London Bus R2

Bus R2 in London links Orpington Police Station and East Hill. The route is 0.0 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 33 minutes. On a weekday it runs 31 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus R2

Outbound: Orpington Police Station → East Hill

This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Spur Road / Orpington War Memorial, Locksbottom / St Michael’s Church, Blackness Lane, Biggin Hill / Black Horse. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: East Hill → Orpington Police Station

This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Hillingdale, Biggin Hill / Black Horse, Keston Church, Locksbottom / St Michael’s Church. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 31 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 27–34 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 27–30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30–31.

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 R2 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Orpington Police Station the first is at 06:05 and the last at 21:05. From East Hill they are 05:25 and 20:25.

How long does the trip from Orpington Police Station to East Hill take?

About 33 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

35 outbound and 36 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus R2 run on weekends?

Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.

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).