The average bus between Charing Cross and Rainham takes 3h 23m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Charing Cross to Rainham. 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 4 times a day between Charing Cross and Rainham. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Rainham at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / London Road and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Charing Cross to Rainham? 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 Charing Cross to Rainham. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Rainham station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Charing Cross to Rainham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Charing Cross to Rainham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.
The distance between Charing Cross and Rainham is 53.3 km. The road distance is 67 km.
National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m.