Bus 225 in London links Springbank Road / Hither Green and Canada Water Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 31 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 45 minutes. On a weekday it runs 63 trips in one direction, and 55 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 225 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Springbank Road / Hither Green → Canada Water Bus Station |
| End → start | Canada Water Bus Station → Springbank Road / Hither Green |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 31 / 28 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 45 minutes |
| Trips per day | 63 on weekdays, 55 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 17–20 · midday 19–20 · weekend 19–28 |
| First / last trip from «Springbank Road / Hither Green» | 00:00 / 23:40 |
| First / last trip from «Canada Water Bus Station» | 00:10 / 23:50 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 225
Outbound: Springbank Road / Hither Green → Canada Water Bus Station
This direction has 31 stops. The route passes Wellmeadow Road, Lewisham Clock Tower, Florence Road (SE14), Cold Blow Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springbank Road / Hither Green | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Wellmeadow Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Duncrievie Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | George Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Theodore Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Thornford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Courthill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Lewisham Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Lewisham Clock Tower | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Lewisham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Lewisham Station / Loampit Vale | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Thurston Road / Jerrard Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Elverson Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Cranbrook Road (SE8) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Friendly Street | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Florence Road (SE14) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | New Cross Station | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Marquis Of Granby | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Exeter Way | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Fordham Park | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Ludwick Mews | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Cottesbrook Street | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Cold Blow Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Surrey Canal Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Grinstead Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Alloa Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | John Silkin Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Bush Road (SE8) | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Surrey Quays Station | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Gomm Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Canada Water Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Canada Water Bus Station → Springbank Road / Hither Green
This direction has 28 stops. The route passes Hothfield Place, Grinstead Road, New Cross Station, Loampit Vale. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada Water Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hothfield Place | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Surrey Quays Station | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Lower Road / Surrey Quays Stn | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | John Silkin Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Alloa Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Grinstead Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Cold Blow Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Sterling Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Cottesbrook Street | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Edward Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Exeter Way | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | New Cross Station | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Deptford High St /New Cross Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Friendly Street | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Cranbrook Road (SE8) | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Elverson Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Jerrard Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Loampit Vale | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Lewisham Station | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Lewisham Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Morley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Longbridge Way | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Thornford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Theodore Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | George Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Springbank Road / Hither Green | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 63 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 55 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Springbank Road / Hither Green» | 00:00 — 23:40 | 00:03 — 23:43 |
| From «Canada Water Bus Station» | 00:10 — 23:50 | 00:10 — 23:50 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 17–20 minutes, most often every 20; midday every 19–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 19–21; on weekends every 19–28 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 225 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Springbank Road / Hither Green the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:40. From Canada Water Bus Station they are 00:10 and 23:50.
How long does the trip from Springbank Road / Hither Green to Canada Water Bus Station take?
About 45 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
31 outbound and 28 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 225 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 55 trips in one direction, running from Springbank Road / Hither Green between 00:03 and 23:43.
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).