Bus SL3 in London links Thamesmead Town Centre and Bromley North Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 15 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 61 minutes. On a weekday it runs 93 trips in one direction, and 79 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | SL3 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Thamesmead Town Centre → Bromley North Station |
| End → start | Bromley North Station → Thamesmead Town Centre |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 15 / 15 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 61 minutes |
| Trips per day | 93 on weekdays, 79 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 9–13 · midday 10–12 · weekend 14–16 |
| First / last trip from «Thamesmead Town Centre» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Bromley North Station» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus SL3
Outbound: Thamesmead Town Centre → Bromley North Station
This direction has 15 stops. The route passes Thamesmead / Carlyle Road, Bexleyheath / Lion Road, Sidcup / Carlton Road, Chislehurst Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thamesmead Town Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Thamesmead / Carlyle Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Harrow Manorway / Abbey Wood Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Bexleyheath Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Bexleyheath / Lion Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Bexleyheath Library | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Hatherley Crescent / Sidcup Station | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Sidcup / Carlton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Queen Mary’s Hospital Sidcup | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Bromley Lane / Chislehurst War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Chislehurst Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Southborough Road / Bickley Station | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Bromley / Widmore Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Court Street | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Bromley North Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Bromley North Station → Thamesmead Town Centre
This direction has 15 stops. The route passes Bromley / Widmore Road, Bromley Lane / Chislehurst War Memorial, Sidcup Station / Station Road, Bexleyheath Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley North Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Bromley / Widmore Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Southborough Road / Bickley Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Chislehurst Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Bromley Lane / Chislehurst War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Queen Mary’s Hospital Sidcup | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Sidcup / Carlton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Sidcup Station / Station Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Bexleyheath Library | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Bexleyheath / Lion Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Bexleyheath Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Abbey Wood / Florence Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Abbey Wood Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Thamesmead / Carlyle Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Thamesmead Town Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 93 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 79 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Thamesmead Town Centre» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
| From «Bromley North Station» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–13 minutes, most often every 13; midday every 10–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 14–16 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 SL3 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Thamesmead Town Centre the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:45. From Bromley North Station they are 00:00 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Thamesmead Town Centre to Bromley North Station take?
About 61 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
15 outbound and 15 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus SL3 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 79 trips in one direction, running from Thamesmead Town Centre between 00:00 and 23:45.
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).