one, so a camera PCN from this location would be unexpected — check the notice carefully and make sure it names the road you were actually on. If it does, it is still £160, reduced to £80 within 14 days, and our step-by-step appeal guide covers the grounds that actually win. The restriction itself is not optional: the traffic order is in force and the police keep their own power to act.
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating times of the Hillingdon Road bus lane?
The Hillingdon Road Bus Lane in Hillingdon operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Hillingdon Road bus lane?
London Borough of Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to London Borough of Hillingdon first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If London Borough of Hillingdon 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. This bus lane operates 24 hours, so "I was outside the operating times" is not open to you — the grounds that win here are that your vehicle was exempt, that the details on the PCN are wrong, 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.