London Bus 96

Bus 96 in London links Bus Station and Thomas Street. The route is 0.0 km long with 46 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 69 minutes. On a weekday it runs 264 trips in one direction, and 167 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 96

Outbound: Bus Station → Thomas Street

This direction has 46 stops. The route passes Darent Valley Hospital, Bourne Road / Crayford, Park View Road / Crook Log, King’s Highway. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Thomas Street → Bus Station

This direction has 49 stops. The route passes Woolwich Arsenal Station, Littledale, Crook Log Leisure Centre, Bourne Road / Crayford. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 264 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 167 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 1–8 minutes, most often every 4; midday every 1–8 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 8; on weekends every 1–15 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 96 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Bus Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:53. From Thomas Street they are 00:00 and 23:45.

How long does the trip from Bus Station to Thomas Street take?

About 69 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 96 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 167 trips in one direction, running from Bus Station between 00:05 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).