Bus from Battersea to Southwark
3 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 07:01, last bus 18:02 (weekdays); the 344 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Southwark as of 09:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Battersea, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | Transport UK | ~42 min | 141 | Sat 132 · Sun 131 | 24 hours | Battersea Park Library (Stop LY) | Southwark Bridge Road (Stop BV) | — | |
| RB6 | Thames Clippers | ~34 min | 15 | Sat 23 · Sun 23 | 07:01 | 18:02 | Battersea Power Station Pier (Quay) | Bankside Pier (Quay) | — |
| RB1 | Thames Clippers | ~34 min | 10 | Sat 23 · Sun 23 | 12:26 | 16:50 | Battersea Power Station Pier (Quay) | Bankside Pier (Quay) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Battersea on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 344 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Battersea to Southwark?
3 routes run directly from Battersea to Southwark: the 344 (Transport UK), the RB6 (Thames Clippers), the RB1 (Thames Clippers). The most frequent is the 344, 141 times each weekday — board at Battersea Park Library (Stop LY) and get off at Southwark Bridge Road (Stop BV), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Battersea to Southwark?
Around 42 minutes on the 344, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Battersea to Southwark?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:01 and the last around 18:02 — and the 344 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Battersea to Southwark?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.