London Bus 401

Bus 401 in London links Thamesmead Town Centre and Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The route is 0.0 km long with 33 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 35 minutes. On a weekday it runs 68 trips in one direction, and 35 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 401

Outbound: Thamesmead Town Centre → Bexleyheath Clock Tower

This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Linton Mead Primary School, Southmere Lake, Yarnton Way / Norman Road, Stapley Road. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Bexleyheath Clock Tower → Thamesmead Town Centre

This direction has 38 stops. The route passes Pelham Road, Albert Road / Nuxley Road, Yarnton Way / Norman Road, Southmere Lake. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 68 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 35 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 13–15 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 13–15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–16; on weekends every 30–31 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 401 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 00:05 and the last at 23:35. From Bexleyheath Clock Tower they are 00:00 and 23:28.

How long does the trip from Thamesmead Town Centre to Bexleyheath Clock Tower take?

About 35 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

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

Does bus 401 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 35 trips in one direction, running from Thamesmead Town Centre between 00:05 and 23:35.

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).