London Bus S2

Bus S2 in London links Clock Tower and St Helier Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 39 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 57 minutes. On a weekday it runs 88 trips in one direction, and 70 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus S2

Outbound: Clock Tower → St Helier Station

This direction has 39 stops. The route passes High Street, Springfield Road, Northey Avenue, Benhill Avenue / Throwley Way. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: St Helier Station → Clock Tower

This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Dorchester Road, Lenham Road (SM1), South Drive, Springfield Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 88 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 70 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 18–22 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 18–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 20–21; on weekends every 26–30 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 S2 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Clock Tower the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:40. From St Helier Station they are 06:00 and 23:50.

How long does the trip from Clock Tower to St Helier Station take?

About 57 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

39 outbound and 35 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus S2 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 70 trips in one direction, running from Clock Tower between 00:10 and 23:40.

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).