Kensington & Chelsea Bus Lanes & Bus Gates — Operating Times
Bus lanes and bus gates in Kensington & Chelsea, with hours, permitted vehicles and who enforces them. Kensington & Chelsea Council has confirmed it issues no bus lane penalty charge notices, but the restrictions remain in force.
Covers Notting Hill, Chelsea, Earl's Court, South Kensington, North Kensington, Ladbroke Grove, World's End, Brompton and Holland Park — bus lanes and bus gates in these areas are enforced by Kensington & Chelsea Council, so any we track there are listed below. They are listed by road name, exactly as the road appears on the PCN and the roadside sign.
| Road | Type | Operating times | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's RoadKing's Road (north-east bound), Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea | Bus lane | Varies | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Chelsea BridgeChelsea Bridge (northbound), Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
🔴 TfL red routes in Kensington & Chelsea
These bus lanes run through Kensington & Chelsea but sit on the TfL red route network — they are enforced by Transport for London, not Kensington & Chelsea Council. The PCN is £160 (£80 if paid within 14 days).
| Road | Type | Operating times | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton RoadBrompton Road (north-east bound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
Missing a road? Restrictions change and new bus gates appear every year. Check how to look up any bus lane, and remember: the roadside sign is the legal authority.