Bus R9 in London links Orpington Bus Station and Tintagel Road / Gillmans Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 9 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 11 minutes. On a weekday it runs 69 trips in one direction, and 35 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | R9 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Orpington Bus Station → Tintagel Road / Gillmans Road |
| End → start | Tintagel Road / Gillmans Road → Orpington Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 9 / 19 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 11 minutes |
| Trips per day | 69 on weekdays, 35 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 9–15 · midday 14–15 · weekend 29–31 |
| First / last trip from «Orpington Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:30 |
| First / last trip from «Tintagel Road / Gillmans Road» | 00:10 / 23:40 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus R9
Outbound: Orpington Bus Station → Tintagel Road / Gillmans Road
This direction has 9 stops. The route passes Tubbenden Lane, High Street /Orpington War Memorial, Walnuts Centre, High Street /Orpington War Memorial. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orpington Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Tubbenden Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | High Street /Orpington War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Walnuts Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | High Street /Orpington War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Spur Road / Orpington War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Spur Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Court Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Tintagel Road / Gillmans Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Tintagel Road / Gillmans Road → Orpington Bus Station
This direction has 19 stops. The route passes Eldred Drive, Skeet Hill, Craven Road (BR6), Spur Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tintagel Road / Gillmans Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Eldred Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Quilter Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Ramsden Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Brow Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Skeet Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Chelsfield Lane / Alma Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Long Acre | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Avalon Close | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Craven Road (BR6) | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Berrylands | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Wilmington Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Court Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Spur Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Spur Road / Orpington War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | High Street /Orpington War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Walnuts Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Tubbenden Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Orpington Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 69 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 35 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Orpington Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:30 | 00:00 — 23:30 |
| From «Tintagel Road / Gillmans Road» | 00:10 — 23:40 | 00:10 — 23:40 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–15 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 14–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–16; on weekends every 29–31 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 R9 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 00:00 and the last at 23:30. From Tintagel Road / Gillmans Road they are 00:10 and 23:40.
How long does the trip from Orpington Bus Station to Tintagel Road / Gillmans Road take?
About 11 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
9 outbound and 19 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus R9 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 35 trips in one direction, running from Orpington Bus Station between 00:00 and 23:30.
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).