Bus from Crofton (Orpington) to Derry Downs
5 direct routes · 7–28 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 01:23 (weekdays); night service N199 runs 01:47–05:45.
Next buses to Derry Downs as of 05:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Crofton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | Stagecoach London | ~11 min | 93 | Sat 89 · Sun 73 | 05:45 | 01:23 | Crofton Road / Crofton Lane (Stop CP) | Orpington / Perry Hall Road (Stop K) | — |
| 353 | Metrobus | ~13 min | 53 | Sat 51 · Sun 37 | 05:48 | 00:24 | Crofton Road / Crofton Lane (Stop CP) | Carlton Parade (Stop L) | — |
| R3 | Metrobus | ~28 min | 50 | Sat 48 · Sun 34 | 06:04 | 23:34 | Oakwood Road / St. Pauls Church (Stop CN) | High Street / Carlton Parade (Stop P) | — |
| R4 | Metrobus | ~12 min | 47 | Sat 46 · Sun 18 | 06:25 | 00:14 | Ashbourne Rise (northbound) | Carlton Parade (Stop L) | — |
| N199 | Stagecoach London | ~7 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 01:47 | 05:45 | Crofton Road / Crofton Lane (Stop CP) | Carlton Parade (Stop L) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Crofton 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 208 bus, 353 bus, R3 bus or R4 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Crofton to Derry Downs?
5 routes run directly from Crofton to Derry Downs: the 208 (Stagecoach London), the 353 (Metrobus), the R3 (Metrobus), the R4 (Metrobus), the N199 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 208, 93 times each weekday — board at Crofton Road / Crofton Lane (Stop CP) and get off at Orpington / Perry Hall Road (Stop K), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Crofton to Derry Downs?
Between 7 minutes on the N199 and 28 on the R3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Crofton to Derry Downs?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 01:23 — and night service N199 runs 01:47–05:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Crofton to Derry Downs?
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.