London Bus R3

Bus R3 in London links Princess Royal University Hosp and Orpington Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 50 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 40 minutes. On a weekday it runs 50 trips in one direction, and 34 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus R3

Outbound: Princess Royal University Hosp → Orpington Station

This direction has 50 stops. The route passes Locksbottom / St Michael’s Church, Faringdon Avenue / Birch Row, Station Square / Petts Wood Station, Amherst Drive. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Orpington Station → Princess Royal University Hosp

This direction has 53 stops. The route passes Tubbenden Lane, Amherst Close, Station Square / Petts Wood Station, Almond Way. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 50 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 34 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 18–20 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 17–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20; on weekends every 28–31 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 R3 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Princess Royal University Hosp the first is at 06:00 and the last at 23:30. From Orpington Station they are 05:40 and 23:10.

How long does the trip from Princess Royal University Hosp to Orpington Station take?

About 40 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

50 outbound and 53 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus R3 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 34 trips in one direction, running from Princess Royal University Hosp between 07:00 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).