London Bus R8

Bus R8 in London links Orpington Bus Station and Lebanon Gardens. The route is 0.0 km long with 41 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 35 minutes. On a weekday it runs 12 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus R8

Outbound: Orpington Bus Station → Lebanon Gardens

This direction has 41 stops. The route passes Tubbenden Lane, Shire Lane / Beechwood Avenue, Downe High Street, Jail Lane / Single Street. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Lebanon Gardens → Orpington Bus Station

This direction has 32 stops. The route passes Maple Leaf Close, Single Street Village, Bogey Lane, Crescent Way (BR6). 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 80–85 minutes, most often every 82; midday every 85–90 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 70–85.

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 R8 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Orpington Bus Station the first is at 05:30 and the last at 20:05. From Lebanon Gardens they are 06:00 and 20:40.

How long does the trip from Orpington Bus Station to Lebanon Gardens take?

About 35 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

41 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus R8 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).