London Bus R5

Bus R5 in London links Orpington Bus Station and High Street / Green Street Green. The route is 0.0 km long with 12 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 14 minutes. On a weekday it runs 20 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus R5

Outbound: Orpington Bus Station → High Street / Green Street Green

This direction has 12 stops. The route passes Tubbenden Lane, Walnuts Centre, Hillcrest Road, Sevenoaks Road / Orpington Hospital. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: High Street / Green Street Green → Orpington Bus Station

This direction has 52 stops. The route passes Old Hill Playground, Horns Green / Glenfield Farm, Meadway, Pratts Bottom / Sevenoaks 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 20 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 75–76 minutes, most often every 76; midday every 74–75 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 75.

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 R5 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Orpington Bus Station the first is at 05:52 and the last at 20:51. From High Street / Green Street Green they are 06:03 and 21:02.

How long does the trip from Orpington Bus Station to High Street / Green Street Green take?

About 14 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

12 outbound and 52 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus R5 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).