London Bus 42

Bus 42 in London links East Dulwich Sainsbury’s and Appold Street. The route is 0.0 km long with 42 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 62 minutes. On a weekday it runs 72 trips in one direction, and 59 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 42

Outbound: East Dulwich Sainsbury’s → Appold Street

This direction has 42 stops. The route passes Quorn Road, Herne Hill Road, Wyndham Road / Camberwell Road, Twr Bridge Rd/Bricklayers Arms. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Appold Street → East Dulwich Sainsbury’s

This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Liverpool Street Station, Twr Bridge Rd/Bricklayers Arms, Bowyer Place, Sunray 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 72 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 59 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 12–16 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 13–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–16; on weekends every 12–20 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 42 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From East Dulwich Sainsbury’s the first is at 04:45 and the last at 23:25. From Appold Street they are 00:00 and 23:40.

How long does the trip from East Dulwich Sainsbury’s to Appold Street take?

About 62 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

42 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 42 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 59 trips in one direction, running from East Dulwich Sainsbury’s between 06:45 and 23:25.

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).