About this bus lane
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbound | 7am–7pm Monday to Saturday | see list below |
Two further sections (north and west bound) operate 4–7pm Monday to Friday only. All admit buses, taxis, motorcycles and cycles.
Westminster's published list of fixed traffic enforcement cameras contains no bus lane cameras; mobile camera units may still enforce moving traffic contraventions.
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)
- Motorcycles
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Knightsbridge (A4), London SW1/SW7. 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 Knightsbridge bus lane?
Westminster City Council's published record gives the operating times of the Knightsbridge Bus Lane in Westminster 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 Knightsbridge bus lane?
Westminster City 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 Knightsbridge bus lane?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages), motorcycles and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Knightsbridge bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Westminster City Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Westminster City 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. Westminster City 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. Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.