Bus 138 in London links Bromley North Station and Chestnut Avenue (BR4). The route is 0.0 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 23 minutes. On a weekday it runs 39 trips in one direction, and 35 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 138 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Bromley North Station → Chestnut Avenue (BR4) |
| End → start | Chestnut Avenue (BR4) → Bromley North Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 33 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 23 minutes |
| Trips per day | 39 on weekdays, 35 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 30 · midday 29–30 · weekend 28–31 |
| First / last trip from «Bromley North Station» | 00:20 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Chestnut Avenue (BR4)» | 00:10 / 23:40 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 138
Outbound: Bromley North Station → Chestnut Avenue (BR4)
This direction has 20 stops. The route passes Queens Gardens, Queen Anne Avenue, Mead Way, Hayes / Station Approach. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley North Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Queens Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Bromley High Street / The Mall | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Bromley South Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | St Mark’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Queen Anne Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Cumberland Road (BR2) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Broadoaks Way | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Westmoreland Road / Barnfield Wood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Mead Way | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | The Pickhurst | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Crest Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hayes Hill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Hayes / Station Approach | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Hayes (Kent) | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Holland Way | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Tiepigs Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Glebe Way | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Coney Hall / Kingsway | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Chestnut Avenue (BR4) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Chestnut Avenue (BR4) → Bromley North Station
This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Sylvan Way, Queensway / Birch Tree Avenue, Hayes (Kent), Westmoreland Road / Barnfield Wood Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chestnut Avenue (BR4) | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Sylvan Way | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Sylvan Way / Chestnut Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Sylvan Way / Layhams Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Layhams Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Birch Tree Avenue / Layhams Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Birch Tree Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Birch Tree Avenue / North | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Queensway / Birch Tree Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Queensway Coney Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Princes Way | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Coney Hall Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Addington Road / Glebe Way | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Tiepigs Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Holland Way | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Hayes (Kent) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Hayes / Station Approach | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Hayes Hill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Crest Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | The Pickhurst | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | The Avenue Hayes | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Pickhurst Lane / Goodhart Way | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Westmoreland Road / Barnfield Wood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Broadoaks Way | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Westmoreland Rd /Cumberland Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Queen Anne Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | St Mark’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Bromley South Station | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Elmfield Road / The Mall | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Queens Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Court Street | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | West Street Bromley | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Bromley North Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 39 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 35 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Bromley North Station» | 00:20 — 23:50 | 00:20 — 23:50 |
| From «Chestnut Avenue (BR4)» | 00:10 — 23:40 | 00:08 — 23:38 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30 minutes; midday every 29–30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30–31; on weekends every 28–31 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 138 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Bromley North Station the first is at 00:20 and the last at 23:50. From Chestnut Avenue (BR4) they are 00:10 and 23:40.
How long does the trip from Bromley North Station to Chestnut Avenue (BR4) take?
About 23 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
20 outbound and 33 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 138 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 35 trips in one direction, running from Bromley North Station between 00:20 and 23:50.
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).