Bus from Plumstead Common to Charlton (London)
4 direct routes · 17–25 min · first bus 04:08, last bus 00:42 (weekdays); night service N53 runs 23:53–03:53.
Next buses to Charlton (London) as of 12:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Plumstead Common, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Stagecoach London | ~25 min | 138 | Sat 128 · Sun 107 | 04:08 | 23:43 | Plumstead Common Road (Stop R) | Blackheath / Royal Standard (Stop BD) | — |
| 422 | Stagecoach London | ~21 min | 114 | Sat 112 · Sun 93 | 04:16 | 00:30 | Rutherglen Road (Stop WN) | Charlton Park Road (Stop Q) | — |
| 291 | Go Ahead London | ~20 min | 94 | Sat 90 · Sun 70 | 05:22 | 00:42 | Plumstead Common Road (Stop R) | Queen Elizabeth Hospital / Main Entrance (Stop H2) | — |
| N53 | Stagecoach London | ~17 min | 9 | Sat 17 · Sun 9 | 23:53 | 03:53 | Plumstead Common Road (Stop R) | Blackheath / Royal Standard (Stop BD) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Plumstead Common 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 53 bus, 422 bus, 291 bus or N53 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Plumstead Common to Charlton?
4 routes run directly from Plumstead Common to Charlton: the 53 (Stagecoach London), the 422 (Stagecoach London), the 291 (Go Ahead London), the N53 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the 53, 138 times each weekday — board at Plumstead Common Road (Stop R) and get off at Blackheath / Royal Standard (Stop BD), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Plumstead Common to Charlton?
Between 17 minutes on the N53 and 25 on the 53, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Plumstead Common to Charlton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:08 and the last around 00:42 — and night service N53 runs 23:53–03:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Plumstead Common 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.