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Set 40953 London Bus
Creator

London Bus

The classic red double-decker from London recreated in brick form: Creator set 40953 uses 245 pieces and includes no minifigures.

Set number
40953
Year
2026
Pieces
245
Minifigures
0
Theme
Creator
Different parts
69
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 69

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (9)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A landmark in miniature

The red double-decker bus is one of London's most recognisable transport symbols, and set 40953 recreates it as a compact display model. With no minifigures, the focus stays on the bus's distinctive shape. At 245 pieces, it comes together in a manageable amount of time, making it a good small souvenir or decor piece for fans of the city, without needing the space that larger building models from other Creator or Architecture sets often require. Anyone already collecting other transport models from the Creator range will find the bus a fitting addition to a small vehicle collection.

Red with transparent window details

Red, trans-clear, black and tan give the model the classic London bus look, including transparent elements for the windows. The heavy use of red keeps the model instantly recognisable even from a distance, while tan suggests smaller interior details and black covers tyres, chassis and contrast points. This clear colour separation means the bus's distinctive silhouette reads clearly even from just a few metres away. The exact colour breakdown is listed in the parts list on this page.

69 different part types

With 69 unique part types across 245 pieces, the set stays easy to follow and suits a quick build session. That compact variety is still enough to convincingly shape the windows, wheels and the distinctive double-decker silhouette, without dragging the build out unnecessarily. The full parts list, with colour and quantity, is available on this page, useful for tracking down replacement pieces or checking the set over before buying.

A souvenir built by hand

With no minifigures included, this set works especially well as a decorative piece or souvenir model for travellers and London fans. Its compact size makes it easy to fit into travel-themed shelves or display cabinets without taking up much space. Combined with other Creator building models, it can also form the start of a small collection of well-known landmarks, where the bus takes its place among several vehicles or buildings.

FAQ

What does this set represent?
It recreates the classic red double-decker bus from London as a display model.
Does the set include minifigures?
No, the set consists solely of the bus model without minifigures.
How many pieces does the set have?
It contains 245 pieces across 69 unique part types.

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