Bus from Swanscombe to Bluewater
3 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 04:57, last bus 21:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bluewater as of 10:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swanscombe, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~10 min | 76 | Sat 56 · Sun 38 | 04:57 | 21:29 | Methodist Church (N-bound) | Bus Station (Stop 6) | Greenhithe |
| 483 | Arriva Kent and Surrey | ~6 min | 26 | Sat 26 · no Sunday buses | 06:33 | 21:15 | Childs Crescent (opp) | Bus Station (Stop 5) | Greenhithe |
| CB1 | Go Bus | ~10 min | 18 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 18:31 | Methodist Church (N-bound) | Bus Station (Stop 6) | Greenhithe |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swanscombe 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 480 bus, 483 bus or CB1 bus timetable.
Fares from Swanscombe to Bluewater
- £4.10 adult single on the 480 (Arriva Kent and Surrey) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.00 adult single on the 483 (Arriva Kent and Surrey)
- £2.20 adult single on the CB1 (Go Bus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swanscombe to Bluewater?
3 routes run directly from Swanscombe to Bluewater: the 480 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the 483 (Arriva Kent and Surrey), the CB1 (Go Bus). The most frequent is the 480, 76 times each weekday — board at Methodist Church (N-bound) and get off at Bus Station (Stop 6), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swanscombe to Bluewater?
Around 10 minutes on the 480, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Greenhithe on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swanscombe to Bluewater?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:57 and the last around 21:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swanscombe to Bluewater?
Adult singles from Swanscombe to Bluewater: £4.10 on the 480 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £3.00 on the 483 (Arriva Kent and Surrey); £2.20 on the CB1 (Go Bus). The 480 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.