London Bus 202

Bus 202 in London links Crystal Palace Parade and Blackheath / Royal Standard. The route is 0.0 km long with 41 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 56 minutes. On a weekday it runs 111 trips in one direction, and 77 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 202

Outbound: Crystal Palace Parade → Blackheath / Royal Standard

This direction has 41 stops. The route passes Crystal Palace Parade / College Road, Sydenham Station / Kirkdale, Elm Lane, Baring Road Hither Green. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Blackheath / Royal Standard → Crystal Palace Parade

This direction has 45 stops. The route passes Vanburgh Park /Stratheden Road, Westhorne Avenue, Catford & Catford Bridge Stns, Sydenham Road / Mayow 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 111 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 77 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 8–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–11; on weekends every 13–16 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 202 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Crystal Palace Parade the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:45. From Blackheath / Royal Standard they are 00:05 and 23:50.

How long does the trip from Crystal Palace Parade to Blackheath / Royal Standard take?

About 56 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

41 outbound and 45 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 202 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 77 trips in one direction, running from Crystal Palace Parade between 00:00 and 23:45.

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).