London Bus 130

Bus 130 in London links Vulcan Way and Parchmore Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 43 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 49 minutes. On a weekday it runs 91 trips in one direction, and 53 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 130

Outbound: Vulcan Way → Parchmore Road

This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Redstart Close, Castle Hill School, Coombe Lane Tram Stop, Woodside Tram Stop. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Parchmore Road → Vulcan Way

This direction has 46 stops. The route passes Thornton Heath Clock Tower, Woodside Tram Stop, Heathfield Farm, Dunley Drive. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 91 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 53 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–13 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12; on weekends every 19–30 minutes.

Fare and payment

A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.

A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ride on bus 130 cost?

1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Vulcan Way the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:45. From Parchmore Road they are 00:10 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Vulcan Way to Parchmore Road take?

About 49 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

43 outbound and 46 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 130 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 53 trips in one direction, running from Vulcan Way between 00:00 and 23:40.

Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.

Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).