First 162 Bus: Start of Service
The first 162 of the day from every stop on the route
Up early for a flight or an early shift? The first 162 bus of the day leaves Beckenham Junction Stn / Rectory Rd at 05:30 towards Eltham Bus Station (Mon-Fri). The tables below show the scheduled first 162 departure from every stop, in each direction, for each day of the week. Stop names link to the full 162 timetable with every departure of the day.
To Eltham Bus Station
To Beckenham Junction Stn / Rectory Rd
Times are TfL's scheduled first departures from each stop in the given direction; the final stop's time is an arrival. Columns cover the days shown in their heading, and the highlighted column is today. On busy mornings buses can run a few minutes later than scheduled, so allow a small buffer if the first bus matters for a connection.
First 162 bus FAQs
What time is the first 162 bus?
The first 162 bus leaves Beckenham Junction Stn / Rectory Rd at 05:30 towards Eltham Bus Station (Mon-Fri). From Eltham Bus Station the first bus is at 05:25. Use the tables above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the first 162 bus on a Sunday?
On Sundays the first 162 bus leaves Beckenham Junction Stn / Rectory Rd at 06:55. Sunday service usually starts later than on weekdays, so check the Sun column above for your stop.
Where does the first 162 bus start from?
The 162 starts from Beckenham Junction Stn / Rectory Rd and runs to Eltham Bus Station, and in the other direction from Eltham Bus Station. Buses reach stops along the route a few minutes after leaving the start, and the tables above show the scheduled first departure at every stop.
Planning the other end of the day?
See every 162 departure and the last bus from your stop, or check live arrivals while you wait.
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