Bus SL7 in London links West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 14 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 112 minutes. On a weekday it runs 80 trips in one direction, and 78 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | SL7 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | West Croydon Bus Station → Heathrow Central Bus Station |
| End → start | Heathrow Central Bus Station → West Croydon Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 14 / 14 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 112 minutes |
| Trips per day | 80 on weekdays, 78 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 14–17 · midday 11–16 · weekend 11–16 |
| First / last trip from «West Croydon Bus Station» | 04:15 / 23:15 |
| First / last trip from «Heathrow Central Bus Station» | 00:10 / 23:55 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus SL7
Outbound: West Croydon Bus Station → Heathrow Central Bus Station
This direction has 14 stops. The route passes Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station, Sutton Head Post Office, Worcester Park, Kingston / Wood Street. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Croydon Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Wallington Green / Croydon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Carshalton High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Sutton Head Post Office | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Cheam Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | North Cheam / London Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Worcester Park | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | New Malden / Kingston Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Kingston Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Kingston / Wood Street | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Teddington / Broad Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hatton Cross Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Heathrow Central Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Heathrow Central Bus Station → West Croydon Bus Station
This direction has 14 stops. The route passes Hatton Cross Station, Cromwell Road Bus Station, North Cheam / London Road, Carshalton High Street. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heathrow Central Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hatton Cross Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Teddington / Broad Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Kingston / Wood Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Cromwell Road Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | New Malden / Fountain Roundabout | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Worcester Park | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | North Cheam / London Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Cheam Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Sutton Police Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Carshalton High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Wallington Green / Croydon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | East Croydon Rail Station | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | West Croydon Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 80 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 78 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «West Croydon Bus Station» | 04:15 — 23:15 | 04:15 — 23:15 |
| From «Heathrow Central Bus Station» | 00:10 — 23:55 | 00:10 — 23:55 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 14–17 minutes, most often every 16; midday every 11–16 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–16; on weekends every 11–16 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 SL7 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From West Croydon Bus Station the first is at 04:15 and the last at 23:15. From Heathrow Central Bus Station they are 00:10 and 23:55.
How long does the trip from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station take?
About 112 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
14 outbound and 14 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus SL7 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 78 trips in one direction, running from West Croydon Bus Station between 04:15 and 23:15.
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).