London Bus 156

Bus 156 in London links Wimbledon Bus Station and Vauxhall Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 38 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 61 minutes. On a weekday it runs 100 trips in one direction, and 84 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 156

Outbound: Wimbledon Bus Station → Vauxhall Bus Station

This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Wimbledon Station, Revelstoke Road, East Hill / Alma Road, Prairie Street. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Vauxhall Bus Station → Wimbledon Bus Station

This direction has 37 stops. The route passes St George Wharf Pier, Prairie Street, Marcilly Road, Standen Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 100 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 84 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–12 minutes, most often every 11; midday every 9–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 10–12; on weekends every 12–15 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 156 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Wimbledon Bus Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:53. From Vauxhall Bus Station they are 00:06 and 23:54.

How long does the trip from Wimbledon Bus Station to Vauxhall Bus Station take?

About 61 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

38 outbound and 37 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 156 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 84 trips in one direction, running from Wimbledon Bus Station between 00:05 and 23:53.

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).