The average bus between Dagenham and Eltham takes 1h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dagenham to Eltham. 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 3 times a day between Dagenham and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Dagenham is at 4:49 AM which arrives into Eltham at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bazely Street / All Saints DLR and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 20m • 2 changes


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1h 28m • 2 changes


1h 20m • 2 changes


1h 22m • 2 changes


1h 32m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Dagenham to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Dagenham station and arriving at Eltham station via Bazely Street / All Saints DLR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Dagenham to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Five Elms School station.
Dagenham to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Eltham High Street / Roper Street station.
The distance between Dagenham and Eltham is 13.6 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a bus from Five Elms School to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Bazely Street / All Saints DLR, Bazely Street, and North Greenwich Station in around 1h 22m.