Bus from Shortlands to Croydon (London)
2 direct routes · 26–51 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 00:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Croydon (London) as of 10:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shortlands, 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 | ~26 min | 93 | Sat 91 · Sun 79 | 05:06 | 00:35 | Westmoreland Road / Barnfield Wood Road (Stop K) | East Croydon Rail Station (Stop E6) | — |
| 367 | Transport UK | ~51 min | 53 | Sat 51 · Sun 35 | 05:40 | 00:19 | Church Road (BR2) (southbound) | East Croydon Rail Station (Stop E6) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shortlands 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 Shortlands to Croydon?
2 routes run directly from Shortlands to Croydon: the SL5 (Arriva London), the 367 (Transport UK). The most frequent is the SL5, 93 times each weekday — board at Westmoreland Road / Barnfield Wood Road (Stop K) and get off at East Croydon Rail Station (Stop E6), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shortlands to Croydon?
Between 26 minutes on the SL5 and 51 on the 367, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shortlands to Croydon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:06 and the last around 00:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shortlands to Croydon?
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.