The average bus between Catford and Swanscombe takes 2h 15m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Catford to Swanscombe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Catford and Swanscombe. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Catford is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Swanscombe at 8:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenal and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 9m • 2 changes

1h 36m • 2 changes

1h 42m • 2 changes

1h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Catford to Swanscombe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Catford to Swanscombe. However, there are services departing from Catford station and arriving at Swanscombe station via Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Catford to Swanscombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall station.
Catford to Swanscombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Catford and Swanscombe is 22.9 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a bus from Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall to Railway Station via Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenal, Woolwich Arsenal Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 9m.