Bus from Erith to Thamesmead
4 direct routes · 21–30 min · first bus 05:11, last bus 00:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thamesmead as of 08:38
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Erith, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | Arriva London North | ~30 min | 93 | Sat 86 · Sun 71 | 05:14 | 00:44 | Erith Health Centre (Stop M) | Thamesmead / Carlyle Road (Stop SK) | — |
| 469 | Go Ahead London | ~23 min | 77 | Sat 75 · Sun 60 | 05:11 | 00:40 | Erith High Street (Stop F) | Abbey Wood Pumping Station (westbound) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 602, 669
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 602 | Stagecoach London | ~23 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:57 | 16:00 | Erith Health Centre (Stop M) | Thamesmead / Carlyle Road (Stop SK) | — |
| 669 | Stagecoach London | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:58 | 15:58 | Walnut Tree Road (DA8) (Stop E) | Thamesmead / Carlyle Road (Stop SK) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Erith 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 229 bus, 469 bus, 602 bus or 669 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Erith to Thamesmead?
4 routes run directly from Erith to Thamesmead: the 229 (Arriva London North), the 469 (Go Ahead London), the 602 (Stagecoach London), the 669 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 229, 93 times each weekday — board at Erith Health Centre (Stop M) and get off at Thamesmead / Carlyle Road (Stop SK), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Erith to Thamesmead?
Between 21 minutes on the 669 and 30 on the 229, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Erith to Thamesmead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:11 and the last around 00:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Erith to Thamesmead?
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.