The average bus between Eltham and Swanscombe takes 1h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Eltham 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 20 minutes between Eltham and Swanscombe. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Eltham is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Swanscombe at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Friswell Place and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Eltham 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 Eltham to Swanscombe. However, there are services departing from Eltham High Street / Roper Street station and arriving at Bus Station via Friswell Place station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Eltham to Swanscombe bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham High Street / Roper Street station.
Eltham to Swanscombe bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Eltham and Swanscombe is 17.9 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a bus from Eltham High Street / Roper Street to Railway Station via Friswell Place, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, and Bus Station in around 1h 29m.