The average bus between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Eltham takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 2h 47m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 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 every 20 minutes between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Eltham at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at West Croydon Bus Station and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 6m • 2 changes

4h 56m • 2 changes

3h 4m • 2 changes

3h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Eltham? 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station and arriving at Eltham station via West Croydon Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Eltham bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Eltham bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Eltham High Street / Roper Street station.
The distance between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Eltham is 35 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via West Croydon Bus Station and Catford & Catford Bridge Stns in around 3h 49m.