Bus from Lewisham to Elephant & Castle
5 direct routes · 27–46 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 00:36 (weekdays); night service N89 runs 00:39–05:09.
Next buses to Elephant & Castle as of 15:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lewisham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | Stagecoach London | ~46 min | 109 | Sat 105 · Sun 89 | 05:09 | 00:36 | Lewisham Clock Tower (Stop R) | Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (Stop F) | — |
| BL1 | Go Ahead London | ~29 min | 93 | Sat 91 · Sun 80 | 05:01 | 00:36 | Lewisham Clock Tower (Stop R) | Elephant & Castle / London Road (Stop A) | — |
| N89 | Go Ahead London | ~27 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 00:39 | 05:09 | Lewisham Clock Tower (Stop R) | Elephant & Castle / London Road (Stop A) | — |
| 007 | National Express | ~25 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 05:48 | 20:30 | Lewisham Clock Tower (Stop R) | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road (Stop M) | — |
| 022 | National Express | ~30 min | 6 | Sat 15 · Sun 15 | 09:25 | 18:25 | Lewisham Clock Tower (Stop R) | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road (Stop M) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lewisham 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 136 bus or BL1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lewisham to Elephant & Castle?
5 routes run directly from Lewisham to Elephant & Castle: the 136 (Stagecoach London), the BL1 (Go Ahead London), the N89 (Go Ahead London), the 007 (National Express), the 022 (National Express). The most frequent is the 136, 109 times each weekday — board at Lewisham Clock Tower (Stop R) and get off at Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (Stop F), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lewisham to Elephant & Castle?
Between 27 minutes on the N89 and 46 on the 136, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Lewisham to Elephant & Castle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:01 and the last around 00:36 — and night service N89 runs 00:39–05:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lewisham to Elephant & Castle?
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.