Bus SL5 in London links Bromley North Station and Park Street. The route is 0.0 km long with 11 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 37 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 | SL5 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Bromley North Station → Park Street |
| End → start | Park Street → Bromley North Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 11 / 11 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 37 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 «Bromley North Station» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| First / last trip from «Park Street» | 00:00 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus SL5
Outbound: Bromley North Station → Park Street
This direction has 11 stops. The route passes Queens Gardens, Westmoreland Road / Barnfield Wood Road, Langley Park School, Wickham Road / Monks Orchard. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley North Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Queens Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Bromley South Station | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Westmoreland Road / Barnfield Wood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | The Chinese Garage | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Langley Park School | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | The Bethlem Royal Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Wickham Road / Monks Orchard | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Shirley Library Wickham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | East Croydon Rail Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Park Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Park Street → Bromley North Station
This direction has 11 stops. The route passes East Croydon Rail Station, Wickham Road / Monks Orchard, Upper Elmers End Road, Westmoreland Road / Barnfield Wood Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St George’s Walk / Croydon Town Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | East Croydon Rail Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Shirley Library Wickham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Wickham Road / Monks Orchard | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | The Bethlem Royal Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Upper Elmers End Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | The Chinese Garage | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Westmoreland Road / Barnfield Wood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Bromley South Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Elmfield Road / The Mall | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Bromley North Station | 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 «Bromley North Station» | 00:00 — 23:45 | 00:00 — 23:45 |
| From «Park Street» | 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 12; 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 SL5 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Bromley North Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:45. From Park Street they are 00:00 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Bromley North Station to Park Street take?
About 37 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
11 outbound and 11 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus SL5 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 79 trips in one direction, running from Bromley North Station 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).