London Bus 289 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
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.
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.
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.
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.