Bus 403 in London links Sainsbury’s and West Croydon Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 27 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 32 minutes. On a weekday it runs 143 trips in one direction, and 85 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 403 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Sainsbury’s → West Croydon Bus Station |
| End → start | West Croydon Bus Station → Sainsbury’s |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 27 / 27 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 32 minutes |
| Trips per day | 143 on weekdays, 85 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 10–12 · midday 10–12 · weekend 19–20 |
| First / last trip from «Sainsbury’s» | 00:15 / 23:55 |
| First / last trip from «West Croydon Bus Station» | 00:05 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 403
Outbound: Sainsbury’s → West Croydon Bus Station
This direction has 27 stops. The route passes Sainsbury’s, Harewood Gardens, Sanderstead / All Saints Church, Twin Bridges Business Park. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Marks Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | The Green | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Church Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Verdayne Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Hamsey Green Pond | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Harewood Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Hilton Way | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Wentworth Way | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Sanderstead Methodist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Sanderstead Recreation Ground | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Cranleigh Gardens (CR2) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Sanderstead / All Saints Church | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Purley Downs Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Sanderstead United Reformed Ch | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Beechwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Sanderstead | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Brambledown Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Twin Bridges Business Park | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Sussex Road (CR2) | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Croham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Swan & Sugar Loaf | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Coombe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Fairfield Halls | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Whitgift Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | West Croydon Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: West Croydon Bus Station → Sainsbury’s
This direction has 27 stops. The route passes Whitgift Centre, Carlton Road South Croydon, Purley Downs Road, Hilton Way. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Croydon Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Whitgift Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Park Lane / Fairfield Halls | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Coombe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Swan & Sugar Loaf | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Ruskin Parade / South Croydon Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Sussex Road (CR2) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Carlton Road South Croydon | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Brambledown Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Sanderstead | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Beechwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | The Red House | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Sanderstead United Reformed Ch | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Purley Downs Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Sanderstead / All Saints Church | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Sanderstead Recreation Ground | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Sanderstead Methodist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Hillsmead Way | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Wentworth Way | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Hilton Way | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Harewood Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Hamsey Green | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Verdayne Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Church Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | The Green | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Marks Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 143 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 85 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Sainsbury’s» | 00:15 — 23:55 | 00:15 — 23:55 |
| From «West Croydon Bus Station» | 00:05 — 23:45 | 00:05 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 10–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12; on weekends every 19–20 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 403 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Sainsbury’s the first is at 00:15 and the last at 23:55. From West Croydon Bus Station they are 00:05 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Sainsbury’s to West Croydon Bus Station take?
About 32 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
27 outbound and 27 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 403 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 85 trips in one direction, running from Sainsbury’s between 00:15 and 23:55.
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).