Bus from Charlton (London) to Plumstead Common
4 direct routes · 12–23 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 01:29 (weekdays); night service N53 runs 01:36–05:30.
Next buses to Plumstead Common as of 08:26
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Stagecoach London | ~17 min | 138 | Sat 131 · Sun 109 | 05:47 | 01:22 | Charlton Village (Stop R) | Blendon Terrace (Stop H) | — |
| 422 | Stagecoach London | ~23 min | 114 | Sat 111 · Sun 93 | 05:14 | 01:29 | Charlton Village (Stop R) | Rutherglen Road (Stop N) | — |
| 291 | Go Ahead London | ~20 min | 94 | Sat 90 · Sun 70 | 05:00 | 00:15 | Queen Elizabeth Hospital / West Entrance (Stop H3) | Plumstead Common Road (Stop K) | — |
| N53 | Stagecoach London | ~12 min | 9 | Sat 17 · Sun 9 | 01:36 | 05:30 | Charlton Village (Stop R) | Blendon Terrace (Stop H) | — |
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, 291 bus or N53 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Charlton to Plumstead Common?
4 routes run directly from Charlton to Plumstead Common: the 53 (Stagecoach London), the 422 (Stagecoach London), the 291 (Go Ahead London), the N53 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 53, 138 times each weekday — board at Charlton Village (Stop R) and get off at Blendon Terrace (Stop H), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Charlton to Plumstead Common?
Between 12 minutes on the N53 and 23 on the 422, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Charlton to Plumstead Common?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 01:29 — and night service N53 runs 01:36–05:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Charlton to Plumstead Common?
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.