London Bus 401 Timetable
First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop
This is the full timetable for the number 401 bus in London, which runs between Thamesmead Town Centre and Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 401 runs from each of the 33 stops in each direction. Times below are for buses towards Bexleyheath Clock Tower (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 401. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 401 instead.
Tap any stop to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour, plus a link to its live arrivals.
Full 401 timetable from Thamesmead Town Centre (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 401 bus departure from Thamesmead Town Centre towards Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Mon-Fri. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.
Full 401 timetable from Bexleyheath Clock Tower (Mon-Fri)
Every scheduled 401 bus departure from Bexleyheath Clock Tower towards Thamesmead Town Centre, 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 401 timetable FAQs
What time is the first 401 bus?
The first 401 bus leaves Thamesmead Town Centre at 05:30 towards Bexleyheath Clock Tower (Mon-Fri). From Bexleyheath Clock Tower the first bus is at 05:55. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.
What time is the last 401 bus?
The last 401 bus leaves Thamesmead Town Centre at 00:05 towards Bexleyheath Clock Tower (Mon-Fri). From Bexleyheath Clock Tower the last bus is at 00:30. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.
How often does the 401 bus run?
During the day the 401 typically runs about every 15 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.
Does the 401 bus run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays the 401 runs from 07:00 until 00:05 from Thamesmead Town Centre. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.