Bus from Croydon (London) to Shortlands
2 direct routes · 25–61 min · first bus 05:03, last bus 00:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shortlands as of 18:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Croydon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL5 | Arriva London | ~25 min | 92 | Sat 90 · Sun 79 | 05:03 | 00:33 | East Croydon Rail Station (Stop E1) | Westmoreland Road / Barnfield Wood Road (Stop E) | — |
| 367 | Transport UK | ~61 min | 53 | Sat 51 · Sun 35 | 05:31 | 00:11 | Whitgift Centre (Stop WJ) | Westmoreland Rd /Cumberland Rd (Stop G) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Croydon 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 367 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Croydon to Shortlands?
2 routes run directly from Croydon to Shortlands: the SL5 (Arriva London), the 367 (Transport UK). The most frequent is the SL5, 92 times each weekday — board at East Croydon Rail Station (Stop E1) and get off at Westmoreland Road / Barnfield Wood Road (Stop E), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Croydon to Shortlands?
Between 25 minutes on the SL5 and 61 on the 367, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Croydon to Shortlands?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:03 and the last around 00:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Croydon to Shortlands?
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.