London Bus 21 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
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This is the full timetable for the number 21 bus in London, which runs between Lewisham Centre and Caledonian Road. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 21 runs from each of the 51 stops in each direction. Use the controls above 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 21. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 21 instead.
Full 21 timetable from Lewisham Centre (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled 21 bus departure from Lewisham Centre towards Caledonian Road, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 21 timetable from Chambers Road (Mon-Thu)
Every scheduled 21 bus departure from Chambers Road towards Molesworth Street, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
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 21 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 21 bus?
The first 21 bus leaves Lewisham Centre at 04:15 towards Caledonian Road (Mon-Thu). From Chambers Road the first bus is at 04:45. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 21 bus?
The last 21 bus leaves Lewisham Centre at 00:40 towards Caledonian Road (Mon-Thu). From Chambers Road the last bus is at 00:40. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 21 bus run?
During the day the 21 typically runs about every 9 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.
Does the 21 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the 21 runs from 04:15 until 00:40 from Lewisham Centre. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.
Does the 21 bus run at night?
The 21 itself stops after the last bus at 00:40, but night bus N21 covers the route through the night. See the N21 route page for its stops and live times.
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