London Bus R7

Bus R7 in London links Chelsfield Village / Five Bells and Chislehurst Sainsbury’s. The route is 0.0 km long with 46 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 48 minutes. On a weekday it runs 31 trips in one direction, and 18 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus R7

Outbound: Chelsfield Village / Five Bells → Chislehurst Sainsbury’s

This direction has 46 stops. The route passes Warren Road, High Street /Orpington War Memorial, St John’s Road / Crofton Lane, Oldfield Road /St Georges Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Chislehurst Sainsbury’s → Chelsfield Village / Five Bells

This direction has 44 stops. The route passes St Patrick’s Church, Bickley Station, St Johns Road /St Georges Road, Tubbenden Lane. 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, and 18 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30–35 minutes, most often every 34; midday every 30–33 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30–35; on weekends every 55–60 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 R7 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Chelsfield Village / Five Bells the first is at 06:10 and the last at 23:15. From Chislehurst Sainsbury’s they are 05:30 and 23:30.

How long does the trip from Chelsfield Village / Five Bells to Chislehurst Sainsbury’s take?

About 48 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

46 outbound and 44 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus R7 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 18 trips in one direction, running from Chelsfield Village / Five Bells between 06:45 and 23:15.

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).