London Bus 162

Bus 162 in London links Beckenham Junction Station and Eltham Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 61 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 64 minutes. On a weekday it runs 73 trips in one direction, and 51 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 162

Outbound: Beckenham Junction Station → Eltham Bus Station

This direction has 61 stops. The route passes Beckenham Junction Station, St Mark’s Church, Camden Park Road Chislehurst, Mainridge Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Eltham Bus Station → Beckenham Junction Station

This direction has 57 stops. The route passes Eltham Station / Lassa Road, Fiveways, Camden Park Road Chislehurst, Bromley South Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 73 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 51 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 13–17 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 11–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–16; on weekends every 18–30 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 162 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Beckenham Junction Station the first is at 00:05 and the last at 23:45. From Eltham Bus Station they are 00:15 and 23:55.

How long does the trip from Beckenham Junction Station to Eltham Bus Station take?

About 64 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

61 outbound and 57 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 162 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 51 trips in one direction, running from Beckenham Junction Station between 00:05 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).