London Bus 161

Bus 161 in London links Chislehurst War Memorial and North Greenwich Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 49 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 79 minutes. On a weekday it runs 100 trips in one direction, and 86 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 161

Outbound: Chislehurst War Memorial → North Greenwich Station

This direction has 49 stops. The route passes Centre Common Road /War Memorial, Eltham Church / Court Yard, Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance, Prospect Vale. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: North Greenwich Station → Chislehurst War Memorial

This direction has 50 stops. The route passes Millennium Village / Oval Square, Warspite Road, Greenwich Heights, Eltham Church / Court Yard. 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 86 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 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 11–12; on weekends every 11–18 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 161 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Chislehurst War Memorial the first is at 00:06 and the last at 23:51. From North Greenwich Station they are 00:01 and 23:48.

How long does the trip from Chislehurst War Memorial to North Greenwich Station take?

About 79 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

49 outbound and 50 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 161 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 86 trips in one direction, running from Chislehurst War Memorial between 00:08 and 23:56.

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).