London Bus 450

Bus 450 in London links West Croydon Bus Station and Bell Green / Sainsbury’s. The route is 0.0 km long with 46 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 56 minutes. On a weekday it runs 98 trips in one direction, and 70 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 450

Outbound: West Croydon Bus Station → Bell Green / Sainsbury’s

This direction has 46 stops. The route passes Bedford Hall, Thornton Heath Station, Rockmount Primary School, Kingswood Drive / College Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Bell Green / Sainsbury’s → West Croydon Bus Station

This direction has 49 stops. The route passes Bell Green / Southend Lane, Kingswood Drive / College Road, Crystal Terrace, Beulah Road (CR7). The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 98 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 70 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–11 minutes, most often every 11; midday every 10–11 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 11; on weekends every 14–20 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 450 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From West Croydon Bus Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:50. From Bell Green / Sainsbury’s they are 00:05 and 23:50.

How long does the trip from West Croydon Bus Station to Bell Green / Sainsbury’s take?

About 56 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

46 outbound and 49 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 450 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 70 trips in one direction, running from West Croydon Bus Station between 00:05 and 23:50.

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).