London Bus 397

Bus 397 in London links Salisbury Hall Sainsbury’s and The Broadway. The route is 0.0 km long with 41 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 55 minutes. On a weekday it runs 27 trips in one direction, and 26 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 397

Outbound: Salisbury Hall Sainsbury’s → The Broadway

This direction has 41 stops. The route passes Rowden Road, Balgonie Road, Whitehall Road / Bancroft Sch, Loughton Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: The Broadway → Salisbury Hall Sainsbury’s

This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Epping Forest College, Sainsburys Store, Bancroft’s School, Whitehall 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 27 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 26 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 27–35 minutes, most often every 32; midday every 30–32 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30–32; on weekends every 27–32 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 397 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Salisbury Hall Sainsbury’s the first is at 06:00 and the last at 19:17. From The Broadway they are 06:10 and 19:20.

How long does the trip from Salisbury Hall Sainsbury’s to The Broadway take?

About 55 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

41 outbound and 38 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 397 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 26 trips in one direction, running from Salisbury Hall Sainsbury’s between 06:55 and 19:17.

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).