London Bus 194

Bus 194 in London links Bell Green / Sainsbury’s and West Croydon Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 59 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 67 minutes. On a weekday it runs 92 trips in one direction, and 56 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 194

Outbound: Bell Green / Sainsbury’s → West Croydon Bus Station

This direction has 59 stops. The route passes Bell Green / Southend Lane, Clock House Station, South Eden Park Road, Benson School. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: West Croydon Bus Station → Bell Green / Sainsbury’s

This direction has 63 stops. The route passes Lunar House, Bennetts Way, St. David’s Close, Hayne Road Beckenham. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 92 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 56 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 11–12; on weekends every 16–20 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 194 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Bell Green / Sainsbury’s the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From West Croydon Bus Station they are 00:00 and 23:40.

How long does the trip from Bell Green / Sainsbury’s to West Croydon Bus Station take?

About 67 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

59 outbound and 63 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 194 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 56 trips in one direction, running from Bell Green / Sainsbury’s 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).