Bus SL4 in London links West India Avenue and Grove Park Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 26 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 42 minutes. On a weekday it runs 129 trips in one direction, and 72 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | SL4 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | West India Avenue → Grove Park Bus Station |
| End → start | Grove Park Bus Station → West India Avenue |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 26 / 27 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 42 minutes |
| Trips per day | 129 on weekdays, 72 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 6–9 · midday 7–8 · weekend 14–20 |
| First / last trip from «West India Avenue» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Grove Park Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus SL4
Outbound: West India Avenue → Grove Park Bus Station
This direction has 26 stops. The route passes Canary Wharf Underground Station, Leamouth Road, Blackheath, Westhorne Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West India Avenue | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Canary Wharf Underground Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Canada Square North | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Churchill Place | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Billingsgate Market | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Baffin Way | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | East India Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Leamouth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Leamouth / Orchard Place | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Shooters Hill Road / Kidbrooke Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Kidbrooke Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | St Germans Place | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Montpelier Row | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Blackheath | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Priory Park Blackheath | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Manor Way (SE3) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Burnt Ash Road / Lee Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Handen Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Lee | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Westhorne Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | St Mildreds Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Harland Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Farmcote Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Heather Road (SE12) | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Baring Road / Coopers Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Grove Park Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Grove Park Bus Station → West India Avenue
This direction has 27 stops. The route passes Baring Road / Coopers Lane, Lee, Royal Parade (SE3), Leamouth Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Augustine’s Church | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Baring Road / Coopers Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Heather Road (SE12) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Farmcote Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Harland Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | St Mildreds Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Westhorne Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Lee | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Micheldever Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Burnt Ash Road / Lee Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Manor Way (SE3) | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Priory Park Blackheath | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Blackheath | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Royal Parade (SE3) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Montpelier Row | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | St Germans Place | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Shooters Hill Road / Stratheden Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Shooters Hill Road / Kidbrooke Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Leamouth / Orchard Place | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Leamouth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | East India Station | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Baffin Way | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Billingsgate Market | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Churchill Place | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Canary Wharf Underground Station | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | West India Avenue | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 129 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 72 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «West India Avenue» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
| From «Grove Park Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 6–9 minutes, most often every 8; midday every 7–8 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 8–9; on weekends every 14–20 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 SL4 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From West India Avenue the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:45. From Grove Park Bus Station they are 00:00 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from West India Avenue to Grove Park Bus Station take?
About 42 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
26 outbound and 27 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus SL4 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 72 trips in one direction, running from West India Avenue between 00:00 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).