Let’s talk about the Number 24. It’s the route for people who want real London, not just the postcards. It starts in Hampstead (fancy, hilly, charming) and ends in Pimlico (Quiet, neat, also fancy).
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This one goes through Camden Town (punk energy and cheap sunglasses). Then it passes Regent’s Park (you might see a giraffe from the zoo if you lean hard enough). Then Trafalgar Square again (you can’t escape the lions).
But the best part? It cuts through Baker Street. Sherlock Holmes’s house is here. Yes, there’s a guy in a deerstalker hat outside. No, he won’t solve your problems.
Pro Tips From a Cheapskate
Buy an Oyster card or use your contactless card. A single bus ride is cheaper than a Tube ride, and you get unlimited bus-to-bus transfers within an hour. Math + sightseeing = win.
Sit on the top deck left side heading south, right side heading north. You get better photo angles. Also, avoid the 8:30 AM rush. Unless you enjoy being mashed against a German tourist’s backpack.
And finally, bring headphones for a soundtrack. I recommend something orchestral or Billie Eilish. Nothing ruins a good bus ride like silence and a crying toddler.
