London Bus 89

Bus 89 in London links Lewisham Station and Forest Rd / Slade Green Stn. The route is 0.0 km long with 54 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 64 minutes. On a weekday it runs 84 trips in one direction, and 55 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 89

Outbound: Lewisham Station → Forest Rd / Slade Green Stn

This direction has 54 stops. The route passes Lockmead Road, Charlton Park Lane, Welling High St/UpperWickhamLn, Barnehurst Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Forest Rd / Slade Green Stn → Lewisham Station

This direction has 54 stops. The route passes Hazel Road, Long Lane (DA3), Ruskin Drive, Weyman 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 84 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 55 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–13 minutes, most often every 13; midday every 11–13 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 17–21 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 89 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Lewisham Station the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:50. From Forest Rd / Slade Green Stn they are 04:50 and 23:40.

How long does the trip from Lewisham Station to Forest Rd / Slade Green Stn take?

About 64 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

54 outbound and 54 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 89 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 55 trips in one direction, running from Lewisham Station between 00:10 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).