197
Peckham ↔ Croydon Bus Times
18:46
1 minFairfield Halls 19:5018:58
13 minFairfield Halls 20:0219:09
24 minFairfield Halls 20:1119:21
36 minFairfield Halls 20:2119:32
47 minFairfield Halls 20:3119:43
58 minFairfield Halls 20:42MON-FRI · 96 services00:15 — 23:55
The 197 bus runs between Peckham and Croydon, operated by Go-Ahead. This route has 53 stops.
Fares & Tickets
Day Pass
£3.50
Weekly
£30.00
Passes through:
PeckhamPeckham RyeEast DulwichDulwich VillageDulwichForest HillUpper SydenhamSydenhamPenge & SydenhamAnerleySouth NorwoodWoodsideAddiscombeCroydon
Where does the 197 bus stop?
The 197 serves 53 stops passing through Peckham, Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, Dulwich Village, Dulwich, Forest Hill, Upper Sydenham, Sydenham, Penge & Sydenham, Anerley, South Norwood, Woodside, Addiscombe and Croydon. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 197 run on weekends?
Yes, the 197 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 197?
Most Go-Ahead services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Go-Ahead for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 197 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 197. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Go-Ahead to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: ETBU, GAHL, LCAG, CROP, GAWY, LGEN, LONC, BTRI, DBLU, EYMS, GONW, OXBC, THTR, CSLB, NATI, BLUS, WDBC, SWWD, TDTR, SVCT, TOUR, DAMY, UNIL, METR, PROC, BHBC, DDIS, GNEL, PLYC, GOSW, UNBU, TFCN, SDMS, OEXP, MBGA, CSSO, GAGL, PULH
Valid from 21 Mar 2026 to 23 Dec 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 53 bus stops across 14 areas.