The average bus between Rainham and Thamesmead takes 49 min and the fastest bus takes 36 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Rainham to Thamesmead. 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 Rainham and Thamesmead. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Rainham is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Thamesmead at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

51 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Rainham to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Rainham station and arriving at Thamesmead station via King Edwards Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Rainham to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Rainham Village School station.
Rainham to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at River Road / Barking Reach station.
The distance between Rainham and Thamesmead is 5.7 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a bus from Rainham Village School to River Road / Barking Reach via King Edwards Road in around 46 min.