🚌 Bus from Anerley to Forest Hill
3 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 00:26, last bus 00:07 (weekdays).
💷 London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | Go Ahead London | ~18 min | 137 | 00:26 | 00:07 | Anerley Road / Oak Grove Road (Stop E) |
| 197 | Go Ahead London | ~18 min | 92 | 00:19 | 23:59 | Anerley Road / Oak Grove Road (Stop E) |
| 356 | Stagecoach London | ~32 min | 88 | 05:53 | 00:03 | Birkbeck Station (Stop BB) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Anerley on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Anerley to Forest Hill?
3 routes run directly from Anerley to Forest Hill: the 197 (Go Ahead London), the 197 (Go Ahead London), the 356 (Stagecoach London).
How long does the bus take from Anerley to Forest Hill?
Around 18 minutes on the 197, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Anerley to Forest Hill?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 197) leaves around 00:26 and the last around 00:07. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Anerley to Forest Hill?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.