London Bus 208

Bus 208 in London links Lewisham Station and Orpington / Perry Hall Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 57 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 76 minutes. On a weekday it runs 93 trips in one direction, and 73 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 208

Outbound: Lewisham Station → Orpington / Perry Hall Road

This direction has 57 stops. The route passes Lewisham Centre, Catford Police Station, Court Street, Oxhawth Crescent / West Arm. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Orpington / Perry Hall Road → Lewisham Station

This direction has 57 stops. The route passes High Street / Carlton Parade, Petts Wood Library, Bromley South Station, Old Bromley 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 93 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 73 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 11–12 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 12–13 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 11–12; on weekends every 13–16 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 208 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Lewisham Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:45. From Orpington / Perry Hall Road they are 00:00 and 23:45.

How long does the trip from Lewisham Station to Orpington / Perry Hall Road take?

About 76 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus 208 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 73 trips in one direction, running from Lewisham Station 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).