Bus from Eltham to Charlton (London)
3 direct routes · 17–52 min · first bus 04:36, last bus 00:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Charlton (London) as of 06:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Eltham, 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 | ~17 min | 110 | Sat 101 · Sun 74 | 04:46 | 00:46 | Eltham Church / Well Hall Road (Stop F) | Millennium Leisure Park East (Stop MH) | — |
| 161 | Stagecoach London | ~52 min | 100 | Sat 91 · Sun 86 | 04:36 | 00:32 | Eltham Church / Well Hall Road (Stop F) | Millennium Leisure Park East (Stop MH) | — |
| 286 | Go Ahead London | ~22 min | 70 | Sat 67 · Sun 52 | 05:36 | 23:59 | Eltham Church / Well Hall Road (Stop F) | Kemsing Road (Stop D) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Eltham 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 Eltham to Charlton?
3 routes run directly from Eltham to Charlton: the 132 (Go Ahead London), the 161 (Stagecoach London), the 286 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 132, 110 times each weekday — board at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road (Stop F) and get off at Millennium Leisure Park East (Stop MH), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Eltham to Charlton?
Between 17 minutes on the 132 and 52 on the 161, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Eltham to Charlton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:36 and the last around 00:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Eltham to Charlton?
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.