London Bus 434

Bus 434 in London links Ridgemount Avenue and Caterham Valley. The route is 0.0 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 43 minutes. On a weekday it runs 50 trips in one direction, and 54 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 434

Outbound: Ridgemount Avenue → Caterham Valley

This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Woodlands Grove, The Drive Woodcote, Purley Knoll, Old Barn Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Caterham Valley → Ridgemount Avenue

This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Bourne Court, St Luke’s Road, Purley Library, Willow Court. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 50 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 54 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 26–32 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 28–30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30–31; on weekends every 29–31 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 434 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Ridgemount Avenue the first is at 07:05 and the last at 20:05. From Caterham Valley they are 06:35 and 19:35.

How long does the trip from Ridgemount Avenue to Caterham Valley take?

About 43 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

37 outbound and 34 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 434 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 54 trips in one direction, running from Ridgemount Avenue between 07:05 and 20:05.

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).