London Bus 261

Bus 261 in London links Lewisham Station and Princess Royal University Hosp. The route is 0.0 km long with 40 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 65 minutes. On a weekday it runs 87 trips in one direction, and 82 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 261

Outbound: Lewisham Station → Princess Royal University Hosp

This direction has 40 stops. The route passes Belmont Hill, Westhorne Avenue, New Street Hill, Bromley South Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Princess Royal University Hosp → Lewisham Station

This direction has 44 stops. The route passes Farnborough Common / P R U Hospital, Cromwell Avenue (BR2), Burnt Ash Lane / Southover, St Mildreds 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 87 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 82 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12–14 minutes, most often every 13; midday every 12–14 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 13–14; 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 261 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Lewisham Station the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:54. From Princess Royal University Hosp they are 00:02 and 23:46.

How long does the trip from Lewisham Station to Princess Royal University Hosp take?

About 65 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

40 outbound and 44 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 261 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 82 trips in one direction, running from Lewisham Station between 00:14 and 23:58.

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).