London Bus 229 Timetable

First bus, last bus and departure times at every stop

Route: Thamesmead Town Centre ↔ Queen Mary's Hospital / Chislehurst Road
Timetable last updated: 31 August 2026

This is the full timetable for the number 229 bus in London, which runs between Thamesmead Town Centre and Queen Mary's Hospital / Chislehurst Road. The table shows the first bus, the last bus and how often the 229 runs from each of the 60 stops in each direction. Times below are for buses towards Queen Mary's Hospital / Chislehurst Road (Mon-Thu). 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 229. Waiting at a stop right now? See live arrivals and the route map for bus 229 instead.

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

Stop First Last Every
Thamesmead Town CentreA
05:10
00:10
13 min
Linton Mead Primary SchoolD
05:10
00:10
13 min
Hoveton Road
05:11
00:11
13 min
Nickelby CloseNE
05:12
00:12
13 min
Thamesmead North / Eastgate CloseNG
05:13
00:13
13 min
Lister WalkNH
05:14
00:14
13 min
Poplar PlaceSE
05:15
00:15
13 min
Thamesmead / Carlyle RoadSJ
05:16
00:16
13 min
Southmere Lake
05:18
00:18
13 min
Harrow Manorway / Yarnton WayB
05:20
00:20
13 min
Overton RoadBA
05:20
00:20
13 min
Harrow Manorway / Abbey Wood StationD
05:21
00:21
13 min
Abbey Wood RoadE
05:22
00:22
13 min
Lesnes Abbey
05:24
00:24
13 min
Elstree Gardens
05:25
00:25
13 min
Tunstock Way
05:26
00:26
13 min
Kingswood Avenue
05:26
00:26
13 min
St Augustine's RoadA
05:27
00:27
13 min
Gilbert RoadB
05:28
00:28
13 min
Lower Road / Belvedere StationC
05:29
00:29
13 min
Halt Robin LaneD
05:30
00:30
13 min
Poplar Mount
05:30
00:30
13 min
Mayfield Road
05:31
00:31
13 min
Lower Road / Church Manorway
05:33
00:33
13 min
St Francis Road
05:34
00:34
13 min
Winifred Road / the Ship
05:35
00:35
13 min
Erith Station / West StreetL
05:36
00:36
13 min
Erith Town Centre / Cross StreetG
05:38
00:38
13 min
Fraser RoadD
05:39
00:39
13 min
Lesney ParkS
05:41
00:41
13 min
Carlton RoadT
05:42
00:42
13 min
Northumberland ParkV
05:43
00:43
13 min
Brook StreetL
05:44
00:44
13 min
Rydal DriveM
05:46
00:46
13 min
Barnehurst StationA
05:47
00:47
13 min
Lyndhurst RoadNU
05:48
00:48
13 min
Long LaneNV
05:49
00:49
13 min
Bexleyheath Bus GarageNW
05:49
00:49
13 min
Tower RoadNQ
05:51
00:51
13 min
Bexleyheath Clock TowerL
05:53
00:53
13 min
Bexleyheath / Highland RoadX
05:55
00:55
13 min
Halcot AvenueC
05:56
00:56
13 min
Broomfield RoadD
05:57
00:57
13 min
Gravel Hill CloseE
05:58
00:58
13 min
Hartford RoadJ
06:00
01:00
13 min
Bexley LibraryG
06:01
01:01
13 min
Bexley StationE
06:02
01:02
13 min
Bexley War MemorialC
06:02
01:02
13 min
Woodstock Close
06:04
01:04
13 min
Valentine Avenue
06:05
01:05
13 min
Carisbrooke AvenueC
06:06
01:06
13 min
Crofton AvenueD
06:07
01:07
13 min
Penhill RoadY
06:08
01:08
13 min
Hurstmere SchoolW
06:09
01:09
13 min
Sidcup Leisure CentreC
06:11
01:11
13 min
Sidcup StationG
06:13
01:13
13 min
Station Road / Crescent RoadM
06:14
01:14
13 min
Sidcup / Carlton RoadS
06:17
01:17
13 min
The GreenW
06:17
01:17
13 min
Queen Mary's Hospital / Chislehurst Road
06:20
01:20
13 min
Full 229 timetable from Thamesmead Town Centre (Mon-Thu)

Every scheduled 229 bus departure from Thamesmead Town Centre towards Queen Mary's Hospital / Chislehurst Road, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.

All buses run to Queen Mary's Hospital / Chislehurst Road.
0510253749
0601132231405059
070922334659
0812243750
090316284052
100517304254
110619314456
1209213447
130013263952
140416284053
150518314457
1610233649
170215284154
180720334659
1912253749
200113254055
2110254055
2210254055
2310254055
0010
Full 229 timetable from Sidcup / Queen Mary's Hospital (Mon-Thu)

Every scheduled 229 bus departure from Sidcup / Queen Mary's Hospital towards Thamesmead Town Centre, Mon-Thu. For other days, use the day buttons above or tap any stop in the table.

All buses run to Thamesmead Town Centre.
0445
0500153045
06001123334352
07021119284053
080619324557
0909223548
100114274053
110619324457
120922344759
1312243749
14011325364757
1510233851
160417304356
1709223548
180114274053
190619324558
2011243750
2105203550
2205203550
2305203550
000520

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 229 timetable FAQs

What time is the first 229 bus?

The first 229 bus leaves Thamesmead Town Centre at 05:10 towards Queen Mary's Hospital / Chislehurst Road (Mon-Thu). From Sidcup / Queen Mary's Hospital the first bus is at 04:45. Use the table above for the first bus from any stop on the route.

What time is the last 229 bus?

The last 229 bus leaves Thamesmead Town Centre at 00:10 towards Queen Mary's Hospital / Chislehurst Road (Mon-Thu). From Sidcup / Queen Mary's Hospital the last bus is at 00:20. Tap any stop in the table above to see its exact last departure.

How often does the 229 bus run?

During the day the 229 typically runs about every 13 minutes. Buses can be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early in the morning and late in the evening.

Does the 229 bus run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays the 229 runs from 05:10 until 00:10 from Thamesmead Town Centre. Use the Sun button above to see full Sunday times.