London's Best Bus Sightseeing Route? The 88, 35, 135, 243 "Grand Tour"

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Experience a unique "circular" tour of Central London's most iconic sights, all from the top deck of a bus! This journey connects four bus routes to create a spectacular loop from the shopping heart of the West End, across the Thames to the South, back over London Bridge to the East, and finally to the cultural South Bank—all for one bus fare.

📍 Journey Details:

Date: Saturday, 10th January 2026

Start: Oxford Circus

Finish: Waterloo Station

Routes: Bus 88 → Bus 35 → Bus 135 → Bus 243

Total Duration: 1 hour 41 minutes

Weather: Changeable cloudy-sunny afternoon

🗺️ Route Highlights & Chapter Timestamps:
Navigate the changing skies and scenery with these chapters:

00:00:00 🟠 LEG 1: Bus 88 - The Tourist Heart

Oxford Circus to Clapham Common

Rolling past Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster (Houses of Parliament & Big Ben), Vauxhall, and Stockwell.

00:38:00 🟢 LEG 2: Bus 35 - South to East London

Clapham Common to Liverpool Street

Through the vibrant hubs of Brixton and Camberwell, then to Elephant & Castle, over London Bridge with stunning views, ending in the financial district at Liverpool Street.

01:15:00🔵 LEG 3: Bus 135 - Through Trendy East

Liverpool Street to Old Street (Clerkenwell)

A short ride through the creative streets of Shoreditch and the tech hub of Old Street (Silicon Roundabout).

01:23:21 🟣 LEG 4: Bus 243 - The Final Run to Waterloo

Old Street to Waterloo Station

The home stretch through Clerkenwell, legal district Holborn, past Aldwych and the Strand, delivering you right to the door of Waterloo Station and the South Bank.

🚌 Why Watch This Ride?
This is the perfect sightseeing hack for London visitors and locals alike. See how London's major districts—West End, South Bank, City of London, and East London—connect at street level. It's a relaxing, comprehensive alternative to the Tube, offering non-stop views of landmarks, bustling streets, and local life on a dynamic Saturday afternoon.

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📌 Useful Links:
• Plan your journey with TfL: https://tfl.gov.uk
• What's on at the South Bank: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk

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