London Bus SL6

Bus SL6 in London links West Croydon Bus Station and Russell Square Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 33 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 82 minutes. On a weekday it runs 12 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus SL6

Outbound: West Croydon Bus Station → Russell Square Station

This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Bedford Hall, Selhurst Park Stadium, Beulah Spa, West Norwood Fire Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Russell Square Station → West Croydon Bus Station

This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Southampton Row, Norwood Bus Garage, Hermitage Road Norwood, Whitworth Road (SE25). The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 12 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–18 minutes, most often every 15.

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 SL6 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From West Croydon Bus Station the first is at 05:50 and the last at 08:30. From Russell Square Station they are 15:40 and 18:50.

How long does the trip from West Croydon Bus Station to Russell Square Station take?

About 82 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus SL6 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).