The average bus between Swanscombe and Eltham takes 1h 30m and the fastest bus takes 1h 8m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Swanscombe 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 every 20 minutes between Swanscombe and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanscombe is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Eltham at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 29m • 2 changes


1h 27m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Swanscombe to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Swanscombe station and arriving at Eltham station via Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Swanscombe to Eltham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.
Swanscombe to Eltham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road station.
The distance between Swanscombe and Eltham is 17.9 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a bus from Methodist Church to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road via Bus Station and Bexleyheath Clock Tower in around 1h 17m.