Bus 42 route
Route stops
81 stops • 2 directions
- Primrose Street
- Liverpool Street Station
- St Botolph Street
- Aldgate Station
- Minories
- Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station
- Tower Bridge
- Druid Street
- Abbey Street
- Grange Road / Caledonian Market
- Bricklayer's Arms / Tower Bridge Road
- Bricklayer's Arms
- Congreve Street
- East Street / Thurlow Street
- Alsace Road
- Albany Road / Wells Way
- Portland Street
- Albany Road / Camberwell Road
- Camberwell Road / Albany Road
- Bowyer Place
- Medlar Street
- Denmark Hill / Camberwell Green
- Coldharbour Lane
- King's College Hospital
- Champion Hill
- Blanchedowne
- Deepdene Road
- Casino Avenue
- Sunray Avenue
- Elmwood Road / The Charter School
- North Dulwich Station
- Townley Road
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre
- Derwent Grove
- Goose Green
- Elsie Road
- East Dulwich Station
- East Dulwich Sainsbury's
- East Dulwich Sainsbury's
- Quorn Road
- East Dulwich Station
- Ondine Road
- Derwent Grove
- Tessa Jowell Health Centre
- Townley Road
- Dulwich Village
- North Dulwich Station
- Elmwood Road / The Charter School
- Casino Avenue
- Herne Hill
- Herne Hill Road
- Deepdene Road
- Blanchedowne
- Champion Hill
- King's College Hospital
- Coldharbour Lane
- Denmark Hill / Camberwell Green
- Camberwell Green
- Medlar Street
- Wyndham Road
- Bowyer Place
- Camberwell Road / Albany Road
- Albany Road / Camberwell Road
- Portland Street
- Albany Road / Wells Way
- Alsace Road
- East Street / Thurlow Street
- Congreve Street
- Old Kent Road / East Street
- Bricklayer's Arms
- Bricklayer's Arms / Tower Bridge Road
- Grange Road / Caledonian Market
- Abbey Street
- Druid Street
- Tower Bridge
- Tower Gateway Station
- Mansell Street
- Duke's Place
- Liverpool Street Station
- Primrose Street
- Appold Street
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 42. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 42 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 42 stop here?'
Where does bus #42 run?
This route serves the London (UK) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Go-Ahead London. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'London Buses' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #dc241f. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
London Buses route 42 - East Dulwich, Sainsbury's
Reference
42
Origin
Primrose Street
Destination
East Dulwich Sainsbury's
Route network
London Buses
Operator
Go-Ahead London
Color
#dc241f
London Buses route 42 - Liverpool Street
Reference
42
Origin
East Dulwich Sainbury's
Destination
Appold Street
Route network
London Buses
Operator
Go-Ahead London
Color
#dc241f
Quick overview
Explore the bus 42 route in London (UK). 2 directions, 81 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
