Lewisham Bus Lanes & Bus Gates — Operating Times
Camera-enforced bus lanes and bus gates in Lewisham, with hours, permitted vehicles and fines. Bus lane PCNs here are £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days.
Covers Catford, Deptford, New Cross, Sydenham, Forest Hill, Brockley, Lee, Hither Green, Downham, Bellingham, Ladywell, Crofton Park and Blackheath — bus lanes and bus gates in these areas are enforced by Lewisham Council, so any we track there are listed below. They are listed by road name, exactly as the road appears on the PCN and the roadside sign.
| Road | Type | Operating times | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Ash HillBurnt Ash Hill (south-east bound) | Bus lane | Peak hours Mon–Fri | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Brockley RiseBrockley Rise (northbound, southbound and north-east bound) | Bus lane | Varies | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Sydenham RoadSydenham Road (south-west bound) | Bus lane | Peak hours Mon–Fri | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Deptford Church StreetDeptford Church Street (northbound and southbound) | Bus lane | 7am to 7pm daily | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Burnt Ash RoadBurnt Ash Road (northbound) | Bus lane | Peak hours Mon–Sat | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Adelaide AvenueAdelaide Avenue (south-east bound and westbound) | Bus lane | Varies | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Lewisham High Street (Lewisham Council)Lewisham High Street (northbound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Pedal cycles |
| Westwood HillWestwood Hill (south-east bound) | Bus lane | 7am to 7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Bush RoadBush Road (north-west bound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Pepys RoadPepys Road (southbound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses |
| Sydenham Hill (Lewisham Council)Sydenham Hill (southbound) | Bus lane | Peak hours Mon–Fri | Buses, Pedal cycles |
| KirkdaleKirkdale (south-east bound) | Bus lane | 7am to 7pm daily | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Downham WayBromley · Downham Way (north-east bound) | Bus lane | Peak hours Mon–Fri | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Bestwood StreetBestwood Street (westbound) | Bus lane | Peak hours Mon–Sat | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Evelyn StreetEvelyn Street (north-west bound) | Bus lane | 7am to 12pm Mon–Fri | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
| Tranquil ValeTranquil Vale (south-east bound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses |
| Manor ParkManor Park (north-west bound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Pedal cycles |
| Lewis GroveLewis Grove (northbound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Pedal cycles |
🔴 TfL red routes in Lewisham
These bus lanes run through Lewisham but sit on the TfL red route network — they are enforced by Transport for London, not Lewisham Council. The PCN is £160 (£80 if paid within 14 days).
| Road | Type | Operating times | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham RoadAmersham Road (southbound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
| Bromley RoadBromley Road (northbound, north-west bound, north-east bound, southbound and south-east bound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
| Caroline CourtCaroline Court (eastbound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
| Catford RoadCatford Road (westbound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Pedal cycles |
| Deptford BridgeDeptford Bridge (eastbound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
| Lee High RoadLee High Road (south-east bound and north-west bound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
| Lewisham High Street (TfL red route)Lewisham High Street (north-east bound, south-west bound, eastbound, southbound and south-east bound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
| Lewisham WayLewisham Way (south-east bound, westbound and north-west bound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
| New Cross RoadNew Cross Road (south-east bound, westbound, eastbound and north-west bound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
| Parkfield RoadParkfield Road (westbound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
| Rushey GreenRushey Green (north-east bound and southbound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Pedal cycles |
| Stanstead RoadStanstead Road (eastbound and north-east bound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
| Station RoadStation Road (southbound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
| Sydenham Hill (TfL red route)Sydenham Hill (northbound), Southwark | Bus lane | Varies | Buses, Pedal cycles |
| Waldram Park RoadWaldram Park Road (south-west bound) | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Black cabs (hackney carriages), Motorcycles+1 more |
Missing a road? Restrictions change and new bus gates appear every year. Check how to look up any bus lane, and remember: the roadside sign is the legal authority.