London Bus 178

Bus 178 in London links Calderwood Street and Lewisham Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 44 minutes. On a weekday it runs 59 trips in one direction, and 53 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 178

Outbound: Calderwood Street → Lewisham Station

This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Woolwich Arsenal Station, Pallet Way, Thomas Tallis School, Cambridge Drive. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Lewisham Station → Calderwood Street

This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Belmont Hill, Cambridge Drive, Cranfield Walk, Hervey Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 59 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 17–22 minutes, most often every 21; midday every 18–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20–21; on weekends every 19–21 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 178 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Calderwood Street the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:50. From Lewisham Station they are 00:00 and 23:40.

How long does the trip from Calderwood Street to Lewisham Station take?

About 44 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

35 outbound and 33 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 178 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 53 trips in one direction, running from Calderwood Street between 00:10 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).