London Bus 197

Bus 197 in London links Peckham Bus Station and Fairfield Halls. The route is 0.0 km long with 53 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 63 minutes. On a weekday it runs 96 trips in one direction, and 59 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 197

Outbound: Peckham Bus Station → Fairfield Halls

This direction has 53 stops. The route passes The Aylesham Centre, Grove Tavern, Springfield Rd/Lawrie Park Rd, Sunnybank. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Fairfield Halls → Peckham Bus Station

This direction has 55 stops. The route passes Fairfield Halls, Norwood Junction Station, Border Road, Overhill 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 96 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 59 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 10–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 10–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 11–12; on weekends every 17–20 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 197 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Peckham Bus Station the first is at 00:15 and the last at 23:55. From Fairfield Halls they are 00:02 and 23:42.

How long does the trip from Peckham Bus Station to Fairfield Halls take?

About 63 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

53 outbound and 55 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 197 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 59 trips in one direction, running from Peckham Bus Station between 00:15 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).