London Bus 57

Bus 57 in London links Fairfield Bus Station and Atkins Road / New Park Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 61 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 82 minutes. On a weekday it runs 99 trips in one direction, and 98 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 57

Outbound: Fairfield Bus Station → Atkins Road / New Park Road

This direction has 61 stops. The route passes Eden Street, Cottenham Park Road, The Polka Theatre, Eastbourne Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Atkins Road / New Park Road → Fairfield Bus Station

This direction has 60 stops. The route passes Atkins Road / New Park Road, Dahomey Road, Merton High Street /Haydons Rd, Raynes Park. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 99 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 98 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–13 minutes, most often every 13; midday every 9–13 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 13–15; on weekends every 10–15 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 57 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Fairfield Bus Station the first is at 01:00 and the last at 23:52. From Atkins Road / New Park Road they are 00:04 and 23:52.

How long does the trip from Fairfield Bus Station to Atkins Road / New Park Road take?

About 82 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

61 outbound and 60 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 57 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 98 trips in one direction, running from Fairfield Bus Station between 00:04 and 23:52.

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).