🚌 Bus from Forest Hill to Penge & Sydenham
4 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 00:46, last bus 16:44 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | Go Ahead London | ~14 min | 150 | 00:46 | 16:44 | Forest Hill Station /London Rd (Stop A) |
| 197 | Go Ahead London | ~16 min | 140 | 00:14 | 23:56 | Forest Hill Station /London Rd (Stop A) |
| 197 | Go Ahead London | ~16 min | 96 | 00:28 | 00:08 | Forest Hill Station /London Rd (Stop A) |
| 356 | Stagecoach London | ~24 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 Penge & Sydenham?
4 routes run directly from Forest Hill to Penge & Sydenham: the 176 (Go Ahead London), the 197 (Go Ahead London), the 197 (Go Ahead London), the 356 (Stagecoach London).
How long does the bus take from Forest Hill to Penge & Sydenham?
Around 14 minutes on the 176, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Forest Hill to Penge & Sydenham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 176) leaves around 00:46 and the last around 16:44. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Forest Hill to Penge & Sydenham?
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.