Bus 250 in London links Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station and West Croydon Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 44 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 62 minutes. On a weekday it runs 131 trips in one direction, and 94 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 250 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station → West Croydon Bus Station |
| End → start | West Croydon Bus Station → Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 44 / 42 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 62 minutes |
| Trips per day | 131 on weekdays, 94 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 6–9 · midday 6–9 · weekend 11–15 |
| First / last trip from «Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station» | 00:00 / 23:48 |
| First / last trip from «West Croydon Bus Station» | 00:10 / 23:58 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 250
Outbound: Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station → West Croydon Bus Station
This direction has 44 stops. The route passes Brixton Station, Leigham Court Road, Courtland Avenue, Brook Road (CR7). The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Brixton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Rush Common | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Brixton Water Ln /Brixton Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Blenheim Gardens (SW2) | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Jebb Avenue / Brixton Prison | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | New Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Holmewood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Streatham Hill/Christchurch Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Telford Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Streatham Hill Station / Streatham Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Leigham Court Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Mount Ephraim Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Kingscourt Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Becmead Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | St Leonard’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Streatham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Streatham United Reform Church | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Streatham Common High Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Arragon Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hermitage Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Courtland Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Norbury Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Kensington Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Green Lane Post Office | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | County Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Park Lawn | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Sandfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Parchmore Methodist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Thornton Heath Clock Tower | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Thornton Heath Station | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Brook Road (CR7) | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Bensham Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Whitehorse Manor Brigstock Site | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Brigstock Road / London Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Thornton Heath Pond | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Dunheved Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Croydon University Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Broad Green Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Sumner Road Croydon | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Montague Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | West Croydon Station | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Poplar Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | West Croydon Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: West Croydon Bus Station → Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station
This direction has 42 stops. The route passes West Croydon Station, Thornton Heath Library, Courtland Avenue, Streatham Hill Station / Streatham Hill. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Croydon Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | West Croydon Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Montague Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Sumner Road Croydon | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Broad Green Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Canterbury Road (CR0) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Croydon University Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Thornton Heath Pond | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Brigstock Road / London Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Whitehorse Manor Brigstock Site | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Nutfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Thornton Heath Library | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Brook Road (CR7) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Thornton Heath Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Parchmore Methodist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Sandfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Park Lawn | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | County Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Green Lane Post Office | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Kensington Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Norbury Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Courtland Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Hermitage Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Arragon Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Kempshott Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Streatham Common High Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Streatham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | St Leonard’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Becmead Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Kingscourt Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Mount Ephraim Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Streatham Hill Station / Streatham Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Barrhill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Telford Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Christchurch Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Holmewood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | New Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Jebb Avenue / Brixton Prison | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Blenheim Gardens (SW2) | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Rush Common | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Lambeth Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Brixton Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 131 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 94 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station» | 00:00 — 23:48 | 00:00 — 23:48 |
| From «West Croydon Bus Station» | 00:10 — 23:58 | 00:00 — 23:48 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 6–9 minutes, most often every 8; midday every 6–9 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 8–9; on weekends every 11–15 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 250 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:48. From West Croydon Bus Station they are 00:10 and 23:58.
How long does the trip from Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station to West Croydon Bus Station take?
About 62 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
44 outbound and 42 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 250 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 94 trips in one direction, running from Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station between 00:00 and 23:48.
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).