London Bus 261 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
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This is the full timetable for the number 261 bus in London, which runs between Lewisham Station and Princess Royal University Hospital. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 261 runs from each of the 40 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 261. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 261 instead.
Full 261 timetable from Lewisham Station (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 261 bus departure from Lewisham Station towards Princess Royal University Hospital, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 261 timetable from Princess Royal University Hospital (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 261 bus departure from Princess Royal University Hospital towards Lewisham Station, Mon-Fri. 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 261 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 261 bus?
The first 261 bus leaves Lewisham Station at 05:00 towards Princess Royal University Hospital (Mon-Fri). From Princess Royal University Hospital the first bus is at 04:20. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 261 bus?
The last 261 bus leaves Lewisham Station at 01:15 towards Princess Royal University Hospital (Mon-Fri). From Princess Royal University Hospital the last bus is at 00:35. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 261 bus run?
During the day the 261 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 261 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the 261 runs from 05:00 until 01:15 from Lewisham Station. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.
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