Bexleyheath Buses: TfL Routes, Night Bus, Fares and Freedom Pass

Bexley Council describes Bexleyheath as the main bus transport hub for the borough, with most routes passing through it. Buses are London buses run for Transport for London (TfL), and TfL publishes each route's stops and live arrivals on its site. Route ends below are as shown on TfL's route pages. Routes and frequencies change, so check the TfL page or journey planner before you travel.

Which buses serve Bexleyheath?

- SL3: a Superloop service between Thamesmead Town Centre and Bromley North Station, calling in Bexleyheath at Bexleyheath Station, Bexleyheath/Lion Road and Bexleyheath Library.
- 89: Lewisham Station to Forest Road/Slade Green Station, calling at Blackheath, Welling, Bexleyheath Clock Tower and Barnehurst Station.
- 96: Bluewater to Thomas Street (Woolwich), via Dartford, Crayford, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Welling, Plumstead, Woolwich and Woolwich Arsenal.
- 132: North Greenwich Station to Geddes Place in Bexleyheath, via Eltham Station and Bexley Station.
- 422: North Greenwich Station to Bexleyheath Clock Tower, via Woolwich Arsenal and Woolwich.
- 486: North Greenwich Station to Friswell Place, via Charlton, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Welling.
- B12: Erith Town Centre/Riverside to St Mary's Road, via Erith and District Hospital, Bexleyheath Station and Clock Tower, and Bexley Library.
- B13: Bexleyheath Library to New Eltham Station, via Townley Grammar School and Blackfen.
- B14: Bexleyheath Library to Orpington Station, via Sidcup High Street and Queen Mary's Hospital.
- B15: Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Horncastle Road, via Bexleyheath Station, Welling, Falconwood and Eltham.
- B16: Bexleyheath Bus Garage to Wingfield School, via Welling and Eltham.

The council's care services listing for Central Library, on Townley Road, says it is served by SL3, 89, 96, 422, 486, B11, B12 and B13. Other routes also pass through the town, so use TfL's route pages or its Bexleyheath bus map for the full picture.

Is there a night bus?

The N89 runs from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross Station to Erith Town Centre/Riverside, via Lewisham, Blackheath, Welling, Barnehurst and Slade Green. Check TfL's N89 page for current times.

Which buses go to Bexley village and Barnehurst?

The 132 calls at Bexley Station, and the B12 lists Bexley Library. The 89 and N89 call at Barnehurst Station. For other stops in Bexley village, enter your postcode into TfL's journey planner. For Sidcup, the B14 and SL3 are the routes TfL lists; Sidcup has its own guide at sidcup.co.

What do buses cost?

As published by TfL: a single journey is £1.75, and the Hopper fare allows unlimited journeys within one hour of touching in for £1.75. The daily cap is £5.25 and the weekly cap (Monday to Sunday) is £24.70. TfL says cash is not accepted on London buses, so you need contactless payment or an Oyster card. TfL says all fares will rise on 1 November 2026, to £1.85 for a pay as you go journey, £5.55 for the daily cap and £26.10 for the weekly cap. See TfL's bus fares page.

Is there a free pass for older or disabled people?

TfL's page on the Freedom Pass says there is an Older Person's Freedom Pass and a Disabled Person's Freedom Pass, both applied for through London Councils, and that there is a separate 60+ London Oyster photocard. Eligibility, including age, is set out on the Freedom Pass portal, so check it there.

How do I reach the trains?

Several routes stop at Bexleyheath, Barnehurst and Bexley stations. See our train stations guide.