Bus from Derry Downs to Southborough (London)
4 direct routes · 14–29 min · first bus 04:00, last bus 00:26 (weekdays); night service N199 runs 00:09–03:39.
Next buses to Southborough (London) as of 11:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Derry Downs, 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 | ~29 min | 92 | Sat 88 · Sun 73 | 04:00 | 00:00 | High Street / Carlton Parade (Stop P) | Bromley Common / The Crown (Stop BU) | Orpington |
| 61 | Stagecoach London | ~25 min | 70 | Sat 68 · Sun 46 | 05:48 | 00:26 | High Street / Carlton Parade (Stop P) | Bromley Common / The Crown (Stop BU) | Orpington & Bromley |
| R3 | Metrobus | ~21 min | 50 | Sat 49 · Sun 34 | 05:46 | 23:16 | Carlton Parade (Stop L) | Whitebeam Avenue / Larch Way (northbound) | — |
| N199 | Stagecoach London | ~14 min | 8 | Sat 11 · Sun 8 | 00:09 | 03:39 | High Street / Carlton Parade (Stop P) | Bromley Common / The Crown (Stop BU) | Orpington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Derry Downs 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, 61 bus or R3 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Derry Downs to Southborough?
4 routes run directly from Derry Downs to Southborough: the 208 (Stagecoach London), the 61 (Stagecoach London), the R3 (Metrobus), the N199 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 208, 92 times each weekday — board at High Street / Carlton Parade (Stop P) and get off at Bromley Common / The Crown (Stop BU), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Derry Downs to Southborough?
Between 14 minutes on the N199 and 29 on the 208, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Orpington on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Derry Downs to Southborough?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:00 and the last around 00:26 — and night service N199 runs 00:09–03:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Derry Downs to Southborough?
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.