Bus 439 in London links Waddon Marsh Tram Stop and Wapses Lodge Roundabout. The route is 0.0 km long with 31 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 32 minutes. On a weekday it runs 52 trips in one direction, and 49 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 439 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Waddon Marsh Tram Stop → Wapses Lodge Roundabout |
| End → start | Wapses Lodge Roundabout → Waddon Marsh Tram Stop |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 31 / 32 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 32 minutes |
| Trips per day | 52 on weekdays, 49 on weekends one way (47 on weekdays → Waddon Marsh Tram Stop) |
| Frequency | peak 31–35 · midday 29–35 · weekend 30–35 |
| First / last trip from «Waddon Marsh Tram Stop» | 06:45 / 20:06 |
| First / last trip from «Wapses Lodge Roundabout» | 06:55 / 19:54 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 439
Outbound: Waddon Marsh Tram Stop → Wapses Lodge Roundabout
This direction has 31 stops. The route passes Commerce Way, Colonnades Leisure Park, Olden Lane, New Barn Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddon Marsh Tram Stop | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Commerce Way | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Purley Way / Waddon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Alton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Waddon | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Waddon Leisure Centre / Fiveways | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Coldharbour Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Imperial Way | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Colonnades Leisure Park | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Battle Of Britain War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Edgehill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Purley Cross | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Purley Station / Purley High Street | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Foxley Hill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Olden Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Olden Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Northwood Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Oaks Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Oaks Way | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Kenley Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hazeldene Court | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Hawkhirst Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | New Barn Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Beverley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Windsor Court | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Whyteleafe Tavern | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | St Luke’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Hillside Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Whyteleafe South Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Court Bushes Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Wapses Lodge Roundabout | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Wapses Lodge Roundabout → Waddon Marsh Tram Stop
This direction has 32 stops. The route passes Whyteleafe South Railway Station, New Barn Lane, Higher Drive, Battle Of Britain War Memorial. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Court Bushes Road | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Whyteleafe South Railway Station | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Hillside Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | St Luke’s Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Whyteleafe Tavern | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Windsor Court | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Beverley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Beverley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | New Barn Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Hawkhirst Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Bader Close | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Kenley Station | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Oaks Way | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Oaks Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Northwood Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Higher Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Foxley Hill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Purley High Street / Purley Station | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Purley Library | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Russell Hill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Gilliam Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Edgehill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Battle Of Britain War Memorial | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Airport House | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Imperial Way | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Coldharbour Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Waddon Leisure Centre / Fiveways | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Waddon | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Alton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Purley Way / Waddon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Commerce Way | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Waddon Marsh Tram Stop | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 52 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 49 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Waddon Marsh Tram Stop» | 06:45 — 20:06 | 06:45 — 20:06 |
| From «Wapses Lodge Roundabout» | 06:55 — 19:54 | 06:55 — 19:54 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 31–35 minutes, most often every 35; midday every 29–35 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30–35; on weekends every 30–35 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 439 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Waddon Marsh Tram Stop the first is at 06:45 and the last at 20:06. From Wapses Lodge Roundabout they are 06:55 and 19:54.
How long does the trip from Waddon Marsh Tram Stop to Wapses Lodge Roundabout take?
About 32 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
31 outbound and 32 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 439 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 49 trips in one direction, running from Waddon Marsh Tram Stop between 06:45 and 20:06.
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).