🚌 Bus from Forest Hill to Anerley
3 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 00:14, last bus 23:56 (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 | 140 | 00:14 | 23:56 | Forest Hill Station /London Rd (Stop A) |
| 197 | Go Ahead London | ~18 min | 96 | 00:28 | 00:08 | Forest Hill Station /London Rd (Stop A) |
| 356 | Stagecoach London | ~28 min | 89 | 00:11 | 23:41 | Sydenham Rise (Stop MZ) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill to Anerley?
3 routes run directly from Forest Hill to Anerley: the 197 (Go Ahead London), the 197 (Go Ahead London), the 356 (Stagecoach London).
How long does the bus take from Forest Hill to Anerley?
Around 18 minutes on the 197, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Forest Hill to Anerley?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 197) leaves around 00:14 and the last around 23:56. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forest Hill to Anerley?
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.