Bus N250 in London links Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station and Fairfield Halls. The route is 0.0 km long with 46 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 41 minutes. On a weekday it runs 18 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | N250 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station → Fairfield Halls |
| End → start | Fairfield Halls → Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 46 / 45 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 41 minutes |
| Trips per day | 18 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station» | 01:15 / 05:15 |
| First / last trip from «Fairfield Halls» | 00:50 / 04:35 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus N250
Outbound: Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station → Fairfield Halls
This direction has 46 stops. The route passes Brixton Station, Mount Ephraim Road, Kensington Avenue, Brigstock Road / London Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Brixton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Rush Common | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Brixton Water Ln /Brixton Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Blenheim Gardens (SW2) | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Jebb Avenue / Brixton Prison | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | New Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Holmewood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Streatham Hill/Christchurch Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Telford Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Streatham Hill Station / Streatham Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Leigham Court Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Mount Ephraim Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Kingscourt Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Becmead Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | St Leonard’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Streatham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Streatham United Reform Church | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Streatham Common High Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Arragon Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hermitage Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Courtland Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Norbury Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Kensington Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Green Lane Post Office | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | County Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Park Lawn | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Sandfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Parchmore Methodist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Thornton Heath Clock Tower | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Thornton Heath Station | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Brook Road (CR7) | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Bensham Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Whitehorse Manor Brigstock Site | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Brigstock Road / London Road | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Thornton Heath Pond | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Dunheved Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Croydon University Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Broad Green Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Sumner Road Croydon | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Montague Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | West Croydon Station | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Poplar Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Whitgift Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Fairfield Halls | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Fairfield Halls → Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station
This direction has 45 stops. The route passes East Croydon Rail Station, Brigstock Road / London Road, Green Lane Post Office, Becmead Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield Halls | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | East Croydon Rail Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Whitgift Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | West Croydon Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | West Croydon Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Montague Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Sumner Road Croydon | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Broad Green Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Canterbury Road (CR0) | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Croydon University Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Thornton Heath Pond | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Brigstock Road / London Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Whitehorse Manor Brigstock Site | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Nutfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Thornton Heath Library | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Brook Road (CR7) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Thornton Heath Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Parchmore Methodist Church | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Sandfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Park Lawn | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | County Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Green Lane Post Office | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Kensington Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Norbury Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Courtland Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Hermitage Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Arragon Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Kempshott Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Streatham Common High Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Streatham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | St Leonard’s Church | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Becmead Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Kingscourt Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Mount Ephraim Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Streatham Hill Station / Streatham Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Barrhill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Telford Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Christchurch Road | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Holmewood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | New Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Jebb Avenue / Brixton Prison | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Blenheim Gardens (SW2) | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Rush Common | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Lambeth Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Brixton Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 18 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station» | 01:15 — 05:15 | — — — |
| From «Fairfield Halls» | 00:50 — 04:35 | — — — |
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 N250 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station the first is at 01:15 and the last at 05:15. From Fairfield Halls they are 00:50 and 04:35.
How long does the trip from Brixton Road / Brixton Police Station to Fairfield Halls take?
About 41 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
46 outbound and 45 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus N250 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).