The average bus between Mitcham and New Eltham takes 2h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 27m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Mitcham to New 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 Mitcham and New Eltham. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Mitcham is at 4:44 PM which arrives into New Eltham at 7:03 PM. All services require a transfer at West Croydon Bus Station and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 35m • 2 changes


1h 51m • 2 changes


1h 39m • 2 changes


1h 56m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Mitcham to New Eltham. However, there are services departing from Mitcham station and arriving at New Eltham station via West Croydon Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Mitcham to New Eltham bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Upper Green East station.
Mitcham to New Eltham bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Fiveways station.
The distance between Mitcham and New Eltham is 16.8 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a bus from Upper Green East to Fiveways via West Croydon Bus Station, West Croydon Station, and Addington Village Interchange in around 1h 50m.