Bus 428 in London links Erith Town Centre / Cross Street and Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 28 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 49 minutes. On a weekday it runs 129 trips in one direction, and 105 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 428 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Erith Town Centre / Cross Street → Bus Station |
| End → start | Bus Station → Erith Town Centre / Cross Street |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 28 / 28 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 49 minutes |
| Trips per day | 129 on weekdays, 105 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 5–11 · midday 6–9 · weekend 1–28 |
| First / last trip from «Erith Town Centre / Cross Street» | 05:25 / 23:55 |
| First / last trip from «Bus Station» | 05:10 / 23:40 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 428
Outbound: Erith Town Centre / Cross Street → Bus Station
This direction has 28 stops. The route passes Larner Road, Lincoln Road, The Rise, Bird In Hand. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erith Town Centre / Cross Street | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Larner Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Peareswood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Northend Road / Colyers Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Bridge Road / Northend Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Dale View | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Whitehall Lane / Slade Green | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Lincoln Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Shearwood Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Kennet Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Mayplace Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | The Jolly Farmers Open Space | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Village Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | The Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Waterside | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Crayford Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Crayford Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Heath Road (DA1) | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Maiden Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Bird In Hand | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Havelock Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | West Hill Primary Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | West Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Priory Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Home Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Hanau Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Darent Valley Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Bus Station → Erith Town Centre / Cross Street
This direction has 28 stops. The route passes Darent Valley Hospital, Maiden Lane, Stanham Place, Dale View. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Darent Valley Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Home Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Constance Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | West Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | West Hill Primary Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Havelock Road North | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Maiden Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Heath Road (DA1) | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Crayford Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Crayford Bridge Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Waterside | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Village Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Stanham Place | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Mill Place | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Medway Road (DA1) | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Shearwood Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Lincoln Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Howbury Lane / Slade Green | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Dale View | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Whitehall Lane / Bridge Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Bridge Road / Northend Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Northend Road / Colyers Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Larner Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | James Watt Way | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Erith Health Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Colebrook Street | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Erith Town Centre / Riverside | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 129 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 105 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Erith Town Centre / Cross Street» | 05:25 — 23:55 | 06:55 — 23:55 |
| From «Bus Station» | 05:10 — 23:40 | 06:10 — 23:40 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 5–11 minutes, most often every 7; midday every 6–9 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 3–17; on weekends every 1–28 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 428 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Erith Town Centre / Cross Street the first is at 05:25 and the last at 23:55. From Bus Station they are 05:10 and 23:40.
How long does the trip from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Bus Station take?
About 49 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
28 outbound and 28 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 428 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 105 trips in one direction, running from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street between 06:55 and 23:55.
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).