London Bus 409

Bus 409 in London links Selsdon Library and War Memorial. The route is 0.0 km long with 92 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 90 minutes. On a weekday it runs 11 trips in one direction.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 409

Outbound: Selsdon Library → War Memorial

This direction has 92 stops. The route passes Selsdon Library, Clovelly Avenue, Court Road, Ray Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: War Memorial → Selsdon Library

This direction has 96 stops. The route passes Whitehall, Albion House, Court Road, Church 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 11 trips in one direction on a weekday.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60–113 minutes, most often every 86; midday every 60–70 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 60.

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 409 cost?

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

When do the first and last trips run?

From Selsdon Library the first is at 07:51 and the last at 18:53. From War Memorial they are 05:41 and 16:32.

How long does the trip from Selsdon Library to War Memorial take?

About 90 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

92 outbound and 96 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 409 run on weekends?

Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.

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).