Bus 39 in London links Putney Bridge Station and Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon. The route is 0.0 km long with 31 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 48 minutes. On a weekday it runs 122 trips in one direction, and 87 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 39 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Putney Bridge Station → Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon |
| End → start | Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon → Putney Bridge Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 31 / 34 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 48 minutes |
| Trips per day | 122 on weekdays, 87 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 8–10 · midday 8–9 · weekend 11–15 |
| First / last trip from «Putney Bridge Station» | 00:10 / 23:55 |
| First / last trip from «Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon» | 00:05 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 39
Outbound: Putney Bridge Station → Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon
This direction has 31 stops. The route passes Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Street, Keevil Drive, Woodspring Road, Broomhill Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Putney Bridge Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | St Mary’s Church / Putney Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Putney Exchange | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Putney Station | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Lytton Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Putney Hill / Green Man | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Withycombe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Keevil Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Windlesham Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Southmead Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Levana Close | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Smithwood Close | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Church Road (SW19) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Bathgate Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Woodspring Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Southdean Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Southfields Station | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Replingham Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Gatwick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Granville Road (SW18) | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | The Park Tavern | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Broomhill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Wandsworth / Southside | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Wandsworth Plain | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Wandsworth Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | East Hill / Alma Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Marcilly Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Plough Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Clapham Junction Station | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon → Putney Bridge Station
This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Clapham Junction Station, King George’s Park, Murfett Close, Tibbet’s Corner. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clapham Junction Station / Falcon Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Clapham Junction Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Plough Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Brussels Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Marcilly Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Huguenot Place / Alma Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Herndon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Wandsworth Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Wandsworth / Southside | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | King George’s Park | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | The Park Tavern | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Granville Road (SW18) | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Gatwick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Southfields Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Southdean Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Woodspring Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Bathgate Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Murfett Close | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Smithwood Close | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Levana Close | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Southmead Primary School | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Southmead Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Stapleford Close | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Linstead Way | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | West Hill / Beaumont Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Tibbet’s Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Tibbet’s Ride /Tibbet’s Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Putney Hill / Green Man | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Lytton Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | St John’s Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Putney Station | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Putney Exchange | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | St Mary’s Church / Putney Pier | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Putney Bridge Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 122 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 87 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Putney Bridge Station» | 00:10 — 23:55 | 00:10 — 23:55 |
| From «Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon» | 00:05 — 23:50 | 00:05 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–10 minutes, most often every 9; midday every 8–9 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 9; on weekends every 11–15 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 39 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Putney Bridge Station the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:55. From Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon they are 00:05 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Putney Bridge Station to Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon take?
About 48 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
31 outbound and 34 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 39 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 87 trips in one direction, running from Putney Bridge Station between 00:10 and 23:55.
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).