The average train between Eltham and Rotherhithe takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is an hourly train service from Eltham to Rotherhithe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Eltham and Rotherhithe. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Rotherhithe at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Rotherhithe. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Rotherhithe station via New Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Eltham to Rotherhithe train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
Eltham to Rotherhithe train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canada Water station.
Book your Eltham to Rotherhithe train tickets online with Southeastern and London Overground.
The distance between Eltham and Rotherhithe is 8.6 km. The road distance is 9 km.
You can take a train from Eltham to Canada Water via New Cross ELL in around 30 min.