Bus from Charlton (London) to Eltham
3 direct routes · 18–45 min · first bus 05:19, last bus 01:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Eltham as of 15:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Charlton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Go Ahead London | ~20 min | 109 | Sat 103 · Sun 74 | 05:20 | 01:20 | Millennium Leisure Park East (Stop MF) | Eltham High Street / Roper Street (Stop O) | — |
| 161 | Stagecoach London | ~45 min | 100 | Sat 93 · Sun 90 | 05:19 | 01:15 | Millennium Leisure Park East (Stop MF) | Eltham Church / Well Hall Road (Stop G) | — |
| 286 | Go Ahead London | ~18 min | 69 | Sat 68 · Sun 54 | 05:48 | 00:38 | Blackheath / Royal Standard (Stop BD) | Eltham Church / Well Hall Road (Stop G) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Charlton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 132 bus, 161 bus or 286 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Charlton to Eltham?
3 routes run directly from Charlton to Eltham: the 132 (Go Ahead London), the 161 (Stagecoach London), the 286 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 132, 109 times each weekday — board at Millennium Leisure Park East (Stop MF) and get off at Eltham High Street / Roper Street (Stop O), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Charlton to Eltham?
Between 18 minutes on the 286 and 45 on the 161, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Charlton to Eltham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:19 and the last around 01:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Charlton to Eltham?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.