Bus from Charlton (London) to Plumstead (London)
8 direct routes · 11–26 min · first bus 04:49, last bus 01:35 (weekdays); night services N53 and N1 run 01:34–05:36.
Next buses to Plumstead (London) as of 07:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Charlton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
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 53 bus, 422 bus, 177 bus, 180 bus, 291 bus, 469 bus, N53 bus or N1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Charlton to Plumstead?
8 routes run directly from Charlton to Plumstead: the 53 (Stagecoach London), the 422 (Stagecoach London), the 177 (Stagecoach London), the 180 (Stagecoach London), the 291 (Go Ahead London), the 469 (Go Ahead London), the N53 (Stagecoach London), the N1 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 53, 138 times each weekday — board at Charlton Village (Stop R) and get off at Griffin Road / Plumstead Station (Stop U), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Charlton to Plumstead?
Between 11 minutes on the N1 and 26 on the 180, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Charlton to Plumstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:49 and the last around 01:35 — and night services N53 and N1 run 01:34–05:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Charlton to Plumstead?
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.