Bus B13 in London links Bexleyheath Library and New Eltham. The route is 0.0 km long with 28 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 29 minutes. On a weekday it runs 53 trips in one direction, and 36 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | B13 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Bexleyheath Library → New Eltham |
| End → start | New Eltham → Bexleyheath Library |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 28 / 23 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 29 minutes |
| Trips per day | 53 on weekdays, 36 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 16–22 · midday 16–20 · weekend 20–31 |
| First / last trip from «Bexleyheath Library» | 00:16 / 23:46 |
| First / last trip from «New Eltham» | 00:10 / 23:40 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus B13
Outbound: Bexleyheath Library → New Eltham
This direction has 28 stops. The route passes Latham Road, Sandhurst Road / Bexley, Burnt Oak Lane / The Oval, Avery Hill Road / Halfway St. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bexleyheath Library | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Latham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Townley Grammar School | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Iris Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Sibley Close | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Alers Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Brasted Close | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Sandhurst Road / Bexley | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Danson Underpass | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Blackfen Road / Penhill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Blackfen School For Girls | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Clayworth Close | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Meadow View | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Burnt Oak Lane / The Oval | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Ashcroft Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Berwick Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Annandale Road / Days Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Halfway Street / Days Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Restons Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Avery Hill Road / Halfway St | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Sidewood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Merchland Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | New Eltham Stn /Footscray Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Footscray Rugby Club | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Green Lane (SE9) | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Green Lane / Sidcup Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Fiveways | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | New Eltham | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: New Eltham → Bexleyheath Library
This direction has 23 stops. The route passes Merchland Road, Annandale Road / Days Lane, Overcourt Close, Brasted Close. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Eltham | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Merchland Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Sidewood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Avery Hill Road / Halfway St | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Restons Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Halfway Street / Days Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Annandale Road / Days Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Fen Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Days Lane / Burnt Oak Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Sherwood Park Avenue Surgery | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Meadow View | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Overcourt Close | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Blackfen School For Girls | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Blackfen Road / Penhill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Danson Underpass | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Sandhurst Road / Bexley | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Brasted Close | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Alers Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Sibley Close | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Iris Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Townley Grammar School | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Latham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Bexleyheath Library | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 53 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 36 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Bexleyheath Library» | 00:16 — 23:46 | 00:16 — 23:46 |
| From «New Eltham» | 00:10 — 23:40 | 00:10 — 23:40 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 16–22 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 16–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20–23; on weekends every 20–31 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 B13 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Bexleyheath Library the first is at 00:16 and the last at 23:46. From New Eltham they are 00:10 and 23:40.
How long does the trip from Bexleyheath Library to New Eltham take?
About 29 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
28 outbound and 23 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus B13 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 36 trips in one direction, running from Bexleyheath Library between 00:16 and 23:46.
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).