Thanks all,

I was at the Savacentre earlier and checked out the bus stops as jgdoherty says the 352 goes to Beckenham v near the junction and is looking like the most direct route for me. I noted the times (3 per hr). Thanks for your suggestion jgdoherty, I will prob not wait for the 356 and I'm sure it will pass by me as I walk up Perry Rise.

Brian you have made a very strong argument (supported by davhel) for the 75 & Penge route and it would save me the walk up Perry Rise so I might try that for one leg of the journey.

thanks again all! Much appreciated. I will let you know how I get on.

cheers
Mrs R