Bus 418 in London links Cromwell Road Bus Station and Waterloo Road. The route is 0.0 km long with 33 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 42 minutes. On a weekday it runs 148 trips in one direction, and 138 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 418 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Cromwell Road Bus Station → Waterloo Road |
| End → start | Waterloo Road → Cromwell Road Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 33 / 36 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 42 minutes |
| Trips per day | 148 on weekdays, 138 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 1–20 · midday 1–20 · weekend 30 |
| First / last trip from «Cromwell Road Bus Station» | 00:00 / 23:30 |
| First / last trip from «Waterloo Road» | 00:00 / 23:30 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 418
Outbound: Cromwell Road Bus Station → Waterloo Road
This direction has 33 stops. The route passes Eden Street, Browns Road, Worcester Park Road, Horton Park. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cromwell Road Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Eden Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Brook Street (KT1) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Kingston University / County Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Maplehurst Close | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Surbiton Hill Road / Hollyfield School | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | South Terrace / Surbiton Library | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Surbiton Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Browns Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Hollyfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Broomfield Road Surbiton | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | King Charles Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Princes Avenue Tolworth | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Tolworth Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Tolworth Station | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Worcester Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Ruxley Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Pams Way | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Cox Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Gatley Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Nightingale Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Chessington Close | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Horton Park | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Chesterfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Plough Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Riverholme Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Gibraltar Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Blenheim High School | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Felstead Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Pound Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Miles Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Chase Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Waterloo Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Waterloo Road → Cromwell Road Bus Station
This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Epsom Railway Station, Plough Road, Ruxley Lane, Browns Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clock Tower | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Epsom Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Chase Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Miles Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Pound Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Felstead Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Blenheim High School | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Gibraltar Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Riverholme Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Plough Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Chesterfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Horton Park | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Chessington Close | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Nightingale Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Gatley Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Cox Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Pams Way | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Ruxley Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Worcester Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Tolworth Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Tolworth Broadway | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Princes Avenue Tolworth | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | King Charles Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Broomfield Road Surbiton | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Hollyfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Browns Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Surbiton Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | South Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Surbiton Hill Road / Hollyfield School | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Maplehurst Close | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Surbiton Road / Penrhyn Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Kingston University / County Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Kingston Crown Court College | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Brook Street (KT1) | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Eden Street | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Cromwell Road Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 148 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 138 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Cromwell Road Bus Station» | 00:00 — 23:30 | 00:00 — 23:30 |
| From «Waterloo Road» | 00:00 — 23:30 | 00:00 — 23:30 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 1–20 minutes, most often every 11; midday every 1–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 1–30; on weekends every 30 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 418 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Cromwell Road Bus Station the first is at 00:00 and the last at 23:30. From Waterloo Road they are 00:00 and 23:30.
How long does the trip from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Waterloo Road take?
About 42 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
33 outbound and 36 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 418 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 138 trips in one direction, running from Cromwell Road Bus Station between 00:00 and 23:30.
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).