Bus from Shirley (London) to Thornton Heath
3 direct routes · 23–38 min · first bus 04:57, last bus 00:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thornton Heath as of 12:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shirley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | Transport UK | ~23 min | 92 | Sat 80 · Sun 53 | 05:11 | 00:19 | Shirley Church Road (Stop V) | Thornton Heath Clock Tower (Stop H) | — |
| 198 | Arriva London South | ~38 min | 88 | Sat 81 · Sun 53 | 05:02 | 00:21 | Shirley Library Wickham Road (Stop K) | Thornton Heath Station (Stop D) | — |
| 198 | Arriva London South | ~37 min | 88 | Sat 81 · Sun 53 | 04:57 | 00:28 | Shirley Library Wickham Road (Stop K) | Thornton Heath Station (Stop D) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shirley 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 130 bus or 198 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Shirley to Thornton Heath?
3 routes run directly from Shirley to Thornton Heath: the 130 (Transport UK), the 198 (Arriva London South), the 198 (Arriva London South). The most frequent is the 130, 92 times each weekday — board at Shirley Church Road (Stop V) and get off at Thornton Heath Clock Tower (Stop H), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shirley to Thornton Heath?
Between 23 minutes on the 130 and 38 on the 198, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shirley to Thornton Heath?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:57 and the last around 00:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shirley to Thornton Heath?
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.