The average bus between Kings Cross and Rotherhithe takes 49 min and the fastest bus takes 31 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Kings Cross to Rotherhithe. 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 15 minutes between Kings Cross and Rotherhithe. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Rotherhithe at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Stamford Street and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kings Cross to Rotherhithe. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Rotherhithe station via Stamford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Kings Cross to Rotherhithe bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Kings Cross to Rotherhithe bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Smith Close station.
Book your Kings Cross to Rotherhithe bus tickets online with Abellio London.
The distance between Kings Cross and Rotherhithe is 6.3 km. The road distance is 9 km.
You can take a bus from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Smith Close via Stamford Street and Blackfriars Road in around 46 min.