London Bus 280

Bus 280 in London links St George’s Hospital and Belmont Stn / Brighton Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 54 minutes. On a weekday it runs 102 trips in one direction, and 80 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 280

Outbound: St George’s Hospital → Belmont Stn / Brighton Road

This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Nutwell Street, Eveline Road, Green Wrythe Lane, High Street / Marshalls Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Belmont Stn / Brighton Road → St George’s Hospital

This direction has 40 stops. The route passes Gatton Close, Cranleigh Gardens (SM1), Mitcham Tram Stop, Gorringe Park Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 102 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 80 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–11 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–11; on weekends every 10–15 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 280 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From St George’s Hospital the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:50. From Belmont Stn / Brighton Road they are 00:05 and 23:45.

How long does the trip from St George’s Hospital to Belmont Stn / Brighton Road take?

About 54 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus 280 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 80 trips in one direction, running from St George’s Hospital between 00:05 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).