Running between Addington Village Interchange and Croydon, it is operated by Transport UK London Bus.

The route was created as a "Tram feeder" service with the opening of Tramlink in 2000.

[2] In July 2018, service frequencies at all times were reduced.

[3] On 2 November 2019, the route was changed to terminate at Park Street instead of West Croydon bus station.

[4] In 2021, Abellio announced it intended to introduce Caetano e.City Gold buses on the route.