🚌 Bus from Croydon to Elmers End
3 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 00:06, last bus 23:07 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | Arriva London | ~56 min | 150 | 00:06 | 23:07 | Airport House (->N) |
| 194 | Arriva London South | ~41 min | 146 | 00:00 | 23:40 | West Croydon Bus Station (Stop B1) |
| 367 | Transport UK | ~35 min | 88 | 00:10 | 23:40 | West Croydon Bus Station (Stop B1) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Croydon on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Croydon to Elmers End?
3 routes run directly from Croydon to Elmers End: the 289 (Arriva London), the 194 (Arriva London South), the 367 (Transport UK).
How long does the bus take from Croydon to Elmers End?
Around 56 minutes on the 289, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Croydon to Elmers End?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 289) leaves around 00:06 and the last around 23:07. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Croydon to Elmers End?
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.