About this bus lane
Most sections operate 7am–7pm every day (buses, taxis and cycles); one northbound section is buses only and one southbound section near Bullace Row operates 24 hours. Fixed cameras at the Bethwin Road, Boundary Lane, Bowyer Place and Bullace Row junctions.
Transport for London manages a separate bus lane on the southbound carriageway of Camberwell Road which runs 24 hours a day, every day, so parts of this road are still enforced outside the hours shown above.
Camera location and hours from Southwark Council's published CCTV traffic camera list. Transcribed from Transport for London’s official London bus lane database (open data, dataset last updated 17 February 2026).
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Camberwell Road (both directions), London SE5. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £80 within 14 days to halve the charge — or if the signage was unclear, the details are wrong, or you had a genuine reason to be in the lane, consider challenging it first. Our step-by-step appeal guide covers the grounds that actually win.
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating times of the Camberwell Road bus lane?
The Camberwell Road Bus Lane in Southwark operates 7am to 7pm, every day. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Camberwell Road bus lane?
Southwark Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Camberwell Road bus lane?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages) and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Camberwell Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Southwark Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Southwark Council rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators at London Tribunals. Its adjudicators are lawyers independent of the enforcing authority, and their decision is binding on both sides. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times (7am–7pm daily), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.