🚌 Bus from Eltham to Charlton
3 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 00:17, last bus 20:23 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | Stagecoach London | ~12 min | 150 | 00:17 | 20:23 | Eltham Church / Well Hall Road (Stop F) |
| 132 | Go Ahead London | ~18 min | 150 | 00:28 | 20:34 | Eltham High Street / Passey Place (Stop N) |
| 286 | Go Ahead London | ~16 min | 122 | 05:36 | 23:59 | Eltham High Street / Passey Place (Stop N) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Eltham to Charlton?
3 routes run directly from Eltham to Charlton: the 161 (Stagecoach London), the 132 (Go Ahead London), the 286 (Go Ahead London).
How long does the bus take from Eltham to Charlton?
Around 12 minutes on the 161, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Eltham to Charlton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 161) leaves around 00:17 and the last around 20:23. Check the route timetable 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.