London Bus 80

Bus 80 in London links Downview and Highdown Prisons and Reynold’s Close. The route is 0.0 km long with 42 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 53 minutes. On a weekday it runs 223 trips in one direction, and 128 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 80

Outbound: Downview and Highdown Prisons → Reynold’s Close

This direction has 42 stops. The route passes Downs Road / Belmont Station, Bushey Road / The Green, Merton College, St Helier Avenue / Middleton Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Reynold’s Close → Downview and Highdown Prisons

This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Beech Close, Langdon Walk, Rosehill Tudor Drive, Benhill Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 223 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 128 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8–11 minutes, most often every 9; midday every 8–10 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–11; on weekends every 14–18 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 80 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Downview and Highdown Prisons the first is at 00:13 and the last at 23:57. From Reynold’s Close they are 00:01 and 23:45.

How long does the trip from Downview and Highdown Prisons to Reynold’s Close take?

About 53 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

42 outbound and 43 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 80 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 128 trips in one direction, running from Downview and Highdown Prisons 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).