Bus BL1 in London links Lewisham Centre and Waterloo Station / Waterloo 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 36 minutes. On a weekday it runs 123 trips in one direction, and 80 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | BL1 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Lewisham Centre → Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road |
| End → start | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road → Lewisham Centre |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 9 / 8 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 36 minutes |
| Trips per day | 123 on weekdays, 80 on weekends one way (93 on weekdays → Lewisham Centre) |
| Frequency | peak 1–12 · midday 1–12 · weekend 11–15 |
| First / last trip from «Lewisham Centre» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| First / last trip from «Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus BL1
Outbound: Lewisham Centre → Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road
This direction has 9 stops. The route passes Lewisham Clock Tower, Lewisham Station / Loampit Vale, New Cross Gate Station, Old Kent Road / Ilderton Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewisham Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Lewisham Clock Tower | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Lewisham Station / Loampit Vale | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | New Cross Gate Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Old Kent Road / Ilderton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Dunton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Elephant & Castle / London Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road → Lewisham Centre
This direction has 8 stops. The route passes Elephant & Castle / London Road, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Burgess Park / Dunton Road, Old Kent Road / Ilderton Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Elephant & Castle / London Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Burgess Park / Dunton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Old Kent Road / Ilderton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | New Cross Gate Station | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Lewisham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Molesworth Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 123 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 80 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Lewisham Centre» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
| From «Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 1–12 minutes, most often every 7; midday every 1–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 3–12; on weekends every 11–15 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 BL1 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Lewisham Centre the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:50. From Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road they are 00:00 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Lewisham Centre to Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road take?
About 36 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
9 outbound and 8 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus BL1 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 80 trips in one direction, running from Lewisham Centre between 00:05 and 23:50.
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).