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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Croydon and Plumstead takes 2h 16m and the fastest bus takes 1h 29m. The bus runs at least 6 times per hour from South Croydon to Plumstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 16m
Duration
21 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Bus, line 53 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Swan & Sugar Loaf to Elephant & Castle Stationbus bus 468
  2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Heavitree Roadbus bus 53 / ...
2h 15m
£4–5

South Croydon to Plumstead bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between South Croydon and Plumstead. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from South Croydon is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Plumstead at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle Station and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 50m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 48m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 50m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London1h 53m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 49m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London1h 31m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London1h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London1h 30m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London1h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London1h 30m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London1h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London1h 30m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London1h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London1h 30m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKStagecoach London1h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport UK London BusStagecoach London1h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Croydon to Plumstead? 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.

Map of how to get from South Croydon to Plumstead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between South Croydon, England and Plumstead, Greater London, England?

You can take a bus from Swan & Sugar Loaf to Heavitree Road via Elephant & Castle Station and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 2h 15m.

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