London Bus 356

Bus 356 in London links Sydenham Hill / Kirkdale and Wickham Road / Monks Orchard. The route is 0.0 km long with 51 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 59 minutes. On a weekday it runs 54 trips in one direction, and 35 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 356

Outbound: Sydenham Hill / Kirkdale → Wickham Road / Monks Orchard

This direction has 51 stops. The route passes Crescent Wood Road, Church Vale, Lennard Road, Birkbeck Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Wickham Road / Monks Orchard → Sydenham Hill / Kirkdale

This direction has 54 stops. The route passes The Bethlem Royal Hospital, Birkbeck Station, Lennard Road, Forest Hill Stn /Devonshire Rd. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 54 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 35 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 17–23 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 18–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 21; on weekends every 28–31 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 356 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Sydenham Hill / Kirkdale the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:35. From Wickham Road / Monks Orchard they are 05:45 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Sydenham Hill / Kirkdale to Wickham Road / Monks Orchard take?

About 59 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

51 outbound and 54 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 356 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 35 trips in one direction, running from Sydenham Hill / Kirkdale between 00:05 and 23:35.

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).