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Route SL5

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Route Information
Operator Arriva London South
Garage South Croydon (TC)
PVR 10
Vehicle BYD BD11 10.9m (ED)
Start Croydon, Town Centre
End Bromley North
Frequency every 12 minutes
Service 05:00 – 00:57
Length 12km

Route History

3 February 2024, the route commenced operation running between Croydon Town Centre and Bromley North via East Croydon, Shirley and Bromley South. The route is operated by Arriva London from their Croydon (TC) garage using existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Darts from Route 289.

12 April 2025, the route was retained by Arriva London.

29 July 2025, the route converted to double deck operation, with brand new BYD BD11s introduced.

2 August 2025, the route converted to a full BYD BD11 operation.