🚌 Bus from New Cross Gate to Elephant & Castle
13 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 00:10, last bus 13:29 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453 | Go Ahead London | ~19 min | 150 | 00:10 | 13:29 | New Cross Bus Garage (Stop J) |
| 343 | Go Ahead London | ~47 min | 150 | 00:03 | 17:08 | New Cross / Jerningham Road (Stop N) |
| 53 | Stagecoach London | ~18 min | 150 | 04:36 | 16:30 | New Cross Bus Garage (Stop J) |
| 171 | Go Ahead London | ~31 min | 150 | 00:18 | 20:08 | New Cross Bus Garage (Stop K) |
| 136 | Stagecoach London | ~30 min | 150 | 00:32 | 19:04 | New Cross Bus Garage (Stop K) |
| BL1 | Go Ahead London | ~15 min | 150 | 00:14 | 21:15 | New Cross Gate Station (Stop O) |
| 172 | Go Ahead London | ~19 min | 150 | 05:33 | 21:30 | New Cross Bus Garage (Stop J) |
| N53 | Stagecoach London | ~10 min | 35 | 00:40 | 00:25 | Briant Street (Stop D) |
| N89 | Go Ahead London | ~17 min | 30 | 01:18 | 00:54 | New Cross Bus Garage (Stop K) |
| N343 | Go Ahead London | ~30 min | 30 | 00:30 | 05:00 | New Cross Bus Garage (Stop K) |
| N171 | Go Ahead London | ~17 min | 24 | 00:32 | 04:02 | New Cross Bus Garage (Stop K) |
| 007 | National Express | ~15 min | 9 | 05:55 | 20:40 | New Cross Gate Station (Stop O) |
| 022 | National Express | ~15 min | 8 | 09:10 | 21:25 | New Cross Gate Station (Stop O) |
Times are for the first boarding point in New Cross Gate 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 New Cross Gate to Elephant & Castle?
13 routes run directly from New Cross Gate to Elephant & Castle: 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 New Cross Gate to Elephant & Castle?
Around 19 minutes on the 453, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from New Cross Gate to Elephant & Castle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 453) leaves around 00:10 and the last around 13:29. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from New Cross Gate 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.