🚌 Bus from Elephant & Castle to New Cross Gate
13 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 00:40, last bus 14:41 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453 | Go Ahead London | ~18 min | 150 | 00:40 | 14:41 | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road (Stop J) |
| 343 | Go Ahead London | ~41 min | 150 | 00:18 | 17:44 | Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (Stop G) |
| 53 | Stagecoach London | ~17 min | 150 | 00:09 | 16:03 | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road (Stop J) |
| 171 | Go Ahead London | ~32 min | 150 | 00:10 | 20:12 | Elephant & Castle / London Road (Stop D) |
| 136 | Stagecoach London | ~30 min | 150 | 00:00 | 18:02 | Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (Stop G) |
| BL1 | Go Ahead London | ~19 min | 150 | 00:03 | 21:03 | Elephant & Castle / London Road (Stop E) |
| 172 | Go Ahead London | ~20 min | 150 | 00:16 | 21:33 | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road (Stop J) |
| N53 | Stagecoach London | ~9 min | 35 | 01:11 | 05:05 | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road (Stop J) |
| N89 | Go Ahead London | ~16 min | 33 | 00:33 | 00:07 | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop R) |
| N343 | Go Ahead London | ~28 min | 30 | 00:39 | 05:09 | Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (Stop G) |
| N171 | Go Ahead London | ~17 min | 30 | 00:27 | 04:54 | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop R) |
| 007 | National Express | ~15 min | 10 | 09:50 | 23:15 | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road (Stop K) |
| 022 | National Express | ~15 min | 9 | 07:50 | 21:50 | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road (Stop K) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Elephant & Castle 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 Elephant & Castle to New Cross Gate?
13 routes run directly from Elephant & Castle to New Cross Gate: the 453 (Go Ahead London), the 343 (Go Ahead London), the 53 (Stagecoach London), the 171 (Go Ahead London), the 136 (Stagecoach London), the BL1 (Go Ahead London), the 172 (Go Ahead London), the N53 (Stagecoach London), the N89 (Go Ahead London), the N343 (Go Ahead London), the N171 (Go Ahead London), the 007 (National Express), the 022 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Elephant & Castle to New Cross Gate?
Around 18 minutes on the 453, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Elephant & Castle to New Cross Gate?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 453) leaves around 00:40 and the last around 14:41. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Elephant & Castle to New Cross Gate?
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.