Bus 163 in London links London Road / Morden Station and Francis Grove. The route is 0.0 km long with 27 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 32 minutes. On a weekday it runs 113 trips in one direction, and 90 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 163 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | London Road / Morden Station → Francis Grove |
| End → start | Francis Grove → London Road / Morden Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 27 / 26 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 32 minutes |
| Trips per day | 113 on weekdays, 90 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 6–10 · midday 9–10 · weekend 10–15 |
| First / last trip from «London Road / Morden Station» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Francis Grove» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 163
Outbound: London Road / Morden Station → Francis Grove
This direction has 27 stops. The route passes Morden Civic Centre, Churston Drive, Blenheim Road (SW20), Wimbledon Chase Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Road / Morden Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Morden Civic Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Links Avenue (SM4) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Maycross Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Ashridge Way Merton Park | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Monkleigh Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Hillcross Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Churston Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Tudor Drive / Lower Morden | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Queen Mary Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | St John Fisher School | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Westway Grand Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Greenway (SW20) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Blenheim Road (SW20) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Bushey Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Raynes Park | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Raynes Park Library | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Sydney Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Lower Downs Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Wimbledon Chase Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | The Nelson Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Wilton Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Merton Park Tram Stop | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Bertram Cottages | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Sir Cyril Black Way | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Wimbledon Station | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Francis Grove | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Francis Grove → London Road / Morden Station
This direction has 26 stops. The route passes Wimbledon Station, Wimbledon Chase Station, Blenheim Road (SW20), Churston Drive. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Grove | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Wimbledon Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Wimbledon Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Bertram Cottages | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Merton Park Tram Stop | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Wilton Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | The Nelson Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Wimbledon Chase Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Lower Downs Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Sydney Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Raynes Park Library | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Raynes Park | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Bushey Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Blenheim Road (SW20) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Greenway (SW20) | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Raynes Park Playing Fields | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | St John Fisher School | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Queen Mary Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Tudor Drive / Lower Morden | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Churston Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hillcross Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Monkleigh Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Ashridge Way Merton Park | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Maycross Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Links Avenue (SM4) | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Morden | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 113 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 90 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «London Road / Morden Station» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
| From «Francis Grove» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 6–10 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10; on weekends every 10–15 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 163 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From London Road / Morden Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:50. From Francis Grove they are 00:05 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from London Road / Morden Station to Francis Grove take?
About 32 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
27 outbound and 26 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 163 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 90 trips in one direction, running from London Road / Morden Station between 00:05 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).