London Bus 289 Timetable

First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop

Route: Elmers End Interchange ↔ Purley Station
Timetable last updated: 24 August 2026

This is the full timetable for the number 289 bus in London, which runs between Elmers End Interchange and Purley Station. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 289 runs from each of the 46 stops in each direction. Times below are for buses towards Purley Station (Mon-Fri). Use the toggles to switch direction or day, and tap any stop for its full hour by hour departure list.

This page shows TfL's scheduled times for the 289. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 289 instead.

Tap any stop to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour, plus a link to its live arrivals.

Stop First Last Every
Elmers End InterchangeA
05:00
00:05
12 min
Elmers End / TescoF
05:01
00:06
12 min
The Glade
05:03
00:08
12 min
Longheath GardensLA
05:04
00:09
12 min
Arena Tram Stop
05:05
00:10
12 min
Longhurst Road
05:07
00:12
12 min
Ashburton ParkWQ
05:08
00:13
12 min
Brockenhurst RoadAK
05:09
00:14
12 min
Parkview RoadAL
05:10
00:15
12 min
Addiscombe Tram StopAM
05:11
00:16
12 min
Ashburton RoadAN
05:12
00:17
12 min
Havelock RoadAP
05:13
00:18
12 min
Canning RoadAQ
05:14
00:19
12 min
Morland Road
05:15
00:20
12 min
Davidson Road
05:17
00:22
12 min
Lansdowne Road
05:18
00:23
12 min
Spurgeon's BridgeS
05:20
00:25
12 min
Bedford HallT
05:20
00:25
12 min
West Croydon Bus StationB4
05:22
00:27
12 min
West Croydon StationWS
05:23
00:28
12 min
Montague RoadLD
05:25
00:30
12 min
Sumner RoadLE
05:28
00:33
12 min
Broad Green AvenueLF
05:28
00:33
12 min
Canterbury RoadB
05:30
00:35
12 min
Croydon University HospitalD
05:32
00:37
12 min
Thornton Heath PondJ
05:34
00:39
12 min
Thornton Heath Pond / Fairlands AvenueK
05:34
00:39
12 min
Croydon CrematoriumR
05:36
00:41
12 min
Peall RoadS
05:37
00:42
12 min
Lombard RoundaboutT
05:38
00:43
12 min
Drake RoadU
05:39
00:44
12 min
Newman RoadA
05:40
00:45
12 min
Purley Way / Beddington Farm RoadB
05:43
00:48
12 min
Commerce WayE
05:44
00:49
12 min
Purley Way / Waddon RoadSV
05:46
00:51
12 min
Alton RoadSU
05:47
00:52
12 min
Waddon StationSD
05:49
00:54
12 min
Waddon Leisure Centre / FivewaysSE
05:50
00:55
12 min
Coldharbour RoadSF
05:50
00:55
12 min
Imperial Way
05:53
00:58
12 min
Colonnades Leisure Park
05:54
00:59
12 min
Battle of Britain War Memorial
05:56
01:01
12 min
Edgehill RoadX
05:57
01:02
12 min
Purley CrossC
05:59
01:04
12 min
Purley Station / Purley High StreetM
06:00
01:05
12 min
Purley StationZ2
06:03
01:08
12 min
Full 289 timetable from Elmers End Interchange (Mon-Fri)

Every scheduled 289 bus departure from Elmers End Interchange towards Purley Station, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.

All buses run to Purley Station.
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0614294153
07031323334354
080516284154
090720334658
101022344658
111022344658
121022344658
130819304152
14031426374859
151123354759
161123354759
1711243749
180113263952
1905183146
2001163247
2102173247
2202173247
2303183450
0005
Full 289 timetable from Purley Station (Mon-Fri)

Every scheduled 289 bus departure from Purley Station towards Elmers End Interchange, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.

All buses run to Elmers End Interchange.
052040
060015304254
07041425354757
080719314355
090719314355
100719314355
110719314355
120719314355
130719314355
140719314253
150416284052
160416284052
170416284153
180518304255
1908203245
2000153045
2100153045
2200153045
2300153045
0000

First and Last are the earliest and latest scheduled departures from each stop in the chosen direction. Every is the typical daytime interval between buses from 07:00 to 19:00; buses may be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early and late. Times at the final stop are arrivals. Times at stops along the route are TfL's scheduled running times from the start of the route, so on busy days buses can run a few minutes later. Tap a stop row for its full list of departures. All times come from Transport for London's timetable data.

Source: TfL Timetable API

Bus 289 timetable FAQs

What time is the first 289 bus?

The first 289 bus leaves Elmers End Interchange at 05:00 towards Purley Station (Mon-Fri). From Purley Station the first bus is at 05:20. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.

What time is the last 289 bus?

The last 289 bus leaves Elmers End Interchange at 00:05 towards Purley Station (Mon-Fri). From Purley Station the last bus is at 00:00. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.

How often does the 289 bus run?

During the day the 289 typically runs about every 12 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.

Does the 289 bus run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays the 289 runs from 06:40 until 00:05 from Elmers End Interchange. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.