The average bus between Southampton and Eltham takes 14h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 twice daily between Southampton and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Eltham at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Green Line Coach Station and take an average of 14h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 42m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Eltham station via London Green Line Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
Southampton to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Southampton Central Station.
Southampton to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Green Line Coach Station.
Book your Southampton to Eltham bus tickets online with National Express, Metroline Travel and Go Ahead London.
The distance between Southampton and Eltham is 118.3 km. The road distance is 150 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 3h.