Buses to Princess Royal University Hospital
5 bus routes call at Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington. 2 run through the night.
Times are departures from the hospital's own stops. Buses towards the hospital run earlier and later at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your stop.
Every route calling at Princess Royal University Hospital
- 261 Lewisham → Locksbottom via Grove Park, Bromley Mon–Fri 00:05–23:50 Sun 00:05–23:50 Every night Stagecoach London
- 358 Orpington → Crystal Palace via Bromley, Beckenham Mon–Fri 00:13–00:19 Sun 00:11–00:17 Every night Metrobus
- R3 Locksbottom → Orpington via Petts Wood, Poverest Mon–Fri 06:00–23:30 Sun 07:00–23:30 Metrobus
- R4 St Mary Cray → Locksbottom via Orpington, Farnborough Mon–Fri 00:05–23:05 Sun 00:05–23:05 Metrobus
- 684 Orpington → Aperfield via Farnborough, Biggin Hill Mon–Fri 07:51–15:37 no Sunday service Stagecoach London
Live times at the hospital's stops
Night buses to Princess Royal University Hospital
For night shifts and out-of-hours visits. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning is listed under Friday.
- 261 Lewisham → Locksbottom via Grove Park, Bromley Every night 22:00–07:00 runs tonight
- 358 Orpington → Crystal Palace via Bromley, Beckenham Every night 22:00–07:00 runs tonight
See night buses across the UK.
Direct buses to Princess Royal University Hospital from
Places on a route that reaches the hospital without changing. The bus may take a long way round — check the route for the time from your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which buses go to Princess Royal University Hospital?
5 routes call at Princess Royal University Hospital: the 261 (towards Princess Royal University Hospital), the 358 (towards Crystal Palace Parade), the R3 (towards Orpington Station), the R4 (towards Princess Royal University Hospital), the 684 (towards Charles Darwin School). Each route page has the full timetable and a live map.
What time is the first bus to Princess Royal University Hospital?
The earliest weekday departure from the hospital's own stops is 06:00, on the R3. Buses towards the hospital start earlier at stops along the way — check the route timetable for your own stop, especially for an early appointment or shift.
Do buses run to Princess Royal University Hospital on Sundays?
Most do: 4 of the 5 routes run on Sundays, generally less often than in the week. One route does not. Sunday first and last times are shown for each route above.
How much is the bus to Princess Royal University Hospital?
London buses are a flat £1.75 with contactless or Oyster, and the Hopper fare makes a change within an hour free — usually far cheaper than hospital parking.
Other hospitals nearby
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all hospitals by bus, or every stop and route in Locksbottom.