London Bus 312

Bus 312 in London links Old Lodge Lane Bus Terminus and Norwood Junction Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 39 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 52 minutes. On a weekday it runs 91 trips in one direction, and 59 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 312

Outbound: Old Lodge Lane Bus Terminus → Norwood Junction Station

This direction has 39 stops. The route passes Whitefield Avenue, Purley / Downlands Precinct, Upland Road Croydon, Havelock Road (CR0). The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Norwood Junction Station → Old Lodge Lane Bus Terminus

This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Portland Road /Norwood Jnc Stn, Havelock Road (CR0), Aberdeen Road South Croydon, Purley / Downlands Precinct. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 91 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 10–13 minutes, most often every 12; midday every 11–12 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 12–15; on weekends every 16–21 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 312 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Old Lodge Lane Bus Terminus the first is at 00:20 and the last at 23:59. From Norwood Junction Station they are 00:09 and 23:48.

How long does the trip from Old Lodge Lane Bus Terminus to Norwood Junction Station take?

About 52 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

39 outbound and 43 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 312 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 59 trips in one direction, running from Old Lodge Lane Bus Terminus between 00:00 and 23:39.

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).