London Bus 61

Bus 61 in London links Chislehurst / Gordon Arms and Bromley North Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 41 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 56 minutes. On a weekday it runs 70 trips in one direction, and 46 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 61

Outbound: Chislehurst / Gordon Arms → Bromley North Station

This direction has 41 stops. The route passes Loop Road, Willett Way, Pound Court Drive, Bromley Common / Holy Trinity Church. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Bromley North Station → Chislehurst / Gordon Arms

This direction has 42 stops. The route passes Queens Gardens, Bromley Bus Garage, Tubbenden Lane, Birchwood Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 70 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 46 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 13–16 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 14–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–16; on weekends every 20–30 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 61 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Chislehurst / Gordon Arms the first is at 00:15 and the last at 23:55. From Bromley North Station they are 00:10 and 23:50.

How long does the trip from Chislehurst / Gordon Arms to Bromley North Station take?

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

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus 61 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 46 trips in one direction, running from Chislehurst / Gordon Arms between 00:15 and 23:45.

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).