London Bus 229

Bus 229 in London links Thamesmead Town Centre and Queen Mary’s Hospital / Chislehurst Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 60 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 72 minutes. On a weekday it runs 94 trips in one direction, and 72 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 229

Outbound: Thamesmead Town Centre → Queen Mary’s Hospital / Chislehurst Road

This direction has 60 stops. The route passes Linton Mead Primary School, Tunstock Way, Lesney Park, Gravel Hill Close. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Queen Mary’s Hospital / Chislehurst Road → Thamesmead Town Centre

This direction has 65 stops. The route passes Queen Mary’s Hospital Sidcup, Hartford Road, Carlton Road, St. Augustines 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 94 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 72 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 9–13 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 9–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–13; on weekends every 14–16 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 229 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Thamesmead Town Centre the first is at 00:10 and the last at 23:55. From Queen Mary’s Hospital / Chislehurst Road they are 00:05 and 23:50.

How long does the trip from Thamesmead Town Centre to Queen Mary’s Hospital / Chislehurst Road take?

About 72 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

60 outbound and 65 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 229 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 72 trips in one direction, running from Thamesmead Town Centre between 00:10 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).