Bus K1 in London links New Malden Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 38 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 56 minutes. On a weekday it runs 100 trips in one direction, and 65 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | K1 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | New Malden Station → Cromwell Road Bus Station |
| End → start | Cromwell Road Bus Station → New Malden Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 38 / 37 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 56 minutes |
| Trips per day | 100 on weekdays, 65 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 9–11 · midday 9–10 · weekend 15–20 |
| First / last trip from «New Malden Station» | 05:25 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Cromwell Road Bus Station» | 00:10 / 23:55 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus K1
Outbound: New Malden Station → Cromwell Road Bus Station
This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Dukes Avenue (KT3), Warren Drive South, Malvern Road (KT6), Maple Road (KT6). The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Malden Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Dukes Avenue (KT3) | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | New Malden High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | New Malden / Fountain Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | St James Ch /Kingston By-Pass | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Blakes Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Malden Manor | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Malden Manor / Richard Challoner School | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Manor Drive North | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Southwood Drive / Elmbridge Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Warren Drive South | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Vincent Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Tolworth Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Tolworth Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Princes Avenue Tolworth | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | King Charles Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Tolworth Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Thornhill Road Tolworth | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Douglas Road (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Malvern Road (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | The Maypole | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Langley Avenue (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Mountcombe Close | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Lovelace Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Surbiton Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Surbiton | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Claremont Rd/ Surbiton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | The Crescent Surbiton | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Maple Road (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Geneva Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Lower Marsh Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Athelstan Park | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Dawson Road (KT1) | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Fairfield South | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Kingston Hall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Guildhall / Rose Theatre | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Eden Street | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Cromwell Road Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Cromwell Road Bus Station → New Malden Station
This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Eden Street, Geneva Road, Langley Road (KT6), King Charles Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cromwell Road Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Eden Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | St James Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Guildhall / Rose Theatre | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Kingston Hall Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Fairfield South | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Dawson Road (KT1) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Athelstan Park | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Lower Marsh Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Geneva Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Maple Road (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | The Crescent Surbiton | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Surbiton Station/Claremont Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Surbiton Station / Victoria Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Surbiton Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Lovelace Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Mountcombe Close | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Langley Road (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Langley Avenue (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Ditton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Ash Tree Close | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Malvern Road (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Douglas Road (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Red Lion Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Tolworth Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | King Charles Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Princes Avenue Tolworth | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Tolworth Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Tolworth Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Warren Drive South | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Malden Manor | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Motspur Park | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Blakes Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | St James Ch /Kingston By-Pass | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | New Malden / Fountain Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | New Malden High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | New Malden Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 100 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 65 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «New Malden Station» | 05:25 — 23:45 | 06:40 — 23:45 |
| From «Cromwell Road Bus Station» | 00:10 — 23:55 | 00:10 — 23:55 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–11 minutes, most often every 10; midday every 9–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–12; on weekends every 15–20 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 K1 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From New Malden Station the first is at 05:25 and the last at 23:45. From Cromwell Road Bus Station they are 00:10 and 23:55.
How long does the trip from New Malden Station to Cromwell Road Bus Station take?
About 56 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
38 outbound and 37 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus K1 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 65 trips in one direction, running from New Malden Station between 06:40 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).