{"id":21112,"date":"2026-10-02T20:19:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T19:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/bus-route-sl5-london"},"modified":"2026-10-02T20:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T19:19:19","slug":"bus-route-sl5-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/21112-bus-route-sl5-london","title":{"rendered":"Bus route SL5 in London: Bromley North Station \u2194 Park Street"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bus route SL5 in London goes from \u201cBromley North Station\u201d to \u201cPark Street\u201d. The return journey starts at \u201cSt George&#8217;s Walk \/ Croydon Town Centre\u201d (50 m from \u201cPark Street\u201d).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/how-to-pay-for-public-transport-london#routes\">All routes in London \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac73d419419f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac73d419419f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/21112-bus-route-sl5-london\/#Which_way_bus_SL5_runs\" >Which way bus SL5 runs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/21112-bus-route-sl5-london\/#Connections\" >Connections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/21112-bus-route-sl5-london\/#Passes_and_concessions\" >Passes and concessions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/21112-bus-route-sl5-london\/#Questions_about_bus_SL5\" >Questions about bus SL5<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/21112-bus-route-sl5-london\/#Where_does_bus_SL5_start_its_return_journey\" >Where does bus SL5 start its return journey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/21112-bus-route-sl5-london\/#Where_can_I_change_from_bus_SL5_to_another_bus_route\" >Where can I change from bus SL5 to another bus route?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_way_bus_SL5_runs\"><\/span>Which way bus SL5 runs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ilondon.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2026\/10\/top-transport_pilotx-london-bus-sl5-en-v1-map.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ilondon.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2026\/10\/top-transport_pilotx-london-bus-sl5-en-v1-map.jpg\" alt=\"Bus route SL5 in London on the map: the route both ways\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>From \u201cBromley North Station\u201d to \u201cPark Street\u201d: 11 stops. On the way: \u201cQueens Gardens\u201d, \u201cBromley South Station\u201d, \u201cWestmoreland Road \/ Barnfield Wood Road\u201d, \u201cThe Chinese Garage\u201d, \u201cLangley Park School\u201d, \u201cThe Bethlem Royal Hospital\u201d, \u201cWickham Road \/ Monks Orchard\u201d, \u201cShirley Library Wickham Road\u201d, \u201cEast Croydon Rail Station\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The return journey is different. Towards \u201cBromley North Station\u201d: 11 stops. Only in this direction does it call at \u201cUpper Elmers End Road\u201d and \u201cElmfield Road \/ The Mall\u201d. Only in the direction of \u201cPark Street\u201d does it call at \u201cQueens Gardens\u201d and \u201cLangley Park School\u201d. For the way back, board nearby: \u201cQueens Gardens\u201d \u2192 \u201cElmfield Road \/ The Mall\u201d (350 m) and \u201cLangley Park School\u201d \u2192 \u201cUpper Elmers End Road\u201d (100 m). Towards \u201cPark Street\u201d, board nearby: \u201cUpper Elmers End Road\u201d \u2192 \u201cLangley Park School\u201d (100 m) and \u201cElmfield Road \/ The Mall\u201d \u2192 \u201cBromley South Station\u201d (250 m).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connections\"><\/span>Connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Route SL5 has no long section shared with other bus routes, so over a longer distance no other route can stand in for it.<\/p>\n<p>Connections by stop, in route order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cBromley North Station\u201d: buses 61, 119, 126, 138, 146, 162, 208, 227, 261, 269, 314, 320, 336, 352, 354, 358, 367 and SL3<\/li>\n<li>\u201cQueens Gardens\u201d (only towards \u201cPark Street\u201d): buses 61, 119, 126, 138, 146, 162, 208, 227, 261, 269, 314, 320, 336, 352, 354, 358, 367 and SL3<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBromley South Station\u201d: buses 61, 119, 126, 138, 146, 162, 208, 261, 314, 320, 336, 352, 358 and 367<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWestmoreland Road \/ Barnfield Wood Road\u201d: buses 138 and 162<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Chinese Garage\u201d: buses 162, 352 and 358<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLangley Park School\u201d (only towards \u201cPark Street\u201d): buses 194, 356 and 358<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Bethlem Royal Hospital\u201d: buses 119, 194 and 356<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWickham Road \/ Monks Orchard\u201d: buses 119, 194, 198 and 356<\/li>\n<li>\u201cShirley Library Wickham Road\u201d: buses 119, 194, 198 and 367<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEast Croydon Rail Station\u201d: tram Tram; buses 50, 64, 75, 119, 154, 194, 197, 198, 312, 367, 403, 405, 410, 412, 433, 466, 468 and SL7<\/li>\n<li>\u201cPark Street\u201d: tram Tram; buses 50, 60, 64, 75, 109, 119, 154, 166, 194, 197, 198, 312, 367, 403, 405, 407, 410, 412, 433, 466, 468 and SL7<\/li>\n<li>\u201cSt George&#8217;s Walk \/ Croydon Town Centre\u201d: tram Tram; buses 50, 60, 64, 75, 109, 119, 154, 166, 194, 197, 198, 312, 367, 403, 405, 407, 412, 433, 466 and 468<\/li>\n<li>\u201cUpper Elmers End Road\u201d (only towards \u201cBromley North Station\u201d): buses 194, 356 and 358<\/li>\n<li>\u201cElmfield Road \/ The Mall\u201d (only towards \u201cBromley North Station\u201d): buses 61, 119, 126, 138, 146, 162, 208, 261, 314, 320, 336, 352, 358 and 367<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pages for these routes: <a href=\"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/tram-route-tram-london\">tram Tram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passes_and_concessions\"><\/span>Passes and concessions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Which passes are available and who travels free is explained on a separate page: <a href=\"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/how-to-pay-for-public-transport-london\">how to pay for public transport in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_about_bus_SL5\"><\/span>Questions about bus SL5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_bus_SL5_start_its_return_journey\"><\/span>Where does bus SL5 start its return journey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At \u201cSt George&#8217;s Walk \/ Croydon Town Centre\u201d (50 m from \u201cPark Street\u201d).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_change_from_bus_SL5_to_another_bus_route\"><\/span>Where can I change from bus SL5 to another bus route?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most routes stop at \u201cPark Street\u201d (50, 60, 64, 75, 109, 119, 154, 166, 194, 197, 198, 312, 367, 403, 405, 407, 410, 412, 433, 466, 468 and SL7) and \u201cSt George&#8217;s Walk \/ Croydon Town Centre\u201d (50, 60, 64, 75, 109, 119, 154, 166, 194, 197, 198, 312, 367, 403, 405, 407, 412, 433, 466 and 468). All other stops with connections are listed above.<\/p>\n<p><em>Checked on 2 October 2026. Source of the route and stops: Transport for London (TfL).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bus route SL5 in London goes from \u201cBromley North Station\u201d to \u201cPark Street\u201d. The return journey starts at \u201cSt George&#8217;s Walk \/ Croydon Town Centre\u201d (50 m from \u201cPark Street\u201d). All routes in London \u2192 Which way bus SL5 runs From \u201cBromley North Station\u201d to \u201cPark Street\u201d: 11 stops. On the way: \u201cQueens Gardens\u201d, \u201cBromley [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":647,"featured_media":21113,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9020],"tags":[],"moimportance":[],"motype":[],"moformat":[],"class_list":["post-21112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-im-a-passenger"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/647"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21112"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21131,"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21112\/revisions\/21131"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21112"},{"taxonomy":"moimportance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moimportance?post=21112"},{"taxonomy":"motype","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/motype?post=21112"},{"taxonomy":"moformat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilondon.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moformat?post=21112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}