London Bus 198 Timetable

First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop

Route: Shrublands / Bramble Close ↔ Talbot Road
Timetable last updated: 24 August 2026

This is the full timetable for the number 198 bus in London, which runs between Shrublands / Bramble Close and Talbot Road. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 198 runs from each of the 41 stops in each direction. Times below are for buses towards Talbot Road (Mon-Fri). Use the toggles to switch direction or day, and tap any stop for its full hour by hour departure list.

This page shows TfL's scheduled times for the 198. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 198 instead.

Tap any stop to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour, plus a link to its live arrivals.

Stop First Last Every
Shrublands / Bramble Close
04:50
00:22
12 min
Gorse Road
04:50
00:22
12 min
Broom Road
04:51
00:23
12 min
Shirley Youth and Community Centre
04:52
00:24
12 min
Links View Road
04:53
00:25
12 min
Worcester Close
04:53
00:25
12 min
Devonshire Way
04:54
00:26
12 min
Monks Orchard RoadS
04:54
00:26
12 min
Wickham Road / Monks Orchard
04:55
00:27
12 min
Langland GardensH
04:56
00:28
12 min
Cheston AvenueJ
04:58
00:30
12 min
Shirley LibraryK
04:59
00:31
12 min
Shirley Oaks RoadL
05:00
00:32
12 min
Upper Shirley RoadM
05:01
00:33
12 min
Trinity SchoolP
05:03
00:35
12 min
Birch Tree WayR
05:04
00:36
12 min
Mapledale AvenueS
05:05
00:37
12 min
Ashburton RoadT
05:06
00:38
12 min
Sandilands Tram StopU
05:07
00:39
12 min
Canning RoadV
05:08
00:40
12 min
Lebanon Road Tram StopW
05:09
00:41
12 min
East Croydon StationE6
05:11
00:43
12 min
Electric HouseWY
05:13
00:45
12 min
Whitgift CentreWL
05:13
00:45
12 min
West Croydon Bus StationB4
05:16
00:48
12 min
West Croydon StationWS
05:17
00:49
12 min
Montague RoadLD
05:19
00:51
12 min
Sumner RoadLE
05:21
00:53
12 min
Broad Green AvenueLF
05:22
00:54
12 min
Canterbury RoadB
05:23
00:55
12 min
Croydon University HospitalD
05:25
00:57
12 min
Thornton Heath PondH
05:27
00:59
12 min
Brigstock Road / London RoadP
05:28
01:00
12 min
Whitehorse Manor-brigstock SiteR
05:29
01:01
12 min
Nutfield RoadQ
05:30
01:02
12 min
Thornton Heath LibraryZ
05:31
01:03
12 min
Brook RoadB
05:33
01:05
12 min
Thornton Heath StationD
05:34
01:06
12 min
Thornton Heath Clock TowerG
05:34
01:06
12 min
High Street / Whitehorse LaneK
05:36
01:08
12 min
Talbot RoadN
05:37
01:09
12 min
Full 198 timetable from Shrublands / Bramble Close (Mon-Fri)

Every scheduled 198 bus departure from Shrublands / Bramble Close towards Talbot Road, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.

All buses run to Talbot Road.
0450
0505203550
060520334557
070817263749
080114274053
090618294153
100517294153
110517294153
120416284052
130416284052
140418284052
150416284153
160517304254
170618314355
180719314355
1908203550
20052040
21002040
22002040
23002142
000222
Full 198 timetable from Nursery Road (Mon-Fri)

Every scheduled 198 bus departure from Nursery Road towards Shrublands / Bramble Close, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.

All buses run to Shrublands / Bramble Close.
0450
0505203550
060520334557
070921314254
080516284053
090517294153
100517294153
110517294153
120517294153
130517294153
140517294153
150516284053
160517304355
170719324456
180820324456
1908203550
20052040
21002040
22002040
23002141
000121

First and Last are the earliest and latest scheduled departures from each stop in the chosen direction. Every is the typical daytime interval between buses from 07:00 to 19:00; buses may be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early and late. Times at the final stop are arrivals. Times at stops along the route are TfL's scheduled running times from the start of the route, so on busy days buses can run a few minutes later. Tap a stop row for its full list of departures. All times come from Transport for London's timetable data.

Source: TfL Timetable API

Bus 198 timetable FAQs

What time is the first 198 bus?

The first 198 bus leaves Shrublands / Bramble Close at 04:50 towards Talbot Road (Mon-Fri). From Nursery Road the first bus is at 04:50. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.

What time is the last 198 bus?

The last 198 bus leaves Shrublands / Bramble Close at 00:22 towards Talbot Road (Mon-Fri). From Nursery Road the last bus is at 00:21. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.

How often does the 198 bus run?

During the day the 198 typically runs about every 12 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.

Does the 198 bus run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays the 198 runs from 06:00 until 00:22 from Shrublands / Bramble Close. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.